By Greg Fry

Kamloops lawyer appointed to UBC board; still considering another run for federal politics

Sep 24, 2018 | 10:51 AM

KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops lawyer and former federal NDP candidate is returning to his roots, thanks to an appointment by B.C.’s provincial government.

Bill Sundhu has been selected for a seat on UBC’s Board of Governors and completed a two-day orientation last week.

“It is a one-year appointment initially, which is standard, to determine whether I’m suitable for the position and whether I like it, whether it’s a good fit,” he tells CFJC Today.

“I’m passionate and motivated in this regard because I’m an alma mater (alumnus) of UBC, I got my first degree there. And it’s a world-leading university and we know that post-secondary education is very important to the well-being of our society and progress of our country.”

Sundhu adds he plans to “bring the fullness” of his background as a lawyer, a former judge, and work on Indigenous and non-discrimination issues to the work.

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However, he says the appointment doesn’t mean he’s no longer interested in the possibility for running for the federal NDP in next year’s election.

“I continue to consult people. I am mulling it over; I haven’t made a firm decision but clearly as we go into 2019 a decision will have to be made. I still have the passion and the concern about the direction of our country and the needs of our region and community.”

Sundhu ran for the NDP in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo in the 2015 federal election and finished second.

The next federal election is scheduled for Oct. 21, 2019.