Canada News NetworkThis edition shares reporting from Surrey City NewsOur editions ↗

Public profile

Amna ShahThe Surrey City Centre file

How a Surrey Food Bank volunteer reached the B.C. Legislature—and what the public record says about her roles since.

BC NDP candidate · First elected in 2024

Portrait of Amna Shah
Candidate portrait / BC NDP

01 / Meet Amna Shah

The constituency behind the biography

Amna Shah entered the B.C. Legislature as Surrey City Centre’s representative in 2024. Her pre-election work included volunteering with the Surrey Food Bank and outreach for the B.C. government caucus.

Her documented parliamentary responsibilities span mental health and addictions, anti-racism initiatives and the deputy government whip role. Read the provincial biography and 2026 candidate list.

02 / Political journey

The path from community work to Victoria

  1. 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.

  2. Oct. 2024

    Elected in Surrey City Centre

    Elections BC records show Shah won the riding in the 2024 provincial election.

  3. 2024–25

    Parliamentary appointments

    Her provincial biography lists Deputy Government Whip and parliamentary secretary responsibilities for mental health and addictions and anti-racism initiatives.

  4. Oct. 2026

    On the provincial ballot again

    The official candidate list names Shah as the BC NDP candidate for Surrey City Centre.

Amna Shah at a desk during a ceremony in the B.C. Legislature, with two people standing beside her.
A Legislature ceremony
Amna Shah standing beside a colleague in front of a Canadian flag.
At the B.C. Legislature

03 / Public service record

What her provincial roles cover

Legislature

Deputy Government Whip

The provincial biography identifies this as one of Shah’s parliamentary roles.

Health

Mental health and addictions

She spoke publicly in this portfolio about Foundry Surrey Central and the planned 60-bed treatment facility.

Community

Anti-racism initiatives

She was quoted in the Province’s April 2026 announcement of grants for 62 community organizations.

Amna Shah, wearing a white jacket, greets someone on the floor of the B.C. Legislature chamber.
On the floor of the Legislature

04 / 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.

Amna Shah speaking at an outdoor event beside a ‘Standing Strong for BC’ sign.
Speaking at an outdoor community event

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.

Amna Shah with a group at Surrey Hospitals Foundation.
With a team at Surrey Hospitals Foundation

06 / Surrey development tracker

Surrey projects in the public record

These projects were delivered or announced by governments and community partners. Her role below reflects the available public record.

Open · May 2026

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 ↗
Open · Nov. 2025

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 ↗
Under construction

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 ↗
Announced · Apr. 2026

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 ↗

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.