Public profile
Amna ShahSurrey City Centre
From community service to the B.C. Legislature: a closer look at Shah’s political journey, public roles and the projects shaping Surrey.
01 / Meet Amna Shah
A Surrey community record before elected office
Shah was elected to represent Surrey City Centre in the 2024 B.C. provincial election and is the BC NDP candidate for the riding in 2026. Her provincial biography says she has called Surrey home for nearly 20 years and volunteered with the Surrey Food Bank, including service on its board.
Before entering the Legislature, she worked as outreach director with the B.C. government caucus, connecting with community organizations across the province. Her provincial biography and the 2026 candidate list document those roles and her candidacy.
02 / Political journey
From the 2024 ballot to provincial responsibilities
- Before 2024
Community and caucus work
Volunteered with the Surrey Food Bank and worked in outreach for the B.C. government caucus, according to her provincial biography.
- Oct. 2024
Elected in Surrey City Centre
Elections BC records show Shah won the riding in the 2024 provincial election.
- 2024–25
Parliamentary appointments
Her provincial biography lists Deputy Government Whip and parliamentary secretary responsibilities for mental health and addictions and anti-racism initiatives.
- Oct. 2026
On the provincial ballot again
The official candidate list names Shah as the BC NDP candidate for Surrey City Centre.
03 / Public service record
Roles and statements on the record
Deputy Government Whip
The provincial biography identifies this as one of Shah’s parliamentary roles.
Mental health and addictions
She spoke publicly in this portfolio about Foundry Surrey Central and the planned 60-bed treatment facility.
Anti-racism initiatives
She was quoted in the Province’s April 2026 announcement of grants for 62 community organizations.
04 / Surrey development tracker
Projects, status and Shah’s documented connection
These projects were delivered or announced by governments and community partners. Her role below reflects the available public record.
Bentley Place
Sixty supportive homes opened in Surrey. The Province reports approximately $18.5 million in capital funding and $2.4 million annually for operations.
Shah’s connection: Publicly welcomed the opening and thanked the project partners.
Government project record ↗Foundry Surrey Central
Free mental health, substance-use and related services for young people aged 12 to 24 opened on November 17, 2025.
Shah’s connection: Commented publicly as parliamentary secretary for mental health and addictions.
Government project record ↗Surrey treatment facility
Construction began on a 60-bed mental health and substance-use facility. The Province anticipates opening in spring 2028.
Shah’s connection: Made a public statement supporting the project.
Government project record ↗Anti-racism grants
The Province announced $300,000 for 62 B.C. organizations, including a Surrey arts project.
Shah’s connection: Was quoted in her anti-racism portfolio.
Government grant record ↗05 / Mental health & addictions
Two Surrey services at different stages
Foundry Surrey Central is open and offers in-person and virtual services for youth. The separate 60-bed treatment facility is under construction, with a planned spring 2028 opening. Shah made public comments on both projects in her parliamentary secretary role.
The distinction matters for residents looking for services now: Foundry BC has current access information, while the treatment facility remains a future project.
06 / Community & multiculturalism
Food security and anti-racism work
Shah’s provincial biography records her past volunteer and board work with the Surrey Food Bank. In office, she has spoken about community grants and anti-racism programs as parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives.
The April 2026 grants were awarded by the Province to community organizations. Her public statement is documented in the government announcement.
07 / Government investments
The wider Surrey picture
Surrey’s hospital, schools, housing and transit projects bring together provincial and local governments, agencies and community partners. Shah represents Surrey City Centre, and this profile highlights her public comments on initiatives affecting her constituency and the wider city.
Each tracker entry links to the original project record for details on funding, partners and current status.
08 / News & interviews
Read the original record
09 / Sources & accountability
How this page is documented
Biographical information comes from Shah’s provincial biography. Election status comes from Elections BC. Project details and Shah’s statements are attributed to the original government releases linked above. Statuses reflect those records as reviewed October 14, 2026.
Each tracker entry brings together a project’s current status, funding partners and Shah’s public comments, with links to the original records for further detail.