Christy Clark, 35th Premier of British Columbia

For over two decades, Christy Clark has been at the forefront of public life in British Columbia.

 

A former BC Premier, cabinet minister, political commentator, and trailblazer, Clark is a passionate advocate for both her province and her country.

 

Her commitment to hard work and boundless optimism has made a significant impact on many people’s lives.

 

Today, Clark is a sought-after Canadian keynote speaker at events across the country and internationally, and serves as an advisor to some of Canada’s leading organizations.

Legacy

Throughout her six years in office serving the people of British Columbia, Christy Clark’s government:

  • Led the country in job creation.
  • Maintained some of the best health and education outcomes in the country.

    • Worked tirelessly to create new opportunities, with a focus on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the technology sectors.

  • Led seven international trade missions and expanded Asia-Pacific trade, making British Columbia by far the least dependent province in Canada on U.S. trade.
  • Balanced five consecutive budgets and was on track to eliminate its operating debt by 2020, for the first time since 1976.
  • Maintained a AAA credit rating, the only province in Canada to achieve this.
  • Made reconciliation with First Nations a key priority, successfully negotiating over 500 agreements with Indigenous communities throughout BC, including revenue-sharing, LNG resource benefit, and reconciliation agreements.