Harman Banghu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford and B.C.’s Opposition Critic for Transportation, brings 17 years of trucking industry experience to politics. A father of two and community football coach, he focuses on improving infrastructure, safety, and transit across the province.
Mike Farnworth, longtime MLA for Port Coquitlam, has been a central figure in B.C. politics since 1991. Currently serving as Minister of Transportation and Transit and Government House Leader, he has held several key cabinet posts including health, housing, and public safety. Raised in Port Coquitlam, Farnworth studied geography at Simon Fraser University and served three terms on city council before entering provincial politics. Between 2001 and 2004, he worked internationally in Bulgaria, the Balkans, and Iraq on democratic governance projects. His decades-long career highlights both local commitment and global experience in public service.
Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway since 2005, currently serves as B.C.’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs. He previously held roles as Minister of Health (2017–2024) and Leader of the Official Opposition (2011–2014). A Vancouver native and UBC graduate, Dix is married to award-winning poet Renée Sarojini Saklikar. His work focuses on climate action, energy policy, and supporting Francophone communities in British Columbia.
Ravi Kahlon has served as Delta North MLA since 2017 and is currently B.C.’s Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. A former two-time Olympian in field hockey, Kahlon has held multiple cabinet and parliamentary roles, including Minister of Housing and Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism. Before politics, he worked in banking and with the New Democrat Caucus. Actively involved in the North Delta community, he coaches youth sports and volunteers with local organizations. Kahlon lives in North Delta with his wife and son.
Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford, re-elected in 2024, remains a strong advocate for local issues as Opposition Critic for Environment and Parks. Longtime Surrey Resident Upholds Local Representation Trevor Halford, a lifelong South Surrey resident, continues to serve as MLA for Surrey-White Rock after securing re-election in 2024. First elected in 2020, Halford has been […]
Kootenay-Rockies MLA Pete Davis, a mining industry veteran, champions critical minerals and Columbia Treaty issues in the B.C. Legislature. Veteran Industry Voice in Politics Pete Davis, the MLA for Kootenay-Rockies, is making his mark in the B.C. Legislature as the Official Opposition Critic for Mining, Critical Minerals, and the Columbia Treaty. Elected in 2024, Davis […]
Mable Elmore, B.C.’s first MLA of Filipino heritage, reflects on her political journey and advocacy for social justice since first elected in 2009. Trailblazing MLA Marks Over a Decade of Service VANCOUVER – Since making history in 2009 as British Columbia’s first MLA of Filipino heritage, Mable Elmore has built a legacy defined by advocacy, […]
Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day advocates for rural and seniors’ health, drawing on global business and local leadership experience. Championing Rural and Seniors’ Healthcare Brennan Day, MLA for Courtenay-Comox, is making rural and seniors’ health a top legislative priority. First elected in 2024, Day now serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Rural Health and Seniors’ […]
Burnaby South-Metrotown MLA Paul Choi advances B.C.’s trade and economic growth while bringing legal and business leadership to provincial politics. Trade-Focused MLA Shapes Economic Future Burnaby South-Metrotown MLA Paul Choi is emerging as a key figure in British Columbia’s economic and trade policy. Elected in 2024, Choi currently serves as the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade […]
MLA Ward Stamer brings decades of forest industry experience to his role as BC’s Official Opposition Critic for Forests, representing Kamloops-North Thompson. Longtime Forestry Leader Steps into Key Political Role Ward Stamer, elected in 2024 as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kamloops–North Thompson, is taking a prominent position as the Official Opposition […]
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