Ravi Kahlon says he wants to ensure the teamwork continues amid COVID-19

The newly appointed cabinet minister Premier John Horgan has tabbed to lead economic recovery says he will mount a large team effort from inside and outside government.

Ravi Kahlon says the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred innovation by many businesses, communities and governments, and he wants to ensure the teamwork continues.

The former Olympian says his initial priorities as jobs, economic recovery and innovation minister involve helping small businesses survive the pandemic, but supporting innovation will be the impetus of the future.

Kahlon previously served as a parliamentary secretary in the forests ministry where he focused on helping workers, businesses and communities face an industry downturn.