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Former B.C. MLA Dan Coulter Dies at 49 Following Medical Emergency

The BC NDP remembers Coulter as a dedicated advocate for accessibility and justice, with public and private memorials planned.

  • Dan Coulter, former BC NDP MLA for Chilliwack, passed away at 49 after a serious medical emergency last week.
  • Coulter served as Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility and Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit during his tenure from 2020 to 2024.
  • He was known for championing the underdog and advocating for workers and communities across British Columbia.
  • A private memorial service will be held on December 14, and a public service is scheduled for January 11 in Chilliwack.
  • In lieu of flowers, Coulter's family has requested donations to local charities, including the Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association.
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