Honourable Lisa Beare

Lisa Beare was first elected as the MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows in 2017.

Lisa was appointed the Minister of Education and Child Care in November 2024. She previously served as Minister of Citizens’ Services, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, and most recently as Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Lisa grew up in Maple Ridge and has been raising a young family in the community. She previously worked as a flight attendant and pilot. Lisa demonstrated her commitment to good governance early on, with a diploma in local government management from the University of Victoria.

Long a passionate advocate for social causes and a committed volunteer, Lisa got her start in politics in 2014 when she was elected as a member of the local school board. Her time on the school board and her own experiences as a mother led her to become an advocate for quality public education for all British Columbians.