Sheilagh McLean

Sheilagh McLean is a federal government retiree and active volunteer who has lived in Ottawa for more
than 50 years. She first got involved in politics as a Green volunteer in the 2015 federal campaign. Since
then, she’s been a key player in six elections, including being a GPO Candidate in 2018. Sheilagh is running for MPP for Nepean because she is passionate about sustainability. She believes that
we need a new way of doing politics to manage our transition to the emerging post-carbon economy
which is essential for our future.

“Sustainability starts with YOU!” she says. She believes people age sixty-plus have a vital role to play in
guiding their communities, and need to stay strong, active and engaged to do so. As a yoga practitioner
she’s inspired by the world’s wisdom traditions, including those of Indigenous peoples.

She has a BA in Sociology and Anthropology (Carleton University). Her 33-year federal government
career was in human resources, with a focus on leadership and organizational effectiveness
development. This included design and delivery of management development programs, policy analysis,
strategic planning, program evaluation and audit, and internal consulting. She worked for Health and
Welfare Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency and the Public Service Commission.

Sheilagh’s community roles have included being President of a charitable organization (Ottawa Kripalu
Yoga Centre), a specialist yoga teacher (Certified Svaroopa Yoga Teacher), and teaching in community
centres. She has been an executive member of federal and provincial Green Party associations for over
eight years.