In addition to her health care career, Chant served for more than 40 years in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves, remaining active in the reserves during part of her time in office until her retirement in 2022.[3]
She has served on several legislative committees, including:
Select Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fish, and Food
Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth
Select Standing Committee on Health
Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
She previously served as Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility and, since 2024, has served as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care.[4] She is also the MLA responsible for British Columbia’s Consular Corps.[5]
Personal life
Chant and her husband have two adult daughters and served as foster parents for 12 years.[citation needed]
She has been active in community organizations, including long-term involvement with the Girl Guides of Canada as a member and former leader. She has also served as a Sun Run clinic leader for 25 years, promoting physical activity in her community.[citation needed]
Her husband, Rick, operates a home-based business repairing and maintaining augmentative technology for people with significant disabilities.[citation needed]
