Ida Chong was appointed Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development on March 14, 2011. She was re-elected for a fourth term as MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head in the 2009 election.

Ida’s previous cabinet portfolios include Minister of Science and Universities, Minister of Regional Economic and Skills Development, Minister of Healthy Living Sport, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development, Minister Responsible for the Asia-Pacific Initiative, Minister of Community Services, Minister of Advanced Education and Minister of State for Women’s and Seniors’ Services. In addition to her role as Minister, she also served on the Cabinet Committee for Climate Action and Treasury Board.

Ida has been involved in her community for years - volunteering for a number of not-for-profit groups and serving as municipal councillor for the District of Saanich, from 1993-1996.