Joan Phillip
Joan Phillip is a Canadian politician and BC NDP MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, elected in 2024. She is also a former Squamish Nation councillor and Indigenous rights advocate.
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Aug 29, 2026
Center
The B.C. NDP MLA and Indigenous activist died, prompting tributes across the political spectrum.
Centre mourns the loss of a dedicated advocate and notes the importance of Indigenous voices in provincial politics.
Aug 29, 2026
Lean Left
The NDP MLA for Vancouver-Strathcona died at 74, leaving a vacancy in the B.C. legislature and a legacy of Indigenous advocacy.
Liberals mourn a dedicated progressive voice and will watch the NDP's response to fill her seat, potentially affecting provincial dynamics.