Sunita Dhir | |
Native Name: | ਸੁਨੀਤਾ ਧੀਰ |
Native Name Lang: | pa |
Honorific Suffix: | MLA |
Office: | Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials of British Columbia |
Term Start: | November 18, 2024 |
Premier: | David Eby |
Predecessor: | Position established |
Office1: | Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Vancouver-Langara |
Term Start1: | October 19, 2024 |
Predecessor1: | Michael Lee |
Children: | 2 |
Residence: | Marpole, Vancouver |
Birth Date: | 15 May 1971 |
Birth Place: | India |
Party: | BC NDP |
Sunita Dhir is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 general election.[1] She represents Vancouver-Langara as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party.[2]
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.[3] 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.
Sunita stated her decision to run was influenced by her commitment to "stabilizing the housing market, improving affordability, and strengthening our healthcare system."[4] She was endorsed by Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.[5] Sunita was officially elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia on October 20, 2024, one day after the election with a margin of 418 votes.[6]
Her husband Nav is a Longshoreman.[7] They have two children Arun and Kevin.