Eric Foster | |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Vernon-Monashee | |
| In office May 12, 2009 – September 21, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Christensen |
| Succeeded by | Harwinder Sandhu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 74–75)[1] |
| Political party | BC Liberal |
| Spouse | Janice |
| Residence(s) | Lumby, British Columbia |
| Occupation | Forestry technician, instructor |
Eric Bailey Foster (born 1949) was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada, serving as a member of the BC Liberal Party. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly from the riding of Vernon-Monashee in the 2009 provincial election. In the 39th Parliament of British Columbia, Foster was not named to Premier Gordon Campbell's cabinet, but he was appointed deputy whip. As a member of the Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives which he voted to initiate province-wide referendum concerning the Harmonized Sales Tax. He was also a member of the Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills. Prior to his involvement with provincial politics, Foster served 12 years as municipal councillor and 3 years as mayor of Lumby, British Columbia.