Andrew Mercier, former MLA and minister of state, is Premier’s new chief of staff
Mercier, a former Langley MLA and BC Building Trades executive, takes over as Eby thanks Rutkowski for his treatment and recovery.
- On Monday, Premier David Eby appointed Andrew Mercier as his new chief of staff, with interim chief Cheryl Oates concluding her appointment.
- Jim Rutkowski extends his medical leave for cancer treatment, prompting the change; Oates served as interim chief since January 2026, with Rutkowski originally expected to return in August.
- Mercier, a lawyer with deep ties to the labour movement, previously served as the executive director of BC Building Trades.
- Mercier served as MLA for Langley from 2020 to 2024, holding roles as parliamentary secretary for skills training and minister of state for workforce development.
- During spring 2026, Mercier met with Eby regarding the refurbishing of the Douglas Recreation Centre in Langley City, demonstrating their prior professional collaboration.
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Lawyer/former MLA takes up job in B.C. premier's office - Creston Valley Advance
Langley’s Andrew Mercier will be chief of staff to Premier David Eby. Eby’s chief of staff Cheryl Oates is concluding her interim appointment as Jim Rutkowski extends his medical leave for cancer treatment. Oates was appointed interim chief of staff in January 2026, with the expectation that Jim Rutkowski would return to the job in August. As Rutkowski continues his treatment, Mercier has been appointed to fill the role of chief of staff. Mercie…
Lawyer/former MLA takes up job in B.C. premier's office - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Langley’s Andrew Mercier will be chief of staff to Premier David Eby. Eby’s chief of staff Cheryl Oates is concluding her interim appointment as Jim Rutkowski extends his medical leave for cancer treatment. Oates was appointed interim chief of staff in January 2026, with the expectation that Jim Rutkowski would return to the job in August. As Rutkowski continues his treatment, Mercier has been appointed to fill the role of chief of staff. Mercie…
Lawyer/former MLA takes up job in B.C. premier's office - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Langley’s Andrew Mercier will be chief of staff to Premier David Eby. Eby’s chief of staff Cheryl Oates is concluding her interim appointment as Jim Rutkowski extends his medical leave for cancer treatment. Oates was appointed interim chief of staff in January 2026, with the expectation that Jim Rutkowski would return to the job in August. As Rutkowski continues his treatment, Mercier has been appointed to fill the role of chief of staff. Mercie…
Lawyer/former MLA takes up job in B.C. premier's office - Northern Sentinel
Langley’s Andrew Mercier will be chief of staff to Premier David Eby. Eby’s chief of staff Cheryl Oates is concluding her interim appointment as Jim Rutkowski extends his medical leave for cancer treatment. Oates was appointed interim chief of staff in January 2026, with the expectation that Jim Rutkowski would return to the job in August. As Rutkowski continues his treatment, Mercier has been appointed to fill the role of chief of staff. Mercie…
Penticton Western News
Lawyer/former MLA takes up job in B.C. premier's office
Langley’s Andrew Mercier will be chief of staff to Premier David Eby. Eby’s chief of staff Cheryl Oates is concluding her interim appointment as Jim Rutkowski extends his medical leave for cancer treatment. Oates was appointed interim chief of staff in January 2026, with the expectation that Jim Rutkowski would return to the job in August. As Rutkowski continues his treatment, Mercier has been appointed to fill the role of chief of staff. Mercie…
Langley lawyer/former MLA takes up job in premier's office
Langley’s Andrew Mercier will be chief of staff to Premier David Eby. Eby’s chief of staff Cheryl Oates is concluding her interim appointment as Jim Rutkowski extends his medical leave for cancer treatment. Oates was appointed interim chief of staff in January 2026, with the expectation that Jim Rutkowski would return to the job in August. As Rutkowski continues his treatment, Mercier has been appointed to fill the role of chief of staff. Mercie…
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