Sunita Dhir

Sunita Dhir is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 general election. She represents Vancouver-Langara as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party. Sunita was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials in November 2024.

Early life and career

Sunita was born in India and moved to Canada in 1992. She has lived in the South Vancouver and Marpole communities for the past 32 years. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Science degrees from Panjab University, as well as a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate from Vancouver Community College. She previously worked as a language instructor for S.U.C.C.E.S.S., a non-profit organization that supports newcomers settle in B.C.

Political career

Sunita stated her decision to run was influenced by her commitment to "stabilizing the housing market, improving affordability, and strengthening our healthcare system." She was endorsed by Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. Sunita was officially elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia on October 20, 2024, one day after the election with a margin of 419 votes.