Dr. Burns graduated from UBC Medical school in 1978 then completed postgraduate studies in New Zealand which included extended training in Anaesthesia and Obstetrics. Since arriving in Maple Ridge in 1980 he has been involved in the Medical community at multiple levels such as Hospital Department head, President of the Medical Staff Association, President of the Ridge Meadows Hospital Physician Engagement Society, Chief of Staff and Medical Director. He currently works at Westgate Medical clinic and at the Ridge Meadows Maternity clinic. In the Community, he has been involved in the School Board, Soccer community (coaching 12 years), Head of the Parent’s Advisory Committee of Maple Ridge Secondary School, Chair of the Division of Family Practice, Peer Mentor for the IT community and lead physician of the Maternity Clinic.