Born in Winnipeg but raised across the Prairies, family is what brought me back to Manitoba 9 years ago.
Not only do I work in the Manitoba Healthcare system, but I am also a patient. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease just before I completed my Nursing studies. I have chosen to embrace the experiences and insights my health journey provides me and use it to enhance my Nursing skills. One of my biggest take-aways from my diagnosis was that I truly had no idea what it was like to be a p...
Born in Winnipeg but raised across the Prairies, family is what brought me back to Manitoba 9 years ago.
Not only do I work in the Manitoba Healthcare system, but I am also a patient. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease just before I completed my Nursing studies. I have chosen to embrace the experiences and insights my health journey provides me and use it to enhance my Nursing skills. One of my biggest take-aways from my diagnosis was that I truly had no idea what it was like to be a patient, until I became one.
Since that experience, in 2005, I remind myself I cannot truly know what it is like to be anyone but myself. But if I am curious and ask the right questions, I can get closer to their truth and be more effective and efficient in facilitating solutions and action.
I’m ready to bring my advocacy, listening and communication skills to the Manitoba Government.
Profession: I am a Registered Nurse (RN). Currently serving the patients and families of the Manitoba Renal Program, specifically in Hemodialysis at St. Boniface Hospital.
My Nursing experience includes: Medicine, Palliative Care, Surgery, Day-Surgery/Pre-admission Clinic, Pediatrics, Labour & Delivery/Post-Partum, Public Health and Hemodialysis.
Education:
I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saskatchewan in 2006.
About You
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
The biggest issue I see is the Healthcare system. It is part of every Manitoban’s basic needs. The Pallister Government has traumatized the Manitoba public with fast changes creating chaos and uncertainty.
I believe Wab Knew and the Manitoba NDP can bring the leadership needed to make better choices for our Healthcare system.
Why did you decide to run for office?
The Manitoba Healthcare system and the painful effects of the Pallister Government’s sweeping changes is what lit the fire in me to pick a side and offer to serve as a Manitoba NDP MLA in the Manitoba Government.
Manitoba is marking its 150th anniversary next year. Suggest one way we can make it a memorable occasion.
I want the 150th Anniversary to be a celebration of what Manitoba has achieved and set the intent for the future. I want to see the Healthcare system functioning better and the growing belief of Manitobans that Wab Kinew and the NDP are leading the province in the right direction for all of us.
Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
One of my absolute favourite activities is spending time at lakes in Manitoba with friends and family. Swimming, boating and/or just sitting by the water makes me happy. Add in an evening campfire and that ends a perfect day for me.
Find out more about Carla Compton, New Democratic Party, Tuxedo:
https://www.mbndp.ca/carlacompton
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