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Gurjit Bains

Gurjit Bains

Member, Patient and Family Advisory Council, William Osler Health System

Gurjit Kaur Bains is a family mediator, educator, and lawyer whose career has been dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate complex issues with empathy, integrity, and respect. Based in Brampton, Ontario, she brings together experience in education, dispute resolution, and community leadership to foster meaningful dialogue, build strong relationships, and create collaborative solutions.

As an educator, Gurjit developed a passion for empowering others through learning, communication, and mentorship. Her experience facilitating difficult conversations, fostering critical thinking, and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds continues to inform her work as a family mediator, where she is committed to helping families resolve conflict with dignity, understanding, and compassion.

Service has been a defining principle throughout Gurjit's life. For more than 30 years, she has dedicated thousands of hours to volunteering with community organizations, mentoring youth, supporting underserved populations, and advancing patient and family voices within Ontario's healthcare system. Her volunteer leadership spans local, regional, and provincial initiatives, including service on healthcare advisory councils and governance committees focused on strengthening public institutions, promoting health equity, and improving the patient and family experience. This enduring commitment to service continues to shape her work as a family mediator and educator, where she strives to build trust, foster understanding, and create positive outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.