Jessie Sunner MLA | |
|---|---|
 Sunner in 2024 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for Surrey-Newton | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Bains |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | New Democratic Party of British Columbia |
| Residence | Surrey |
| Occupation | Trade unionist,lawyer |
Jessie Sunner is a human rights and labour lawyer and member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party for the riding of Surrey-Newton. [1] [2] Her parents are Punjabi immigrants.
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