Reann Gasper

{{Infobox officeholder

| honorific_suffix = MLA

| office = Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for Abbotsford-Mission

| termstart = October 19, 2024

| predecessor = Pam Alexis

}}

Reann Gasper is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 British Columbia general election. She represents the electoral district of Abbotsford-Mission as a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.{{Cite web |title=BC election 2024 results: Abbotsford-Mission {{!}} Globalnews.ca |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/10778958/bc-election-2024-results-abbotsford-mission/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=Global News |language=en-US}} She unseated NDP incumbent and cabinet minister Pam Alexis.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Dillon |date=2024-10-19 |title=Gasper wins Abbotsford-Mission riding |url=https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/election/early-lead-for-gasper-in-abbotsford-mission-riding-7598672 |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=Langley Advance Times |language=en}}

Early life and career

Gasper is a mother of three and has been married to her partner for over 20 years. Beyond her family roles, she has actively raised funds and awareness for human trafficking, supporting both local and global organizations helping at-risk women and families.{{Cite web |title=Reann Gasper at Conservative Party of BC |url=https://www.conservativebc.ca/gasper |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Conservative Party of BC |language=en}} In her local community, she has volunteered at Lydia House events in Mission and supported organizations and local church outreaches that focus on helping the homeless community in Abbotsford.

She has served in multiple leadership roles on boards across organizations including BNI Leadership, Eldership Church Board, Youth Theatre Movement Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and the Electoral District Association.

Gasper holds a diploma of Interior Design from Lasalle College, a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, a diploma in Worship and Creative Arts, and a certificate in Pastoral Counselling. She is currently a Licensed Real Estate Agent with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and services as a senior church leader for creative arts.{{Cite web |title=BC Conservatives Name Reann Gasper as Candidate for Abbotsford-Mission |url=https://fraservalleynewsnetwork.com/2024/08/02/bc-conservatives-name-reann-gasper-as-candidate-for-abbotsford-mission/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=FVN |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Luymes |first=Glenda |date=October 19, 2024 |title=B.C. Election Results: Fraser Valley votes solidly Conservative |url=https://vancouversun.com/news/bc-election-results-2024-abbotsford-chilliwack |access-date=October 24, 2024 |work=Vancouver Sun}}

Political career

On February 7, 2024, the Conservative Party of BC announced Gasper as their candidate for the riding of Abbotsford-Mission.{{Cite web |title=BC Conservatives Name Reann Gasper as Candidate for Abbotsford-Mission |url=https://fraservalleynewsnetwork.com/2024/08/02/bc-conservatives-name-reann-gasper-as-candidate-for-abbotsford-mission/ |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=FVN |language=en-US}} She went on to unseat BC NDP incumbent and cabinet minister Pam Alexis, securing 55.39% of the vote. She currently serves in the Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad's shadow cabinet as the Critic for Child Care, Children and Youth with Support Needs.

Reann Gasper

Early life and career

Political career

Electoral record

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