Carrie McLaren

Carrie holds a business degree from Capilano University and currently works in co-operative housing management, where she collaborates with boards and serves hundreds of members. She also brings her experience in small business finance to her work, as well as experience serving on her own Co-op housing board. Recognizing the diverse nature of co-op communities, Carrie provides personalized support tailored to meet the needs of her clients, and passes these skills on to new staff as a member of the staff support and development team.

Carrie has run in previous elections, at the City, Provincial and Federal level as a staunch supporter of secure affordable housing, GLI, and preventative planning and adaptation to changes in the climate.

“Fires, heat domes, flooding and other disasters cause hardship and homelessness. I want to see good ideas introduced and followed through with, not just tossed aside because it may not be popular or get fewer votes next election. Longer-term planning is needed: improved healthcare, education and assistance for those left behind. We need resilient people and communities to move forward and I would bring my experience with me to make that happen.”