Sunday, August 22, 1993 - North Shore News - 37

im Business

CLAUDETT QUINN

sens tn 1970 08 the Nog | | MARY COLLINS -
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branched into a lifestyle con-
sultant.

é Whether talking to hunters on the shores of the Arctic
Ocean, miners in rural Ontario or fishers on Vancouver Island,
Cloudott the common thread in the journey of Mary Collins from her

British Columbia roots and back has been her deep commitment
I am pleased to announce to putting a decidedly human face on economic and social development. Now as

; 1 _ a Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, she's able to serve her constituents
to all my friends ana Cus | and influence national affairs with that unique perspective.
In a business career that includes self-employment as a social planner for
tomers that i am now | industry (in Sudbury, Ontario and the Beaufort communities of the Western
; Arctic), independent magazine publisher in Calgary, and senior corporate public
operating out affairs executive working on a Vancouver Island project, Mary has developed a
an Canadian view. Underpinning it though, is the West Coast experiences of a
of my home. woman born in Vancouver and educated at BBC. P .
. During the early 1970's, Mary found herself pioneering new ground with
. the concept of integrating community social and economic aspirations with
Please give Mea call at industry needs. While such plans are commonly
et mF accepted practice today, at that time it was unclear
eo ae OD lt gg Oe = what benefits it might bring, or even if it could be
986-9405 : ge é done. Consequently, she found herself
se iieemiremeeniimaania = - uo % educating industry, government and _ local
Enquiries to increase your income ie ae of ee people about the promise it held. The result
: . Cart ae ; was a model used over and over again in all
with a home based business wee parts of the country, a model which shows that
me ay community interests and profits are not
are welcorned. ae necessarily in opposition, but rather that they
a bia can work hand in hand. ;

In business, contending with meeting
payrolls, financing projects, and watching the
bottom line, she realized the chalienges women
faced. Her experiences there were to influence

her in 1989 when she was nained Associate
‘Minister of National Defense and
in 1990 when she was named

, Minister Responsible for the
Status of Women.
Whether integrating

j- women into the army

or’ working on the

important issue — of

violence against

women, in both

portiolios Mary. was a

forceful advocate with

clear ' goals,, honed

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_ The Sales Team at Plum Clothing: Shauna Sayko, Manager, ; a ; through practical
Teresa Ruszczynski, Arietta Beckett, Susan Ballou, |] ee e application.

Jody Kennett, Tiffany Stewart, Tamara Huumo. ee eae Since ——_ joining

; se ; Cabinet, Mary has also

f. - held the Western
When asked what makes Plum Clothing special, on a ; Economic Development
Manager Shauna Sayko started bubbling over with : : . portfolio where she has
excitement. “We're a group of cheerleaders working j i i ‘promoted Western and
for a great company,” she says. é sey Asia-Pacific trade

With extensive fashion experience Shauna works Uf interests, and
closely with her “Tearn” as she calls them, to roll out Bey ee encouraged economic
the red carpet for her customers and it shows. “Our , ‘ a) development in
customers are the most important element of our + " Western Canada. She
usiness and to encourage them to come back we ot : ini
treat them with friendliness and respect.” We try to | also served as, Minister
help make shopping fun as well as affordable ... Envi t d
where you can feel at home.” : nvironmen an
chaired - the B.C.

At Plum Clothing expect the designer labels to be . hs : Caucus.
missing as well as that huge price tag. ; Now, as a senior Minister in Kim Campbell's cabinet with responsibilities
for Health, Seniors and Fitness programs, Mary faces even greater challenges. Not
| only does she have to be constantly up to date on all the issues that affect her
| responsibilities, but also must draw upon her skills and background to work in
| solving some of the toughest problems that face Canada, such as the cost of
| Y ef | Medicare and how to facilitate an active and healthy life for our senior citizens.
CLOTHIN MPANY # Mary is also the only woman and the only British Columbian on cabinet's powerful
ve stsecaotna muxxamrommceth Operations Committee. Still, Mary says one of her greatest pleasures is strolling

{| along Ambleside and chatting with constituents.

If you would like to help re-elect Mary Collins, please call her campaign office at 922-0793