The Honourable Christy Clark is the longest-serving female Premier in Canadian history and the only woman in Canada to ever be re-elected. She served as Premier of British Columbia for over six years, where during her tenure, BC achieved the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, balanced five consecutive budgets, and built a strong foundation for long-term prosperity. A dynamic and results-driven leader, Clark brings battle-tested strategies for economic growth, candid insights on breaking gender barriers, and a bold vision for Canada’s place in a changing world order.
Clark first entered public life in 1996 as an elected Member of the BC Legislature. She quickly became a prominent figure in provincial politics, serving as Deputy Premier and Minister of Education. After a brief hiatus from politics and a successful career in broadcasting, Clark returned in 2011 to lead the BC Liberal Party and became Premier of the province.
Clark’s legacy is defined by bold economic initiatives and strategic investments that secured long-term growth. She launched the BC Jobs Plan and the Single Parent Employment Initiative, revitalized the province’s ship-building industry, and introduced Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a key resource sector in Canada. Her government strengthened collaboration between the resource sector, First Nations, and other provinces to drive responsible development while expanding education and workforce training in trades and STEM-based jobs.
By the time Clark left office in 2017, BC had led the nation in economic growth for three consecutive years, had risen from last to first in job creation, and had transformed a significant deficit into a strong fiscal surplus. Today, she remains committed to fostering economic growth to drive social progress and fairness while championing expanded trade partnerships to open new markets for Canadian businesses.