Raj Chouhan was elected as the MLA for Burnaby-Edmonds on May 12, 2005 and was re-elected on May 12, 2009. He serves as the official opposition critic for labour. Previously Raj served as critic for human rights, multiculturalism and immigration.

Raj immigrated to Canada in 1973. As a student in India, Raj was actively involved in student union activities. On his arrival in Canada, Raj was greatly impacted by the plight of other immigrant workers and the wide disparity between the rich and poor in a prosperous country. This led to his ongoing passion for community and social justice workers.

Raj is the founding president of the Canadian Farmworkers' Union and he served as the Director of bargaining for the Hospital Employees Union for 18 years. Raj also served as a member of the Labour Relations Board of B.C. and the Arbitration Bureau of B.C.

A founding member of the B.C. Organization to Fight Racism, Raj has worked relentlessly in promoting human rights and racial equality. He has served as the Vice President of B.C. Human Rights Defenders since 2003. Raj has taught courses on human rights, the B.C. Labour Code and collective bargaining since 1987. He has traveled across Canada to give seminars and attend conferences that raise awareness of issues regarding racism, poverty, worker rights and discrimination.

In addition, Raj works hard to support local community organizations. As well, Raj has participated in and promoted many programs offered through community organizations including neighbourhood safety, refugee assistance, and health and wellness programs for seniors.