Andréa Coutu
Experience meter
36 of 32 per-pass points · scores scale with terms & years served.
Figures collected from public online sources · not independently verified
- Elected public office+10 per 1 term+00 term
- Municipal committee+4 per 2 yrs+00 yrs
- Non-profit board+3 per 3 yrs+55 yrs
- Community organization+5 per 5 yrs
- Professional experience+5 per 15 yrs
- Recognized award+2 per 2 awards
- Volunteer service+3 per 1 met
A practical, experienced leader who believes Nanaimo can support a strong economy while building a more affordable, safer, livable city. Grew up in Nanaimo; built a career solving problems across business, government, education and non-profits. Launched a career in the tech sector, started her own business, completed an MBA, and taught for SFU and UBC. During COVID launched the first entrepreneurial resiliency program for business owners. Deep roots in the community through volunteering, business networks, and advocacy on Loudon Park and community governance.
Key positions
Collected from public online sources · not independently verified- —Encourage transparent decision-making and public reporting to promote trust around taxes, budgets and decisions; invest responsibly in infrastructure.Source
- —Back faster permitting and plan missing-middle, ground-oriented and family housing; build partnerships for attainable, supportive and long-term care housing.Source
- —Support coordinated responses to health and safety challenges; advocate for treatment, mental health and support services.Source
- —Invest in vibrant business districts, downtown, arts and culture; support local business, skilled trades and entrepreneurship.Source
- —Work for collaborative solutions for primary care, urgent care, mental health, hospital and support services.Source
Endorsements
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Videos & Coverage
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Mother concerned about lack of signage at summer schools
Andréa Coutu spoke to Nanaimo City Council about the lack of school zone signage at summer and year-round schools, calling for updated signage and better city-school district communication.
Nanaimo mother concerned about lack of signage at summer schools
'Drag racing' disrupting Departure Bay residents
Andréa Coutu, who lives near Departure Bay Road, is quoted on the dramatic increase in noise from modified cars and motorcycles as part of a broader community call for city action.
Nanaimo breaks ground for new community centre at Long Lake
Coutu, a lifelong Nanaimo resident, was instrumental in the community fight to save century-old fir trees at Loudon Park, reshaping the city's plans to include a new community centre.
You're Still on Mute
Andréa Coutu, business consultant, is quoted in this New York Times piece on the tensions around remote work and return-to-office mandates.
Recognitions & Community Engagement
House of Commons Award
Presented by Joyce Murray, President of the Treasury Board of Canada
SourceCo-founder & board member, Navigator Newspaper Society
Vancouver Island University (VIU)
SourceMember, national taskforce on economic abuse
Canadian Centre for Women's Empowerment (CCFWE)
SourceFinancial Transparency
Campaign Finance
Elections BC
No campaign-finance records on file. Not Available.
Personal Financial Disclosure
Municipal disclosure statements
No personal financial disclosure on file. Not Available.
Public Questions
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