Susie Chant

Susie Chant is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2020 British Columbia general election.[1] She represents the electoral district of North Vancouver-Seymour as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party.

Susie Chant
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for North Vancouver-Seymour
Assumed office
October 24, 2020
Preceded byJane Thornthwaite
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic
Residence(s)Lynn Valley, North Vancouver
OccupationRegistered Nurse

Biography

Susie's worked as a Registered Nurse and team leader in community care with Vancouver Coastal Health prior to being elected. She famously kept her job as a nurse for the first year she was in office, to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic and administer vaccines[2] Susie has also served as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves for over 40 years, she also kept her position within the reserves for a portion of her time in office.

She and her husband are the parents of two adult daughters and were foster parents for 12 years. They provided a safe home for teenagers in crisis and supported them to get back to their families.

Susie's nursing career has also taken her overseas, teaching nursing students in Saipan and working in children's psychiatry in Hawaii.

She is an active member of Girl Guides of Canada and a former leader. She has also been a Sun Run clinic leader for 25 years, helping people in her community to be more active.

Susie's husband Rick runs a home-based business, repairing and maintaining augmentative technology for people with significant disabilities.

Electoral Record
2020 British Columbia general election: North Vancouver-Seymour
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticSusie Chant12,89146.84+12.37$26,969.51
LiberalJane Thornthwaite9,82735.70−10.66$41,813.24
GreenHarrison Johnston4,51416.40−1.90$5,098.28
LibertarianClayton Welwood2911.06+0.23$0.00
Total valid votes 27,523100.00–
Total rejected ballots   
Turnout   
Registered voters
Source: Elections BC[3][4]

References
  1. Sean Boynton, "B.C. election 2020: Liberal incumbent loses seat after sexist jokes about NDP MLA". Global News, October 25, 2020.
  2. "North van MLA rolling up sleeves to join COVID vaccination squad".
  3. "2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results". electionsbcenr.blob.core.windows.net. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  4. "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved 2 February 2021.


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