Jennifer Whiteside

Jennifer Whiteside is a Canadian politician and trade unionist, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2020 British Columbia general election.[1] She represents the electoral district of New Westminster as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party.

The Honourable

Jennifer Whiteside

MLA
Minister of Education of British Columbia
Assumed office
November 26, 2020
PremierJohn Horgan
Preceded byRob Fleming
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for New Westminster
Assumed office
October 24, 2020
Preceded byJudy Darcy
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic
EducationSimon Fraser University
Occupationtrade unionist

Prior to her election, Whiteside held a variety of positions within the labour movement, most recently serving as the Chief Spokesperson and Secretary-Business Manager of the Hospital Employees' Union from 2015 to 2020 and as a researcher with the Conseil provincial des affaires sociales and the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

Political career

Whiteside was elected MLA for New Westminster on October 24, 2020 with 60% of the popular vote, replacing out-going MLA Judy Darcy, who was also previously the Secretary-Business Manager for the Hospital Employees' Union before her election.

On November 26, 2020, Whiteside was appointed Minister of Education in the second cabinet of Premier John Horgan.[2]

Election results
2020 British Columbia general election: New Westminster
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticJennifer Whiteside15,90360.25+8.32$31,579.21
GreenCyrus Sy5,02019.02−6.05$18,803.70
LiberalLorraine Brett4,29116.26−4.94$9,107.81
ConservativeBenny Ogden9123.46–$0.00
LibertarianDonald Wilson2691.02+0.30$0.00
Total valid votes 26,395100.00–
Total rejected ballots   
Turnout   
Registered voters
Source: Elections BC[3][4]

References
  1. Julie MacLellan, "NDP wins New West, Queensborough ridings - and a likely majority government". New Westminster Record, October 24, 2020.
  2. "Premier John Horgan unveils B.C.'s 20-member cabinet". Globe and Mail. November 26, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  3. "2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results". electionsbcenr.blob.core.windows.net. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  4. "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
British Columbia provincial government of John Horgan
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Rob Fleming Minister of Education
November 26, 2020 − Incumbent		 Incumbent
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