Esquimalt-Colwood

Darlene Rotchford was elected MLA for Esquimalt-Colwood in 2024. 

Darlene is the Parliamentary Secretary for Armed Forces Development and Veterans Affairs to the Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth.

Darlene has a background of active involvement and leadership in the labour movement, including serving in various elected roles on the Victoria Labour Council's executive committee, most recently as the President of the Victoria Labour Council from 2020 to 2023. She was also an active member in the British Columbia General Employee’s Union (BCGEU), where she served as a representative for the Community Health Component for South Vancouver Island. 

At the provincial level, she has previously served on the BCGEU Provincial Executive Women’s Committee, Young Workers Committee, and Environment Committee. She was also involved as a member of the British Columbia Federation of Labour Executive Council and served as the Pacific Region Labour Representative on the Canadian Council of that Canadian Labour Congress. 

In her professional career, Darlene has accumulated over 18 years of experience working in the field of mental health and addictions in Greater Victoria. 

Before being elected to the Legislative Assembly, Darlene sat as Councillor from 2022-2024 on the Township of Esquimalt Council, contributing to local governance. 

Darlene is a military wife to her husband Joey and a mother to her daughters Evie and Josephine.