Thursday, October 13, 2011

MLA: Kathy Corrigan - Burnaby-Deer Lake

Dearest Heavenly Father, thank You for your wisdom in using Kathy Corrigan, MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake, Official Opposition Deputy Caucus Chair and critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General, and Women, at such a time as this. Thank You for the intelligence and work ethic that you have gifted Kathy with. May she be a ready vessel to carry out Your purposes in our government at this time. Bless her with a refreshed spirit and energy to perform all that she is called upon to do. We ask this in Jesus’ name.

Kathy Corrigan was elected MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake in 2009 and serves as Official Opposition Deputy Caucus Chair and critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General, and Women.

A strong advocate for public education, Kathy served three terms on the Burnaby Board of Education (1999-2008) and was board chair in 2007 and 2008. She served on numerous district committees and was a member of the BC School Trustees' Provincial Council.

Kathy is a lawyer and public policy researcher by profession. She has also edited a legal journal and has written about privatization and trade agreements.


As a long-time community volunteer, Kathy spent many years serving on parent advisory committees, the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association, the Burnaby & New Westminster Ringette Association, the Lakeside Advisory Board, and other organizations

She and husband Derek Corrigan have lived in Burnaby since 1977. They have four grown children.

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