First elected as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver East in 1997, re-elected in 2000 and 2004
Serves as the NDP House Leader and spokesperson on housing and multiculturalism
A community activist in and for Vancouver East for over 30 years
With her late partner, Bruce Eriksen, was a key figure in the formation of the Downtown Eastside Residents’ Association (DERA) in 1973
Elected to the Vancouver City Council in 1982 and served five consecutive terms
From 1994 to 1997 worked with the Hospital Employees' Union (HEU), serving as Ombudsperson for Human Rights, Complaints Investigator, and Coordinator of Human Resources
An outspoken advocate for drug policy reforms to stop the criminalization of drug users and the harm caused by Canada's prohibitionist policies
Has received numerous awards from organizations such as the Vancouver and District Labour Council and the YMCA
Born in England in 1953, came to Canada in 1968, moved to Vancouver in 1969
Mother of one son
Lives with her partner, Kimberly Elliott
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