Shila Taheri

Shila Taheri is a labour leader, legal researcher, published author, and human rights advocate running to represent Burnaby Centre. Her work has been guided by a commitment to fairness, accountability, and ensuring that people have a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect their lives. She believes effective representation requires careful attention to evidence, a willingness to ask difficult questions, and the courage to challenge decisions when people are not being heard. Her experience in labour relations, legal research, public service, and organizational governance has given her a detailed understanding of how laws and policies can shape people’s everyday lives.