Brenda Bailey

Brenda Bailey, also known as Brenda Bailey Gershkovitch,[2] is a Canadian politician who has represented the electoral district of Vancouver-False Creek in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia since 2020. A member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party, she is currently the Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation of British Columbia.

The Honourable
Brenda Bailey
MLA
Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation of British Columbia
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
PremierDavid Eby
Preceded byRavi Kahlon (Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation)
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Vancouver-False Creek
Assumed office
October 24, 2020
Preceded bySam Sullivan
Personal details
Born1966/1967 (age 55–56)[1]
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Political partyNew Democratic
SpouseEli Gershkovitch
Residence(s)Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alma materMcGill University
University of Victoria
OccupationBusinesswoman

Biography

Born and raised in Nanaimo,[1][3] she graduated from McGill University in 1990 with a bachelor of arts degree in political science,[4] and holds a degree in social work from University of Victoria.[5] She had worked in the non-profit sector, including as regional manager for the Canadian Cancer Society, prior to entering the video game industry.[4] She co-founded Vancouver-based game developer Deep Fried Entertainment in 2005, serving as chief operating officer.[1] In 2010 she co-founded Silicon Sisters, the first Canadian video game studio owned and run solely by women,[2][6] and served as chief executive officer (CEO).[3]

Bailey had served as the executive director of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland,[7][8] before being named executive director of DigiBC, the Interactive and Digital Media Industry Association of British Columbia in February 2018.[9]

She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for the riding of Vancouver-False Creek in the 2020 election, defeating the incumbent BC Liberal candidate and former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan.[10] She was named Parliamentary Secretary for Technology and Innovation by Premier John Horgan on November 26, 2020.[11] She was then appointed Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation by Premier David Eby on December 7, 2022.[12][13]

She is married to Steamworks Brewing Company CEO Eli Gershkovitch.[14]

Electoral record
2020 British Columbia general election: Vancouver-False Creek
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticBrenda Bailey11,48446.77+6.30$47,212.32
LiberalSam Sullivan9,21737.54−4.62$85,582.35
GreenMaayan Kreitzman3,10812.66−3.11$9,079.62
ConservativeErik Gretland4651.89–$1,126.02
LibertarianNaomi Chocyk2801.14+0.27$0.00
Total valid votes 24,554100.00–
Total rejected ballots 2010.81+0.08
Turnout 24,75551.06−4.62
Registered voters 48,482
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +5.46
Source: Elections BC[15][16]

References
  1. Hui, Stephen (September 11, 2009). "Geek Speak: Brenda Bailey, chief operating officer of Deep Fried Entertainment". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  2. Kyllo, Blaine (July 20, 2010). "Canada's first women-owned video game company, Silicon Sisters, created in Vancouver". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  3. McKeon, Lauren (December 9, 2014). "Breaking the code: Tech's sexism problem". Flare, via Chatelaine. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  4. McCabe, Daniel. "Previous 'Do-Gooder' Becomes Video Game Leader". McGill University. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  5. "Introducing Brenda Bailey: MLA for False Creek". Between The Bridges. False Creek South Neighbourhood Association. November 6, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  6. Braganza, Chantal (March 8, 2011). "Silicon Sisters developing games for women". thestar.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  7. "Brenda Bailey". New Democrat BC Government Caucus. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  8. Duchart, Paul (November 3, 2016). "Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Luminary Award Soirée 2016". BC Business. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  9. "DigiBC announces appointment of Brenda Bailey as its new executive director". DigiBC. February 13, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  10. Fumano, Dan (October 25, 2020). "B.C. election results: NDP flips False Creek, takes nine of 11 Vancouver seats". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  11. Lindsay, Bethany (November 26, 2020). "New faces join B.C.'s new cabinet, while stalwarts stay on in key roles". CBC News. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  12. "New cabinet ready to take action on cost of living, health care, housing, climate" (Press release). Office of the Premier of British Columbia. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  13. deRosa, Katie (December 8, 2022). "B.C. Premier David Eby unveils new cabinet with Niki Sharma, Katrine Conroy and Ravi Kahlon in top posts". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  14. "Steamworks hosts Beer for Water Pub Night this Thursday". BrainStation. January 27, 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  15. "Statement of Votes — 42nd Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  16. "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
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