Dana Lajeunesse

Dana Lajeunesse is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing the electoral district of Juan de Fuca-Malahat since 2024. He is a member of the New Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Born and raised in Jordan River, British Columbia, Lajeunesse worked in the forestry industry until a workplace accident left him a wheelchair user. He later retrained in mechanical engineering at Camosun College, where he subsequently worked as an engineering technician and instructor.

Political career

Lajeunesse served on the council of the District of Sooke from 2019 until his election to the Legislative Assembly.
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 provincial election. Due to a narrow margin of victory, the result was not confirmed until a judicial recount concluded more than a week after election day.