Vote Ivy Lee
For
Markham Regional Councillor
IVY LEE
Candidate for Markham Regional Councillor — 2026
Ivy Lee is a long-time Markham community member, healthcare professional, entrepreneur, community advocate, and public-service participant with extensive experience serving people from diverse backgrounds.
With 35 years of healthcare professional experience and 38 years of business ownership and management experience, Ivy has spent much of her career working directly with individuals, families, customers, and community members. From 2023 to 2025, she also served
as a Store Manager, gaining additional hands-on experience in operations, management, and customer service.
Community and Public Affairs
In 2007, Ivy Lee founded the Canadian Chinese Liberal Association (CCLA) and served as its Founding President. The organization's inaugural dinner in 2007 attracted more than 300 attendees, reflecting her ability to bring people together and encourage community
participation.
Ivy has participated in Markham municipal elections over many years:
- 2006 — Candidate for Ward 8 Councillor
- 2010 — Candidate for Ward 8 Councillor
- 2014 — Candidate for Regional Councillor
- 2018 — Candidate for Ward 4 Councillor
- 2022 — Candidate for Regional Councillor
- 2026 — Candidate for Markham Regional Councillor
Media Experience
Ivy Lee founded and operated Modesty Magazine (《優雅雜誌》), which was published for 14 years before being acquired by CanAd.
Her media experience strengthened her understanding of community voices, communication, and the importance of connecting people with information.
Customer Service, Translation and Family Support
Following the 2022 municipal election, Ivy was recruited by a lawyer to work in customer service and translation.
In this role, she assisted clients with personal and family matters and provided communication, coordination, and counselling support for personal and family issues, helping clients communicate effectively with relevant parties and work toward appropriate
solutions.
This experience gave Ivy a deeper understanding of the practical challenges faced by individuals and families and strengthened her ability to listen, communicate, coordinate, and help people find practical solutions.
Community, Charity and Education
Ivy has also participated in charitable and educational initiatives, including the International Poverty Relief Loving Education Foundation (國際扶貧愛心教育基金會), supporting people in need and promoting education and community service.
Multilingual Communication
Ivy can communicate in six Chinese dialects, English, and some Malay. She believes that language is more than a communication tool — it is an important bridge for understanding residents, connecting communities, and ensuring that people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds have an opportunity to be heard.
Service Commitment
Ivy believes that meaningful public service begins with listening, understanding, and taking action. She hopes to bring her decades of professional, business, community, and life experience to public service and continue contributing to the Markham community.
Ivy Lee
Candidate for Markham Regional Councillor — 2026
Website: ivylee.ca
Email: info@ivylee.ca
Phone: 1-416-817-8809