OUR MLAs
Mary McNeil
Vancouver-False Creek
Minister of Children and Family Development
The riding of Vancouver - False Creek is vibrant, diverse and growing. It’s truly the centerpiece of one of the world’s most livable cities.
BC Liberal MLA Mary McNeil is a strong, experienced leader with fresh ideas for your - and her - community. Mary and her husband, Rod, have lived in Yaletown for 11 years. Mary was born and educated in Vancouver, raised four daughters here, and gained 22 years’ experience in healthcare, the economy and public safety.
Mary has served in key roles for international economic events including the G7s in Halifax and Toronto, APEC in Vancouver and the XI international conference on AIDS. She knows the challenges and benefits of staging international events from a host perspective and has experienced international economic negotiation and cooperation first-hand.
Most recently, Mary served as President and CEO of the BC Cancer Foundation for 8 years. Mary understands the current financial and human demands on our healthcare system and wants to share her ideas to ensure that residents of Vancouver False Creek and all British Columbians continue to enjoy access to world-class healthcare.
Mary is also aware of the community’s unique public safety issues, having served on the Vancouver Police Board for four years. Mary believes safe streets, parks, seawall and neighbourhoods are the right of all residents and wants to ensure everyone can enjoy all the services and amenities of the unique communities surrounding False Creek.
Mary previously served as Minister of Citizen Services.
