On October 19, 2024, you helped us form a historic third majority government. Just like we’ve done since 2017, our team has worked hard for the people of BC ever since.

Your support in the election helped us bring eighteen brand-new BC NDP MLAs to fight for people in the Legislature. They come from all walks of life, from communities across BC, but they have a shared goal: moving BC forward and ensuring a stronger future for all of us.

So, for the first anniversary of our election win, we wanted to re-introduce you to these remarkable MLAs. Take a look!

George Anderson, Nanaimo-Lantzville

George is a lawyer, a volunteer, and the youngest person ever elected to Nanaimo City Council.

He has served as Chair of the Vancouver Island University Board of Governors, and volunteered with the Canadian Bar Association’s Access to Justice Committee, Literacy Central Vancouver Island, the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools Foundation, and many other organizations dedicated to making his community stronger.

He is currently the Parliamentary Secretary for Transit and also serves as Deputy Chair of the Committee of the Whole.

Rohini Arora, Burnaby East

Rohini Arora has deep roots in Burnaby. Her family ran a small business in East’s Westridge for more than a decade. Growing up, she saw first-hand what can happen when governments make deep cuts to services people count on. She devoted her energy to standing up for people and workers and making their lives better.

Rohini became a trade unionist and a member of the United Steelworkers local 2009, eventually joining the BC Federation of Labour as the Director of Organizing.

She is the Parliamentary Secretary for Childcare and Deputy Chair of the BC Government Caucus.

Jennifer Blatherwick, Coquitlam-Maillardville

Jennifer feels lucky to have raised five children in Coquitlam, and she knows from experience that families thrive when they have a government on their side.

A two-term School Board trustee in Coquitlam, and the Executive Director of a not-for-profit for at-risk youth, Jennifer is deeply connected to the issues that families in Coquitlam-Maillardville face.

She is focused on making life better for families — hiring more doctors, creating more daycare spots, and building more schools. She serves as your Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity.

Christine Boyle, Vancouver-Little Mountain

A strong advocate for rental, co-op and non-market housing, Christine was elected to Vancouver City Council in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She has worked extensively in environmental and climate advocacy, including leading the development of Vancouver’s Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Christine knows that the people of Vancouver-Little Mountain want a government that puts them first and prioritizes building more housing, improving healthcare and helping with costs. Previously the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, she currently serves as Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs.

Paul Choi, Burnaby South-Metrotown

Coming from a humble family who runs a small grocery store, Paul understands the challenges of everyday people. He has worked as a first responder, small business owner and lawyer, giving him a deep understanding of what people need.

Paul started a successful legal service focused on real estate, learning firsthand about BC’s housing problems.

He currently serves as the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade to the Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. Paul previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Asia-Pacific Trade.

Tamara Davidson, North Coast-Haida Gwaii

Tamara Davidson (Haida name Laanas) is the first Indigenous woman to serve as MLA representing North Coast-Haida Gwaii. She is a community leader with over 25 years of experience in public service.

She has worked with more than 150 First Nations communities in British Columbia, building strong relationships and fostering collaborative initiatives. As an elected representative to the Council of the Haida Nation and resident of Skidegate, Tamara works to connect Haida people living in urban areas with their homeland.

She serves as your Minister of Environment and Parks.

Sunita Dhir, Vancouver-Langara

For the last 32 years, Sunita Dhir has been an integral part of the south Vancouver and Marpole communities.

With nearly two decades of service at SUCCESS, a non-profit organization that supports newcomers on their settlement journey, Sunita has helped hundreds of people learn English and connect to their new communities here in BC. She strongly supports workers’ rights in British Columbia and champions fair and equitable treatment for all.

She is your Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials.

Diana Gibson, Oak Bay-Gordon Head

Diana Gibson has devoted her career to making life better for people. An award-winning community leader and entrepreneur, she led Greater Victoria’s Community Social Planning Council, and co-founded the Firelight Group — now Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned consulting firm.

During the pandemic, when many people across Greater Victoria faced financial challenges that threatened their housing, Diana’s team at the Community Social Planning Council launched a Rent Bank for the region. They helped more than 2,000 households keep their homes.

She currently serves as your Minister of Citizen's Services and previously served as the Minister for Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.

Stephanie Higginson, Ladysmith-Oceanside

Twice-elected to the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Board of Education, Stephanie Higginson is also a past president of the BC School Trustees’ Association and a former secondary school teacher.

She and her family have lived in the Ladysmith-Oceanside area since 2010, where she and her husband raise their two children on a small farm in Cedar. She knows that families in BC need strong public services, and a government that’s dedicated to making life easier.

Nina Krieger, Victoria-Swan Lake

Nina Krieger is a community leader dedicated to advancing education, justice, and a brighter and more equal future for everyone in British Columbia. A proven leader, she has developed programs and educational materials that foster an engaged citizenship and a more inclusive society.

As Executive Director of Western Canada’s leading Holocaust Museum, Nina has dedicated her career to anti-racism education, connecting the lessons of the past to today's challenges. She has worked to bridge communities, advance understanding, empathy and inclusion.

Nina previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film and is currently Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Dana LaJeunesse, Juan de Fuca-Malahat

A longtime resident of Sooke, Dana spent his childhood in Jordan River, expecting to grow up and work in the forestry industry, like his dad and his grandfather before him. Then, in 1989, a life-altering injury changed everything.

Unable to continue working in forestry, Dana went back to school. He earned a diploma from Camosun College in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and worked in the industry for twenty-four years. He built strong connections in his community, serving on the Mayor’s Advisory panel for economic development and Sooke Region Chamber’s Board of Directors. He was elected to the District of Sooke Council in 2019, and re-elected in 2022.

Now he serves as the Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility.

Steve Morissette, Kootenay-Monashee

Steve Morissette was the Mayor of Fruitvale, where he and his wife raised four boys. First elected 10 years ago, he has a record of action on housing and childcare, having championed the building of a 37-seat daycare and a 31-unit fully-accessible affordable housing complex. Under his leadership, Fruitvale committed to paying staff good wages, and put a plan in place to move to 100% renewable energy by 2050.

He is the Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development.

Randene Neill, Powell River-Sunshine Coast

An award-winning journalist at GlobalBC for nearly two decades, Randene Neill lives with her family in the community of kalpilin/Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast.

She is devoted to helping her community, volunteering with the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society, and Turning Point Recovery Society, and the BC Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

She currently serves as your Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Darlene Rotchford, Esquimalt-Colwood

As President of the Victoria Labour Council, she took on powerful interests on behalf of working families, fighting for good wages and working conditions.

In her professional career, Darlene has accumulated over 18 years of experience working in the field of mental health and addictions in Greater Victoria.

She is the Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and the government's Military Liaison.

Amna Shah, Surrey-Guildford

Amna Shah has called Surrey home for nearly 20 years. Growing up, her family taught her about the importance of compassion, public service, and standing up for your community — values that guide her every day.

Like so many people in Surrey, Amna is concerned about housing and food security. It’s what drove her to work with BC’s Ministry of Housing, and to become a volunteer at the Surrey Food Bank — where she later joined the Board of Directors helping to make sure that people and families using the food bank can get the nutritious food they need in a supportive, dignified environment.

She is the Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions, and Anti-Racism Initiatives.

Jessie Sunner, Surrey-Newton

The daughter of Punjabi immigrants, Jessie Sunner learned from a young age what it means to have a government that has the community’s best interests at heart.

A trade unionist and human rights lawyer for the Hospital Employees’ Union, Jessie fights tirelessly for workers’ rights, fair wages, and a stronger healthcare system every day. She is also a strong advocate in her community, serving as Vice President of the Surrey Women’s Centre, and on the boards of the South Asian Bar Association, the BC Canadian Bar Association Human Rights Law Section, the BC College of Social Workers, and previously the Surrey Police Board and the United Nations Association in Canada.

Jessie is the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. She previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives.

Debra Toporowski, Cowichan Valley

A member of the Cowichan Tribes, Debra Toporowski (Qwulti’stunaat) is a two term elected councillor in the municipality of North Cowichan and a five time councillor of Cowichan Tribes — the first elected woman in these communities to hold both positions on two councils at the same time.

Born to a First Nations mother and Chinese father, Debra is a champion for Indigenous watersheds and the services people count on in the Cowichan Valley.

She serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health.

Terry Yung, Vancouver-Yaletown

Terry Yung is a veteran of the Vancouver Police Department and a recognized community leader. During his time with the VPD, he held a wide range of assignments, including the beat in the Downtown Eastside, Financial Crime Detective, and Inspector heading up Diversity, Community and Indigenous Relations.

Terry’s commitment to his community extends beyond his professional life. He is on the boards of the Vancouver Classical Chinese Garden, Covenant House Vancouver, and SUCCESS, where he was the organization’s longest-service Board Chair. During his tenure with SUCCESS, he helped to grow the number of affordable housing units at the organization to over 1,000.

He is your Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services.

We are immensely grateful to all 93 of our BC NDP candidates who stood for election last year.

And we're just as grateful for the thousands of volunteers who worked tirelessly to support them, the donors who supported our efforts, and all of the voters who put their trust in us.

We cannot do the hard work of building a better BC without you!