For the 2009 provincial election Fraser's electoral district was re-arranged, removing Qualicum Beach, to create Alberni-Pacific Rim. Fraser was challenged by the 53-year-old former mayor of Ucluelet Dianne St. Jacques representing the BC Liberals, Paul Musgrave for the BC Green Party, and Nanaimo resident Dallas Hills for the BC Refederation Party. Fraser won his riding taking over 50% of the vote but his party again formed the official opposition to the BC Liberals who formed their third consecutive majority government. As the 39th Parliament began, party leader Carole James reassigned Fraser to be the critic for community and rural development, though he stayed on the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs which, like the previous parliament, was not convened. He was also appointed to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides during the 3rd and 4th sessions (2011–2012) which reviewed the potential for regulations or bans on cosmetic pesticides.