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B.C. LegislatureChecked recently
Jennifer Whiteside
New Westminster-Coquitlam
BC NDPMLAStandard profile
Current office or roleMinister of Labour
Current priorities
From official or representative-published sources- 01
Labour, reflecting her current ministerial portfolio.
- 02
Workers' rights and living wages.
One priority is portfolio-grounded; workers' rights and living wages are current advocacy themes stated in the official caucus profile.
Background
Sourced public biographical informationFirst elected to the B.C. LegislatureOct 24, 2020Official election history ↗
- Worked as chief spokesperson and lead negotiator for the Hospital Employees' Union.
- Worked with community organizations and labour unions on public health care, child care, post-secondary education and health equity.
- Degree in History, Simon Fraser University.
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 recorded-votes index provides member-specific vote entries; no broader policy position is inferred.
- Bills and motions
- No item was found in the public sources reviewed.
- Current legislative or committee roles
- Minister of Labour