Bill Barisoff

Bill Barisoff is a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of British Columbia from 1996 to 2013, representing the districts of Okanagan-Boundary, Penticton-Okanagan Valley and Penticton over the course of his career. A caucus member of the British Columbia Liberal Party, he served in the cabinet of Premier Gordon Campbell as Minister of Provincial Revenue and Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection. He was also the 36th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 2005 to 2013.

Biography Born in Oliver, British Columbia, He was also a trustee with School District 53 for 18 years, including eight years as the district's chair. and was elected MLA in Okanagan-Boundary by narrowly defeating the incumbent Bill Barlee. While the Liberals were the Official Opposition, he served as critic for agriculture, transportation and highways, and aboriginal affairs.

He was re-elected MLA in 2005, and was chosen as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly that September. He announced in August 2012 that he would not run in the next election.

He and his wife Edna have three sons together.