SURREY – Well-respected local accountant, business owner, and volunteer
Gurminder Singh Parihar has been selected by party members as the BC
Liberal candidate for Surrey-Newton in the upcoming provincial election.
“I care deeply about this community, and I am determined to represent the
hopes, dreams, and priorities of Surrey-Newton residents in Victoria,” said
Parihar. “As one of BC’s fastest-growing communities, we need a strong and
effective MLA who can ensure we see job creation, new opportunities, and
continued investments in health care, schools, and housing affordability.”
A husband and father to two adult children attending university, Parihar
has been a partner with Parihar & Associates Chartered Professional
Accountants since 2004. Holding Certified General Account and Chartered
Professional Account designations, he previously served as a senior
accountant with accounting firms across Canada and the U.K., developing a
wealth of experience in general accounting, tax planning, business
consultation, and public engagement.
“I am humbled by the support I received from the local community and am
excited to spread a message of opportunity and building for the future
together,” Parihar added. “These are the values I will be focussed on as I
work hard to earn the votes from Surrey-Newton residents.”
Parihar pointed to the BC Liberal government’s recent moves to reduce MSP
premiums by half for middle-class families, create 5,200 new student seats
in the Surrey school district, and provide down payment assistance through
the BC HOME Partnership as key benefits of BC’s strong economy for local
residents.