Honourable Murray Coell

Vancouver Island Technology Park delivered a major boost to Vancouver Island in 2005 by generating more than 2,000 jobs and $280 million in direct, indirect and induced revenue, according to a new economic impact study. Gathered to celebrate are, from left: David Turpin, president, University of Victoria; Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands; Richard Glickman, CEO, Aspreva Pharmaceuticals; Murray Coell, Minister of Advanced Education and minister responsible for research and technology; Frank Leonard, mayor of Saanich; Troy Griffiths, president, Vigil Health Solutions; and Dale Gann, vice-president of technology parks, UVic.