Deputy Minister to the Premier

Lori Wanamaker

Lori Wanamaker, FCA, FCPA, was appointed Deputy Minister to the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Public Service on November 26, 2020.  A long-time public servant, Lori comes to the Premier’s Office from the Ministry of Finance, where she was the Deputy Minister (2017-2020).  Prior to this appointment, Lori was:

• Deputy Minister of Children and Family Development (2016-2017)
• Deputy Minister of Justice and the Deputy Solicitor General (2010-2016)
• Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, and Chief Executive Officer for Tourism BC (2009-2010)
• Deputy Minister of Labour and Citizens’ Services (2006-2009)
• Associate Deputy Minister of Housing (2005-2006)

Lori’s career with the Province of British Columbia began in 1990 at the Office of the Auditor General. She subsequently held several senior positions within the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (1993-1998).

From 1998-2005, Lori served as an Assistant Deputy Minister for several different portfolios within the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services.

In June 2014, Lori was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for Excellence in Public Administration. She was also selected as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 in 2013.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia honoured Lori by bestowing a Fellowship upon her in 2011. This FCA designation recognizes the service that she has provided to the profession and distinction in her career.