I am a semi-retired plastic surgeon. I have been in practice in Vancouver for 35 years and have spent my time working as a pediatric and adult craniofacial surgeon at both BC Children’s Hospital and the Vancouver General Hospital. I have cared for 1000’s of patients: people with cleft lip and palate, rare birth differences, trauma victims and people needing reconstruction. I have also worked in Cambodia, the Philippines and Ethiopia. I have been involved in medical committees supporting and promoting quality of care and have been the President of the medical staff at Children’s and Women’s Hospital.

I am a member of the Canadian Association of Physician for the Environment and Doctors for Planetary Health - West Coast. I have taught planetary health to third year medical students at UBC and as a continuing education to my colleagues in various Departments. I do some work with national and international groups as well. I have been an activist with Dogwood, LeadNow, Stand.earth, Decolonial Solidarity and 350, and engaged with municipal, provincial and federal politicians.

As a friend of the late Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper Siem Te Ta-in, Dr. Shane Pointe, I have tried to adopt and embody the 6 teachings of the Musqueam that he gifted to the PHSA. As a humanitarian, I am a member of and support the work of BC Physicians Against Genocide.

I understand that a healthy environment is necessary for a healthy society and that there are many versions of “economy” and that the current version isn’t working. We need a clean environment, and equitable society and a sustainable economy. I think the role of government is to value and support people in a world that meets people’s basic requirements and allows everyone to flourish without causing harm to the planet.

I would be grateful for your support in allowing me to run as the Green Party Candidate in the riding of Vancouver -Quilchena.

Thank you for your interest and support.,