MLA Diane Thorne - Coquitlam-Maillardville

Dearest Heavenly Father, there are never-ending issues and causes in our world to be concerned with and we thank You that you have raised up Diane Thorne, Deputy Opposition Critic for Education, Early Learning, and Literacy and MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville, to have a heart for women and families.  Thank You for all that she brings to her role in our government.  May You impart to her Your heart and Your vision in these areas.  May she be malleable in Your hands as You guide her and may she have the heart and the strength to stand up for Your ideals.  May Your favour rest upon her.  We ask this in Jesus’ name.

Diane Thorne was re-elected as the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville on May 12, 2009. She was first elected to the Legislature in 2005.

Diane serves as deputy opposition critic for Education, Early Learning and Literacy.

Diane served on Coquitlam council from 1996 to 2005, bringing considerable experience in business and social services to the political arena. Diane and her husband Neil have owned and operated several successful small businesses.

Diane has been extensively involved in a wide cross-section of women's issues over the past 35 years. She served on the board of directors of the B.C./Yukon Women's Centres Association and spent several years as the province's representative on the National Action Committee on the Status of Women.

In 1993, Diane received the BC Distinguished Service to Families Award and in 1992, the Canada 125 medal. She was a founding member of the PoCoMo Youth Services Society, the Family Life Educators of BC and the Fraser Burrard Restorative Justice Society. Diane studied liberal arts at several community colleges and Simon Fraser University. Diane and Neil live locally and have two adult sons, Jay and Lee.