Meet Don McRae

Biography

• Born and raised in the Comox Valley
• Social Studies teacher at GP Vanier 
• Married 13 years to Deanne McRae 
• Father to 5 year old Gracie Ava 
• Lives in the Old Orchard for the past 11 years
  

Education

• Graduated from G.P. Vanier Secondary School
• Bachelor of Arts(International Relations) 
• Bachelor of Education(History/Geography) 
• Masters of Arts(Educational Leadership)
  

Community Involvement

• Three term Courtenay Councillor, 2002-2009
• Puntledge River Restoration Committee 
• Past vice-chair Regional District Sewer/Water Committee 
• Member of Comox Valley Kidsport 
• Comox Valley Regional District Municipal Representative 
• Former Athletic Director and Rugby Coach at G.P. Vanier 
• Member of Courtenay Legion(14 years) 
• Appointed by Premier Campbell to his Citizen’s Conservation Council
  

A Vote for Don McRae Means…

• Proven community leadership in the Comox Valley
• Having a candidate who is aware of the issues facing the Valley 
• Strong support for quality healthcare in the North Island 
• Maintaining a healthy business environment 
• Ensuring Comox Valley’s tourism opportunities are amongst the best in the province 
• Keeping the province’s tax structure the most competitive in Canada 
• Support for the preservation and enhancement of the Puntledge River and the    Courtenay River Estuary 
• Acquiring a strong advocate to address the needs of BC’s aging population 
• Improving the quality and quantity of social housing in the Comox Valley 
• Electing a candidate who has strong ties throughout the Comox Valley, a candidate who will listen to the residents