Stephanie Cadieux is a change leader, an advocate for diversity, accessibility and disability inclusion, and an entrepreneur with close to 20 years of experience in planning and leadership roles.
Ms. Cadieux has been the Government of Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer since May 2, 2022, providing independent advice on accessibility issues in Canada. She was reappointed for a three-year term, effective May 2, 2026.
Ms. Cadieux was a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 2009 to 2022, and was the Minister of Children and Family Development from 2012 to 2017. Between 2010 and 2012, she held several ministerial level positions, including Minister of Social Development; Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government; and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
Prior to her engagement in provincial politics, Ms. Cadieux was the director of marketing and public relations for the BC Paraplegic Association from 2004 to 2009. She was also the provincial peer coordinator for this organization from 2001 to 2004.
Ms. Cadieux is a member of the disability community, using a wheelchair since the age of 18. Her lived experience gives her a deep understanding of the accessibility issues faced by persons with disabilities.
