People's Pod: Politics for the People with Bowinn & Boyle

What is it like to be a passionate politician fighting for change in BC? Bowinn Ma, British Columbia MLA, and Vancouver City Councillor Christine Boyle offer insights into what they’ve learned as young(er) women serving in elected office. A six-part limited series, People’s Pod: Politics for the People with Bowinn & Boyle is an outsider's inside look on the often opaque and complex world of political involvement. Whether you're thinking of putting your name on the ballot or just trying to understand how best to contact a politician on an issue you care about, People's Pod was created to be an accessible crash course on civic engagement.

Co-host

Bowinn Ma

Bowinn Ma has served as a BC MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale since 2017 and was appointed Minister of State for Infrastructure in 2020. She is a licensed Professional Engineer and a certified Project Management Professional with a graduate degree from the UBC Sauder School of Business. Known primarily for her work in sustainable transportation, Bowinn has also championed local investments in affordable housing, child care, and education. Bowinn is committed to urgent action on the climate emergency and has made headlines as an MLA for speaking publicly about difficult topics like racism, sexism, and eating disorders. She lives in North Vancouver with her partner and two cats.

https://bowinnmamla.ca/