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Jagrup Brar

Surrey-Fleetwood

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Current office or roleMinister of Mining and Critical Minerals

Current priorities

From official or representative-published sources
  1. 01

    Expand mining and mineral-processing capacity.

  2. 02

    Attract strategic investment to the mining and critical-minerals sector.

Current priorities are stated in a 2026 official Mining and Critical Minerals announcement.

Background

Sourced public biographical information
First elected to the B.C. LegislatureOct 28, 2004Official election history ↗
  • Worked for more than a decade in public-service and non-profit roles, including as executive director of the Surrey Self Employment and Entrepreneur Development Society.
  • Has been involved with organizations serving youth, seniors, people experiencing homelessness and newcomers to Canada.
  • Holds a master’s degree in philosophy and a master of public administration.

First elected means the first date the representative was elected to their current legislature or Parliament. Earlier municipal service or election to a different legislature is not counted. Background statements are presented without inference.

Official public record

Current session where available
Legislative record
Official 2026 standing-vote index lists this member’s recorded votes.
Bills and motions
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Current legislative or committee roles
Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals
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