Vancouver-Quilchena needs an MLA who wants to make life better for you and rejects polarizing ideologies. Petra Kuret is the strong leader with deep roots in this community who can get the job done.
Elect Petra Kuret
Vancouver-Quilchena
Choose a Better B.C.
On October 24, send a message and choose a better B.C. Elect Petra Kuret.
A new Vision for British Columbia
TruE north strong and free. It is that simple and yet that complex.
We are at the center of a perfect storm: a trade war, threat to our sovereignty and Canadian values, the climate crisis, cost of living pressures, and weak economic growth. I can’t sit on the sidelines.
I am “all in” to fight for British Columbians. We all are.
Why am I running?
I’m running to be your MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena because B.C. can do so much better with experienced leaders who want everyone to succeed.
Like you, I want B.C. and our community to reach its full potential. Our people, diversity, natural beauty, abundant resources and geography as the gateway to Asia-Pacific markets can build lasting prosperity for our children.
Right now, the trade war, climate crisis, high cost of living and a weak economy have brought fear and uncertainty. This is a moment when the provincial legislature must rise to the challenge and the face the future with courage and collaboration. Unfortunately, we have only heard from extreme parties, both with failed records. B.C. is at its best when we work together and meet at the centre.
I’m not going to sit on the sidelines. Through my experience as a business leader and long-time community volunteer, I know exactly how we can do better and get results. The first step is to work together and reject divisive polarization.
I’m running to build an economy that creates good jobs and protects our future. This is the only way we can afford the health care, schools, environmental protections and social programs we value.
I have made the choice to bring my experience and passion to public service.
You get to make your choice about the future of Vancouver-Quilchena and B.C. on October 24.
Petra’s priorities and values?
A growing diversified economy
¨ Create good-paying jobs
¨ Connect east-west markets to build resilient trade networks
¨ Help small businesses grow with lower taxes
¨ Support innovation and made-in-B.C. prosperity
¨ Long-term infrastructure and transportation investments
The equitable and secure housing we need now
¨ Focus on boosting affordable and accessible housing supply
¨ Market-based solutions to build more and better housing
¨ Prioritize the housing we need most – the “missing middle” for young families and age-in-place homes for seniors
What are your priorities? Let’s work together to choose a better B.C.
Commit to meaningful engagement with you — the constituents—to truly listen and represent your concerns, ideas, and aspirations. Your voice will guide the decisions that shape our communities and our future. — the constituents—to truly listen and represent your concerns, ideas, and aspirations. Your voice will guide the decisions that shape our communities and our future.
And I will add my 2 E
Engagement and Effectiveness
A sustainable environment for future generations
¨ Support and invest in renewable energy and cleantech
¨ Incentives for consumers and businesses to reduce energy consumption and go green
¨ Polluters must pay and be accountable to the community
Building strong communities
¨ Boost healthcare funding to focus on accessibility and mental health supports
¨ Modernize our education system to equip our youth for the future
¨ Improve public safety with meaningful consequences for lawbreakers
¨ More treatment options and community supports for vulnerable BCers and those struggling with addiction
¨ Collaboration, transparency, accountability and ethical leadership at the provincial legislature
Effectiveness -- Focus on cutting through red tape, breaking down barriers, and driving outcomes at the pace and scale you are demanding. We need efficient, results-oriented leadership that delivers real change where it matters most.
About Petra Kuret
Passionate Business Leader | Change Maker | Community Builder
Petra Kuret is a proud resident of Dunbar with her husband, two children and corgi with roots in Vancouver-Quilchena going back over 40 years. She is also transformational business leader and passionate community volunteer who has dedicated herself to collaboration that shapes the world for the better.
Petra rose through the ranks to become B.C. Managing Director of Accenture, a global technology and consulting company. She directed and advised projects, strategies and business transformations for North American clients in the utilities, oil and gas and mining sector.
Petra then moved to become Senior Vice President Transformation at Vancity Credit Union. She turned strategy into action that utilized finance as a tool for social impact and fighting climate change.
Petra’s record as a changemaker took her to an artificial Intelligence startup where she was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Tech Pioneer. The AI technology she helped shepherd brought together individuals, communities, businesses and governments that allowed job seekers to train for new skills quickly to keep pace with rapid technology change.
Through her business success, Petra was recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2016 and 2017. She is among the world’s leading experts of responsible AI and how it will impact the future of work. She is known in the B.C. business community for her authentic, inclusive approach with large teams, strong and trusted relationships with clients, and her innovative problem-solving to reach goals.
Petra is passionate about building strong, inclusive communities outside of the workplace. She has shared her experience and leadership skills as a lecturer and mentor for the next generation of changemakers. She is a dedicated community builder as the Board Chair of Mosaic, Canada’s largest resettlement and employment agency for newcomers and refugees, and volunteered with Junior Achievement, B.C. Women’s Hospital, Minerva, and we.org among other organizations.
For years, Petra’s passion project has been the design of the soon-to-be-built Canadian-German Care Home for seniors with complex care needs where she was past Board Chair.
Petra earned a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political Science from Carleton University and speaks English, French and German. She is a Certified Management Consultant and has a Sustainability & ESG Designation (GCB.d).
Do you think Petra will make an excellent MLA?
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