Harry Bains was elected as the MLA for Surrey Newton on May 17, 2005, and then re-elected on May 12, 2009.

Harry serves as Opposition critic for Transportation and Infrastructure.

Harry has been a strong voice in the fight for affordable and efficient transit. Harry has worked alongside commuters looking for transportation alternatives, and has been a vocal opponent of transit cuts.

Harry was instrumental in his past role as Opposition critic for Olympics and Sport. Harry was essential in holding the government accountable for cost overruns, and pressuring them to remain fiscally responsible in planning the games.

Harry has been active in the Surrey community for many years. He has years of experience in education having served on the Kwantlen College Board of Governors from 1993 to 1999. He has also volunteered his time with organizations like Habitat for Humanity.

Harry has an extensive background in community service. He was an elected officer of Steelworkers-IWA Canada local 2171 for over fifteen years. He served most recently as Vice president of his local, where he led negotiations and engaged in bargaining for better working conditions for working people.

Harry and his wife Rajvinder live in Surrey. They have two children, Kulpreet and Jasmeen.