Jinny Sims was elected as the MLA for Surrey-Panorama in 2017. She served as Minister of Citizens' Services
Born in Punjab, India, Jinny immigrated to England at nine years old. She earned her education degree at the University of Manchester and became a high school teacher when she moved to Canada before becoming the president of the BC Teachers’ Federation in 2004.
In 2011, Jinny was elected as the Member of Parliament for Newton-North Delta, and served as the critic for International Cooperation, Critic for Immigration and Critic for Employment.
Jinny is a mother and grandmother, and is proud to call Surrey home.