The Douglas-Coldwell Foundation is happy to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Directors, as voted by its members at its annual general meeting, held on June 30th, 2020.
Brittney Senger and Stephen Yardy, both residing in Ottawa, have been elected for a mandate of three years.
Originally from Saskatoon, Brittney is the Development Coordinator at the Broadbent Institute. She has a degree in political studies and gender studies from the University of Saskatchewan
Stephen Yardy is a veteran political staffer and organizer, having worked on 25 election campaigns from coast to coast. Currently, he works as a Legislative Assistant on Parliament Hill.
Along with Brittney and Stephen, current Board members Irene Mathysen, from London, Amy Boughner from Ottawa and DCF Vice-President Rebecca Blaikie, from Winnipeg, were re-elected for another three year mandate. They were all elected unanimously.
The Foundation is thankful to departing Board members Heather Fraser and Lorne Calvert for their years of service. We are also thankful for all the members who took the time to participate in our AGM, which was held electronically because of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
It is with the heaviest hearts today upon learning of former BC Premier John Horgan’s passing.
We have some very important information to share and it is my sincere desire that you will read through to the end of this post and learn about an important project we’ve undertaken to bring awareness to a major problem our country is facing in our healthcare system, and to help bring proposed solutions to the attention of policy makers in our work to defend public healthcare.
From all of us at the Foundation, we wish you a joyful Pride month filled with celebration and love. As we celebrate queer love, joy and success we must also take the time to reflect on the history that has led us to where we are today.
