SAFE · LIVABLE · CONNECTED · RESPONSIBLE
Building a Better Markham for Every Generation.
IVY LEE
2026 MARKHAM REGIONAL COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE
A Markham That Feels Like Home
Markham is growing. Our community is changing. Our public service must keep pace.
After decades of living, working, and serving in Markham, Ivy Lee believes that a strong city is not measured only by buildings, roads, or growth. It is measured by whether people can build a good life here.
That means families feeling supported, seniors living with dignity, young people seeing a future, businesses having opportunity, and residents knowing their voices matter.
OUR PRIORITIES
01 | AFFORDABILITY
Housing is not just a number on a planning map. It is about whether families can remain in the community they call home.
- Increase housing choices across different types and price points.
- Support affordable and purpose-built rental housing.
- Focus on young families, first-time homebuyers, multigenerational families, and seniors.
02 | MOBILITY
Transportation is about more than roads. It is about time — time to work, time to care for family, and time to live.
- Reduce congestion and improve transportation connections.
- Strengthen links to YRT, VIVA, and GO Transit.
- Improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, and people with mobility challenges.
03 | SMART GROWTH
Growth should improve quality of life, not leave infrastructure behind.
- Plan development together with roads, transit, parks, community facilities, and public services.
- Balance new development with infrastructure capacity and community needs.
04 | TAXPAYER VALUE
Residents deserve to understand where their tax dollars go and what those dollars deliver.
- Responsible financial management.
- Transparent major-project costs and timelines.
- Seek efficiencies and outside funding wherever possible.
- Measure spending by results.
05 | EVERY GENERATION
A livable Markham must work for every stage of life.
- Support seniors aging in place.
- Strengthen accessibility, recreation, community connection, and safety.
- Create more opportunities for youth through mentorship, employment, entrepreneurship, and civic participation.
06 | LOCAL PROSPERITY
Strong local businesses help create strong local communities.
- Support small business and entrepreneurship.
- Improve communication between businesses and government.
- Encourage innovation, employment, and vibrant commercial districts.
RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP
LISTEN · COMMUNICATE · ACCOUNT · DELIVER
Public office is not a title. It is a responsibility.
Ivy’s approach is simple: listen carefully, communicate honestly, take responsibility, and focus on results.
A MORE HUMAN MARKHAM
Some issues can be measured in numbers, but a city ultimately exists to serve real people, one person and one family at a time.
A young person should be able to imagine a future here. A senior should feel secure in the community they know. A parent should have time for family. A small business owner should feel that their city understands the pressures they face.
These are not abstract policy issues. They are everyday lives.
Markham should not simply become bigger. It should become better to live in.
IVY LEE | PERSONAL BACKGROUND & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Ivy Lee was born in Malaysia and moved to Singapore in 1964, where she worked in the dressmaking industry and founded her own Dress Making Institute. She immigrated to Canada in 1979, studied at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy beginning in 1984, graduated in 1986, and opened a Professional Therapeutic Massage Clinic the following year.
Ivy has lived in Markham since 1987 and has continued to participate in the community through entrepreneurship, media, community organizations, charitable activities, business exchanges, and government relations.
Ivy Lee was born in Malaysia and moved to Singapore in 1964, where she worked in the dressmaking industry and founded her own Dress Making Institute. She immigrated to Canada in 1979, studied at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy beginning in 1984, graduated in 1986, and opened a Professional Therapeutic Massage Clinic the following year.
Ivy has lived in Markham since 1987 and has continued to contribute to the community through entrepreneurship, media, community organizations, charitable activities, business relations, and government relations.
- 1993: Founded Modesty magazine, which became one of the long-running Chinese-language magazines in Canada.
- 2001–2006: Nominated by Markham City Council to participate in the Canada Day Committee, assisting with planning and organizing celebrations; in 2010, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Markham.
- 2005: Served as Chairperson of the World Association of Chinese Mass Media.
- 2006: Co-founded the Malaysian Association of Canada, promoting multicultural community initiatives and government relations.
- 2007: Invited to join the Canadian Cancer Society Chinese Advisory Committee Council.
- 2008–2012: Served with the Trade and Investment Services Alliance Network in board, finance, public relations, and events roles.
- 2011: Co-founded Education International for the Poor and participated in charitable fundraising and educational supply assistance.
- 2014: Ran for York Region Markham Regional Councillor.
- From 2016: Participated in Markham business investment, international business, and government-business exchange activities.
- 2018: Ran for City of Markham Ward 4 Councillor.
- 2022: Ran for Markham Regional Councillor.
- 2023–2025: Managed a variety of business at Langham Square in Markham.
- 2026: Serves as Business Consultant for Hunan North America Yingkai Life Technology Co., Ltd. and is again participating in the Markham Regional Councillor election.
MARKHAM 2026
Safe. Livable. Connected. Responsible.
Building a Better Markham for Every Generation.
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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安全 · 宜居 · 互联 · 负责任
为每一代人建设一个更美好的万锦市。
IVY LEE 李信杏
2026 年万锦市区域议员候选人
一个让人感觉像家的万锦
万锦正在不断发展。我们的社区正在发生变化。我们的公共服务也必须与时俱进。
在万锦生活、工作并服务社区数十年之后，Ivy Lee 认为，一座强大的城市并不仅仅是由
建筑、道路或经济增长来衡量的。真正的衡量标准，是人们是否能够在这里建立美好的生
活。
这意味着：家庭能够得到支持，长者能够有尊严地生活，年轻人能够看到未来，企业能够
拥有发展机会，而居民能够知道自己的声音受到重视。
我们的优先事项
01 | 可负担性
住房不仅仅是规划地图上的一个数字。它关系到一个家庭是否能够继续留在他们称之为家
的社区中。
- 增加不同类型和不同价格层次的住房选择。
- 支持可负担住房以及专门建造的出租住房。
- 重点关注年轻家庭、首次购房者、多代同堂家庭以及长者。
02 | 交通与出行
交通不仅仅是道路的问题。它关乎时间——工作的时间、照顾家人的时间，以及生活的时
间。
- 减少交通拥堵并改善交通连接。
- 加强与 YRT、VIVA 以及 GO Transit 的交通衔接。
- 提高行人、骑自行车人士、长者以及行动不便人士的安全性和无障碍便利。
03 | 智慧增长
城市发展应该提升生活质量，而不是让基础设施落后于发展。
- 将发展规划与道路、公共交通、公园、社区设施以及公共服务同步进行。
- 在新的开发项目、基础设施承载能力以及社区需求之间取得平衡。
04 | 纳税人价值
居民有权了解他们缴纳的税款流向何处，以及这些税款带来了什么成果。
- 负责任的财务管理。
- 重大项目的成本和时间表保持透明。
- 尽可能寻求效率提升以及外部资金。
- 以实际成果衡量支出。
05 | 每一代人
一个宜居的万锦必须能够满足人生每一个阶段的需要。
- 支持长者在熟悉的社区中安享晚年。
- 加强无障碍设施、休闲活动、社区联系以及安全保障。
- 通过导师指导、就业、创业以及公民参与，为年轻人创造更多机会。
06 | 本地繁荣
强大的本地企业有助于建立强大的本地社区。
- 支持小型企业和创业。
- 改善企业与政府之间的沟通。
- 鼓励创新、就业以及充满活力的商业区。
负责任的领导
倾听 · 沟通 · 负责 · 实干
公职不是一个头衔，而是一份责任。
Ivy 的理念很简单：认真倾听，诚实沟通，勇于承担责任，并专注于实际成果。
一个更加有人情味的万锦
有些问题可以通过数字来衡量，但一座城市最终存在的意义，是服务于真实的人——一个人、一个家庭地去服务。
年轻人应该能够想象自己在这里的未来。
长者应该能够在他们熟悉的社区中感到安全和安心。
父母应该拥有与家人共度的时间。
小企业主应该感受到，他们所在的城市理解他们所面对的压力。
这些并不是抽象的政策问题。
它们就是每一个人的日常生活。
万锦不应该只是变得更大。
它应该变得更加适合生活。
IVY LEE 李信杏 | 个人背景及社区经验
- Ivy Lee 出生于马来西亚，并于 1964 年移居新加坡。在新加坡期间，她从事裁缝行业，
并创办了自己的裁缝学院。 - 1979 年，她移民加拿大。
- 1984 年开始，她就读于 Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy（加拿大按摩
及水疗学院），并于 1986 年毕业。 - 次年，她开设了一家专业治疗按摩诊所。
- Ivy 自 1987 年起一直居住在万锦，并通过创业、媒体、社区组织、慈善活动、商业交流
以及政府关系等方面持续参与社区事务。 - 1993 年：创办《Modesty》杂志，该杂志后来成为加拿大历史较悠久的中文杂志之一。
- 2001–2006 年：由万锦市议会提名参与加拿大国庆日委员会，协助策划及组织庆祝活动
- 2010 年，获得万锦市颁发的感谢证书。
- 2005 年：担任世界华文大众传媒协会主席。
- 2006 年：共同创办加拿大马来西亚协会，推动多元文化社区倡议以及政府关系。
- 2007 年：获邀加入加拿大癌症协会华人顾问委员会。
- 2008–2012 年：在 Trade and Investment Services Alliance Network（贸易与投资服务
联盟网络）担任董事会、财务、公共关系及活动等职务。 - 2011 年：共同创办 Education International for the Poor（国际贫困教育组织），并参与
慈善筹款及教育物资援助。 - 2014 年：参选约克区万锦区域议员。
- 2016 年起：参与万锦商业投资、国际商业以及政商交流活动。
- 2018 年：参选万锦市第 4 选区市议员。
- 2022 年：参选万锦区域议员。
- 2023–2025 年：在万锦朗豪坊管理多项商业业务。
- 2026 年：担任湖南北美盈凯生命科技有限公司商业顾问，并再次参加万锦区域议员选举
MARKHAM 2026
安全。宜居。互联。负责任。
为每一代人建设一个更美好的万锦市。
李信杏（Ivy Lee）
2026年萬錦市區域議員候選人
联系方式
Website: ivylee.ca
Email: info@ivylee.ca
Phone: 1-416-817-8809
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