About Terry

Growing up, Dad was a janitor, and Mom raised three kids. We didn’t have much, so we delivered papers, shovelled snow and collected bottles to save money. At 13, my parents divorced, and my brother Doug and I moved out. I worked on a farm, and Doug moved in with foster parents.

Ravi and I both believed in hard work and education, and we were the first in our families to get our degrees. This was possible because we live in a country that rewards hard work and provides everyone with a real and fair chance at success. Ravi came from a family that immigrated to Canada and had a similar experience.

I got into politics to make a difference in our community. When I first started knocking on doors before the 2015 election, I promised to be the country’s hardest-working MP. Over the past nine years, I have done everything possible to deliver on that promise. I’ve replied to and acted on over 25,000 surveys while breaking records nationally for the most door knocks and phone calls.

In 2023, I was recognized as the hardest-working constituency MP in Canada, and in 2024, I was the first MP to be recognized with that distinction two years in a row. Everyone in our community who asks for a face-to-face meeting with me gets one, and I’ve kept that promise for over a decade. My girls, Solar and Nova, keep me more motivated than ever to continue working with our community to deliver results for Burnaby, North Vancouver, and Canada.

As a Minister, I focused on improving services while reducing the size and cost of government. Digitalization of government services (including passports) means you can access the services you need without standing in line or taking time off work. These improvements also significantly reduce government costs.

We need this work to continue. This election is a crucial point in Canada’s history, and we need to make an important choice about the future of our country. If you trust me with your vote, I promise to continue working hard to build a stronger economy and a more independent, sustainable, affordable, and competitive Canada. Mark Carney is the right Prime Minister at the right time, and I look forward to working with him to build the future for Canada, our children and our grandchildren.