Shirley Sio 邵己凌
Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment
Private Vehicles & Parking
ABC promises
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will eliminate parking fees at the Jericho and Spanish Banks beaches, and at all community centres, to make it more affordable for Vancouverites to visit places that bring us together."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will work towards a universal parking app so Vancouverites can find, pay for and extend parking anywhere in Vancouver."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Culture & Events
Monuments and Landmarks
ABC promise
"We will create a landmark celebrating the contributions of Vancouver’s Punjabi and South Asian communities and their lasting impact on South Vancouver and the city."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Local Government, Planning, & Democracy
Good Governance
ABC promise
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Public Safety & Policing
Police in Schools
ABC promise
"We will protect and maintain the School Liaison Officer program we implemented last term, ensuring that students, families, teachers and administrators have access to trained police officers who build relationships, support safety, and help prevent problems before they escalate."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Schools & Public Education
After-School Programs
ABC promise
"We will work with the School Board, Park Board, and community partners to expand after-school programs that give children safe, enriching and affordable options outside traditional school hours."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Childcare
ABC promises
"Under ABC Vancouver, the City has already opened more than 2,000 new childcare spaces. We will build on this progress through continued partnerships with the Province, School Board, Park Board, non-profits, and private providers to create more spaces in the neighbourhoods where families live and work."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will explore and pilot new ways to attract and retain early-childhood educators through co-locating childcare facilities with affordable housing initiatives in key areas of the city"
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Neurodivergent Students & Support
ABC promise
"Vancouver taxpayers contribute significant school tax revenue to the Province. We will hold the Province accountable to ensure Vancouver receives its fair share of funding, and advocate for those funds to be allocated towards:
- More classroom resources and support staff to improve learning environments and ensure teachers and students have the tools they need.
- More individualized student support including educational assistants, specialized staff, and targeted resources for diverse learners."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Police in Schools
ABC promise
"We will protect and maintain the School Liaison Officer program we implemented last term, ensuring that students, families, teachers and administrators have access to trained police officers who build relationships, support safety, and help prevent problems before they escalate."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Biography
Shirley Sio is an educator, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to creating opportunities through education. She is the Founder and Principal of DriveTreck Driving Academy and the Founder of The Circle of MA, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization that supports mental well-being, helps individuals settle during life transition, provides entry-level job readiness workshops, and equips individuals with the skills and confidence needed for career readiness and success.
Born in Macau, Shirley Sio immigrated to Vancouver with her family in 1992. Raised by a Shanghainese father and a Cantonese mother (both born in Shanghai) she grew up speaking Mandarin, Cantonese, and Shanghainese and learning from the traditions of each culture.
Her experience adapting to life in Canada strengthened her appreciation for multiculturalism, inclusion, and education, inspiring her to help others build the confidence and skills needed to achieve their goals and contribute meaningfully to society.
A graduate of SFU with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Shirley has worked across the technology, healthcare, education, film and entertainment, design and construction, and curriculum development sectors in both North America and Asia. She later received a full scholarship to pursue her MBA in China, gaining a global perspective on leadership, innovation, and lifelong learning.
Following a difficult period in her life as a new single mother, Shirley transformed adversity into purpose by founding DriveTreck Driving Academy. Under her leadership, the academy has achieved an approximately 98% first-time road test pass rate and has become one of the few newly established driving schools approved to deliver British Columbia’s Graduated Licensing Program (GLP).
Throughout her career, Shirley has worked with youth, newcomers to Canada, seniors, individuals recovering from driving-related trauma, and students with special needs, helping them develop the confidence, skills, independence, and job readiness to achieve their goals. Guided by the belief that the right support, education, resources, and opportunities can help people build stable, successful, and independent lives, Shirley is committed to empowering individuals to overcome barriers, realize their potential, and participate fully in society.
