Lynne Block

About Lynne Block

As an Educator and School Trustee, Lynne brings experience and a record of community service to her role as the MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano. She has listened to the concerns of North Shore citizens, and with her extensive experience in community engagement and advocacy, she is committed to addressing those concerns in Victoria. Those who know Lynne understand her diligent and action-oriented approach to help build a safe, caring, prosperous North Shore which all citizens can enjoy.

Professional Career

Lynne’s diverse career in education, spans teaching, training and facilitating professional development, at the Elementary, Secondary and Post-Secondary levels. She developed new and innovative programs and founded and facilitated Youth Engaged in Social Responsibility Forums. With a BA and a Master of Education Administration from UBC, Lynne was also a co-founder of a business and education consulting company, which focused on research-based learning, corporate social responsibility, and collaborative leadership. Lynne served two terms as an elected School Trustee in the West Vancouver School District where her focus was on improving student outcomes and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Community Involvement 

Lynne has always believed in service to her community. In the past, she was a board member of the North Shore Youth Justice and Family Court Committee and the British Columbia United Nations Representative for Women Educators International. Over the years, Lynne has been involved with the Canadian Cancer Society, British Columbia Paraplegic Society, West Vancouver Awards Committee, West Vancouver Community Engagement Committee, Dixon House, WV Library, Harambee Canada, North Shore Toastmasters, Violence Against Women In Relationships, Emergency Preparedness Program, Block Watch, Streamkeepers, Feed the Need, and Sharing Abundance. More recently, Lynne is involved with the West Vancouver Place For Sport, the Coho Society and the Dundarave Festival of Lights which supports the Lookout Society.

Recognition and Awards

Lynne is a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence as well as the Coinspiracy and KindActs Awards.