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IVY LEE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR MARKHAM REGIONAL COUNCILLOR IN 2026
Bringing Decades of Experience and a Commitment to Listening, Service and Practical Solutions
MARKHAM, ON — 2026 — Ivy Lee has officially announced her candidacy for Markham Regional Councillor in the 2026 municipal election.
With decades of experience in healthcare, business, community service, media, customer service, translation, and charitable work, Ivy is seeking to bring her practical experience and strong connection to the community into public service.
“Markham Is the Community I Love”
“Markham is the community I love deeply,” said Ivy Lee.
“I am not running simply to offer campaign slogans. I want to bring the experience I have gained through many years of living, working, and serving in the community and give back to the community I care so deeply about.”
A Long Record of Community and Public Engagement
Ivy has participated in Markham municipal elections for many years. She was a candidate for Ward 8 Councillor in 2006 and 2010, Regional Councillor in 2014, Ward 4 Councillor in 2018, and Regional Councillor in 2022. In 2026, she is once again seeking election as Markham Regional Councillor.
Through these experiences, Ivy has continued to meet residents, listen to their concerns, and gain a deeper understanding of the issues affecting families and communities across Markham.
Experience in Healthcare, Business and Community Leadership
Ivy brings 35 years of healthcare professional experience and 38 years of business ownership and management experience.
From 2023 to 2025, she served as a Store Manager, gaining additional practical experience in operations, management, and customer service.
In 2007, Ivy founded the Canadian Chinese Liberal Association (CCLA) and served as its Founding President. The organization's inaugural dinner that year attracted more than 300 attendees.
Ivy also founded and operated Modesty Magazine (《優雅雜誌》), which was published for 14 years before being acquired by CanAd.
Understanding the Challenges Faced by Individuals and Families
Following the 2022 municipal election, Ivy was recruited by a lawyer to work in customer service and translation.
Through this role, she assisted clients with personal and family matters and provided communication, coordination, and counselling support for personal and family issues.
She helped clients communicate with relevant parties and work toward appropriate solutions.
“This experience gave me an even greater understanding of the challenges that individuals and families can face,” Ivy said. “It reinforced for me the importance of listening carefully, understanding people's concerns, and helping them find practical ways forward.”
Connecting with Residents Through Language
Ivy can communicate in six Chinese dialects, English, and some Malay.
She believes that multilingual communication can help build stronger connections between residents from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
“Language is more than a tool for communication. It is a bridge that helps us understand one another and connect our communities.”
Priorities for Markham
If elected, Ivy will focus on issues that directly affect residents, including:
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- Public transportation and community connectivity
- Services and support for seniors and families
- Community safety and quality of life
- Supporting local businesses and small businesses
- Responsible urban planning and sustainable development
- Strengthening communication between residents and government
“I believe public service is about listening, taking action, and accepting responsibility,” said Ivy Lee.
“I want to bring my experience back to the community and work with residents from all backgrounds to help build a Markham that is more livable, connected, vibrant, and welcoming.”
Ivy Lee
Candidate for Markham Regional Councillor — 2026
Campaign Contact
Website: ivylee.ca
Email: info@ivylee.ca
Phone: 1-416-817-8809
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李信杏宣布參選2026年萬錦市區域議員
憑藉多年經驗，為萬錦居民提供務實、可靠的聲音
萬錦市，2026年 — 李信杏（Ivy Lee）正式宣布參選2026年萬錦市區域議員（Regional Councillor）。她表示，希望把多年累積的社區服務、醫療專業、企業管理、媒體、客戶
服務及公益經驗，帶回社區，繼續為萬錦居民服務。
「萬錦是我深深愛護的家。」李信杏表示，她參選並不只是提出競選口號，而是希望把多年來在萬錦生活、工作及服務社區所累積的經驗，真正回饋給這個她深深愛護的社區。
為什麼再次參選
李信杏多年來參與萬錦市政選舉，曾於2006年及2010年參選第8選區市議員，2014年參選區域議員，2018年參選第4選區市議員，2022年參選區域議員。2026年，她再次參選區域議員。
多年參與公共事務，使她更加了解居民對萬錦未來的期望，也讓她看到城市持續發展的同時，居民對交通、長者服務、家庭支援、社區安全、城市規劃及生活質素等方面的關注。
從專業經驗到社區服務
李信杏擁有35年醫療專業經驗及38年企業經營經驗。她曾於2023年至2025年擔任店舖經理，累積實際的營運、管理及客戶服務經驗。
她亦於2007年創立**加拿大華人自由黨協會（CCLA）**並擔任創會主席。協會首次成立晚宴超過300人出席，成為她多年社區組織及公共參與經驗的一部分。
在媒體方面，她曾創辦及經營《優雅雜誌》（Modesty Magazine），出版14年後由 CanAd收購。
直接了解家庭所面對的問題
2022年市政選舉後，李信杏受一位律師聘任，擔任客戶服務及翻譯工作。
她在工作中協助客戶處理個人及家庭問題，並為有需要人士提供溝通、協調及個人與家庭問題的輔導支援，協助他們與相關人士有效溝通，尋求合適的解決方案。
她表示，這段經歷讓她更加了解不同家庭面對的實際困難，也讓她更加重視聆聽、理解及協助解決問題。
聆聽不同聲音，連結不同社區
李信杏能夠使用六種中國方言、英語，以及部分馬來語進行溝通。她認為，多語言能力讓她能夠更直接地與不同文化及語言背景的居民交流。
「我相信，語言不只是溝通的工具，更是連繫社區、了解居民需要的重要橋樑。」
以居民需要為先
李信杏表示，如果當選，她將繼續以居民需要為出發點，關注：
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- 公共交通及社區交通連接
- 長者及家庭服務
- 社區安全及生活質素
- 本地商業及小型企業
- 城市規劃及可持續發展
- 加強市民與政府之間的溝通
「**公共服務最重要的是聆聽、行動和承擔。**我希望把我的經驗帶回社區，與萬錦不同
背景的居民一起，建設一個更宜居、更具活力及更有凝聚力的城市。」
李信杏（Ivy Lee）
2026年萬錦市區域議員候選人
Campaign Contact
Website: ivylee.ca
Email: info@ivylee.ca
Phone: 1-416-817-8809