Diana Gibson

Diana Gibson is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) representing the electoral district of Oak Bay-Gordon Head since 2024. She is a member of the New Democratic Party.

Background Prior to entering politics, Gibson was the research director of the Parkland Institute, a progressive policy research institute at the University of Alberta. At Parkland, Gibson was involved in several policy areas, but focussed in particular on the healthcare system, the subject of her book. Following leaving the Parkland Institute, Gibson served in several roles in various progressive organizations across Canada, including Canadians for Tax Fairness, a non-profit that advocates for progressive tax policies.

Gibson was most recently the executive director of the Greater Victoria Community Social Planning Council (CSPC), a local non-profit that runs social services. Under her leadership the CSPC grew from 2 staff to 16, and launched several programs such as the Greater Victoria Rent Bank, the ID Bank, and their Housing Policy and Climate Equity Programs.

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