Biography

Port Moody–Westwood–Port Coquitlam (British Columbia)

James Moore was first elected to the House of Commons in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004, 2006, and 2008.

In February 2006, Mr. Moore was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services. He was also named Parliamentary Secretary for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver–Whistler Olympics in April 2006. He was named Secretary of State (Asia–Pacific Gateway) (2010 Olympics) (Official Languages) in June 2008. Mr. Moore is currently a member of the Cabinet Committee on Operations, as well as the Cabinet Committee on Social Affairs.

In addition to his community and political work, Mr. Moore also has extensive experience in broadcasting, having launched and hosted his own public affairs talk show before entering politics.

Mr. Moore is a graduate of the University of Northern British Columbia.