Question: Who are you?
Answer: I'm Kathy Corrigan, I've been the MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake for the last four years, and I'm running for re-election.
Q: How long have you lived in Burnaby?
A: Thirty-six years.
Q: Why do you think you are uniquely qualified to represent the riding?
A: I've been involved in my community for all of those 36 years I've lived in Burnaby, have gotten to know the constituency well, have volunteered and worked in the community, so I think I have a good all-around perspective of Burnaby-Deer Lake.
Q: What would be your own personal priority as an MLA?
A: I think to continue serving the constituents who walk through the door, as well as focusing on some of the issues that are important, like Burnaby Hospital.
Q: What accomplishment in your life are you proudest of?
A: The accomplishment I'm most proud of is my four wonderful children that I've had with my husband, Derek.
Q: Who in your life has been a role model for you?
A: I would say, certainly in the area of politics, that Carole James has been a role model for me. She is a very wise and a very classy person, and I have a lot of respect. And, of course, my husband, Derek, is a role model for me in a lot of ways as well.
To view a video of the interview with Corrigan, click here.
