What a wonderful conversation we had with Minister Jessie Sunner, the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Newton and the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, whom we first had the pleasure of meeting in person at the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reforms this summer.​​ We discussed the affordability crisis, mental health, and the K to 12 Anti-Racism Action Plan before shifting to post secondary issues. We addressed the province’s commitment to making education more accessible and affordable through programs such as the B.C. Access Grants and StudentAid BC, and we also explored how curriculum change can better prepare students with the skills needed for the future as AI and automation advance at an unprecedented pace. Lastly, we ended our conversation by discussing how to strengthen youth engagement in democracy. Stay until the end to hear Minister Sunner’s recommendations for must-visit destinations in Surrey!