Harwinder Sandhu

Harwinder Kaur Sandhu is a Canadian politician, who was first elected represent Vernon-Monashee in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2020 British Columbia general election. making history as the first person of colour to win the seat and the first BC NDP representative elected there. She was successfully re-elected in the 2024 election and currently represents the electoral district of Vernon-Lumby as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party. MLA Sandhu was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture in November 2024. She previously served as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care.

Background

Born into a farming family, Harwinder has a deep appreciation for agriculture and rural life. Her upbringing instilled in her the values of hard work, resilience, and community — qualities that continue to guide her work today. After losing her first husband to cancer, she raised her daughters as a single mother while continuing to serve patients and advocate for stronger public healthcare.