Precious Lord, we thank you for New Westminster MLA: Judy Darcy as she serves the province and her community, and carries out the role of Opposition Spokesperson for Health. Grant her wisdom and discernment that she would bring forward innovative ideas regarding health and healthcare in the province, and anoint her with your mercy and grace as she carries out her duties in the community. Please hold Ms. Darcy and her family in your safe and loving care throughout this year. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Judy Darcy was elected as MLA for New Westminster in May 2013.
Judy serves as Opposition Spokesperson for Health.
Judy is an experienced and powerful voice for working families. Passionate about community, she has led successful campaigns for public health, child care, education, seniors care and clean water. In the late 1990’s, Judy co-founded Water Watch, a ground-breaking national and local alliance of environmentalists, citizens groups and blue-collar water workers who work to protect Canada’s water and keep it in public hands.
In 2003, Judy was honoured with the Council of Canadians Activist of the Year award, « in recognition of outstanding leadership in forging coalitions for the public good on important social issues. »
Judy previously served as National President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Canada’s largest union, and was for many years the only woman to lead a national union in Canada. She was also Secretary Business Manager of the Hospital Employees Union in B.C. for 6 years. In this role, she led negotiations to reach a historic settlement for health care workers after the Supreme Court found that Bill 29 violated Charter-protected rights to collective bargaining.
Judy’s family immigrated to Canada from Denmark and shared many of the challenges that new Canadians face. She is married to human rights and labour lawyer Gary Caroline and has an adult son. Judy and Gary live in New Westminster.