MLAs currently sitting as independents, and tourism's footprint in each of their ridings.

Elenore Sturko was first elected as the MLA for Surrey South in 2022 and elected as the MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale in 2024.Elenore began her professional journey in the television broadcasting industry, starting at CFJC Television in Kamloops. In 2007, Elenore transitioned to public service, joining the Canadian Armed Forces as a reservist in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Yellowknife and Northwest Territories. In 2009, Elenore joined the RCMP, initially serving in Langley. She transferred back to Yellowknife in 2012, where she worked as a frontline police officer and later as a community policing and media relations officer. In 2018, Elenore transferred back to Surrey serving as a media relations officer and in frontline policing with the Surrey RCMP.Elenore lives in Surrey with her spouse Melissa and their three young children.

Surrey-Cloverdale

Code: SRD
Elections BC id: ped-2023-SRD
Redistribution year: 2023
Gazette date: 2023-12-07
Source: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/1cba4b16-263f-4d42-8d84-f5fecaa03d1a

Hon Chan is the MLA for Richmond Centre and was first elected in 2024.After graduating from the University of British Columbia, Hon continued his career in the news industry as a News Anchor, News Editor, and Talk Show Host at Fairchild Television, the largest national Chinese television network in Canada. With over 15 years of experience as a professional journalist, Hon has tackled issues such as drug addiction, homelessness, the economy, affordability, health, infrastructure expansion, immigration, and cultural exchange.Hon is deeply rooted in the community. He attended elementary and secondary school in Richmond.

Richmond Centre

Code: RCC
Elections BC id: ped-2023-RCC
Redistribution year: 2023
Gazette date: 2023-12-07
Source: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/1cba4b16-263f-4d42-8d84-f5fecaa03d1a

Teresa Wat is the MLA for Richmond-Bridgeport. She has served as an MLA for a Richmond area riding since 2013. Teresa also served as Minister of International Trade and the Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism from 2013 to 2017.Before entering politics, Teresa was the News Director at Channel M Television (now OMNI TV), where she helped launch the first live Cantonese, Mandarin, and Punjabi daily news programs in British Columbia. She also served as the News Editor for Ming Pao Daily News and as President and CEO of Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation, a multicultural broadcasting station.Teresa's achievements have been recognized with the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown, one of the highest honours from the Kingdom of Belgium, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for her community service.

Richmond-Bridgeport

Code: RCB
Elections BC id: ped-2023-RCB
Redistribution year: 2023
Gazette date: 2023-12-07
Source: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/1cba4b16-263f-4d42-8d84-f5fecaa03d1a

Constituency Office Phone Number: 250-498-5122&nbsp;Donegal Wilson is the MLA for Boundary-Similkameen. She was first elected in 2024.Donegal's career began in administration with various small businesses and non-profit organizations. Her experience includes working for Central Mountain Air and founding Direct Performance with her husband. In 2012, she became the Executive Director of the BC Snowmobile Federation, where she worked within legislative development, stakeholder engagement, and financial management.Donegal and her husband are proud residents of the community of Keremeos.

Boundary-Similkameen

Code: BDS
Elections BC id: ped-2023-BDS
Redistribution year: 2023
Gazette date: 2023-12-07
Source: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/1cba4b16-263f-4d42-8d84-f5fecaa03d1a

Constituency Office Phone Number: 778-744-8598Rosalyn Bird is the MLA for Prince George-Valemount. She was first elected in 2024.Rosalyn's career in the Canadian Forces is marked by dedication and success. She embarked on this journey in 1990, starting as a Boatswain and later re-classifying as a Resource Management Clerk. In 2005, Rosalyn was commissioned as a Naval Logistics Officer.During her career, Rosalyn deployed in support of NATO and played a role in Forward Logistics Support for Southeast Asia relations, Op Apollo, and Op Altair in support of Afghanistan. Her service took her across Canada, from BC to Nova Scotia and as far north as Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, at CFS Alert.

Prince George-Valemount

Code: PRV
Elections BC id: ped-2023-PRV
Redistribution year: 2023
Gazette date: 2023-12-07
Source: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/1cba4b16-263f-4d42-8d84-f5fecaa03d1a

Constituency Office Phone Number: 250-703-2410Brennan Day is the MLA for Courtenay-Comox and was first elected in 2024.Brennan’s background includes managing large-scale international projects and founding a successful industrial supply, manpower, and training firm. Before focusing on community service, Brennan built a career in international project management and business. Prior to becoming an elected official, he served as the Executive Director of the Eureka Support Society.He has deep-seated roots and commitment to the Comox Valley.

Courtenay-Comox

Code: CRC
Elections BC id: ped-2023-CRC
Redistribution year: 2023
Gazette date: 2023-12-07
Source: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/1cba4b16-263f-4d42-8d84-f5fecaa03d1a

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