Surrey, BC — Surrounded by friends, family and supporters from across the region, Jinny Sims was officially nominated as the BC NDP's candidate in Surrey-Panorama for this fall’s provincial election.

A mother, grandmother, teacher, and past president of the BC Teachers’ Federation, Jinny Sims is a lifelong advocate for children, families, and schools. A former MP, twice-elected MLA and past provincial cabinet minister, she has fought hard on issues that make a difference to people and families, like affordable childcare, a stronger healthcare system and building strong communities that are safe and inclusive for all.

“Surrey is the fastest growing municipality in BC, and the people who live here are facing big challenges,” said Jinny Sims. “They need a representative in government who puts people first and takes action on issues that matter here, like building the new Surrey hospital, building schools, expanding transit and keeping tolls off bridges. We can’t risk what a Conservative or BCU government would cost us all, and I’m ready to keep fighting hard everyday so people can build a good life here.”

Since forming government in July 2017, the BC NDP has taken action on crucial issues that matter to the people of Surrey-Panorama, including:

• Strengthening healthcare by building and expanding hospitals in Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond.
• Hiring new doctors and nurses, and licensing internationally-trained health professionals to work in BC.
• Tackling housing prices by taking on real estate speculators and building more homes for people.
• Building new schools and infrastructure, like the new Surrey-Langley Skytrain, and Patullo bridge replacement.

“Jinny Sims is devoted to Surrey and helping make life better for people who live here,” said Premier David Eby. “She’s an important member of our BC NDP team, and I know she’ll continue her strong advocacy for the people of Surrey-Panorama and the issues that matter to them.”

The BC NDP will run a full slate of 93 candidates when British Columbians go to the polls on Saturday, October 19, 2024.