In every election, the North Shore News sends questionnaires to candidates running for office and publishes their responses. These are the responses from North Vancouver-Lonsdale's candidate in alphabetical order.
BC NDP
Name: Bowinn Ma
Age: 39
Do you live in the riding? Yes, for 10+ Years.
What will your government to do address the climate crisis?
Our climate plan sets strict caps on emissions from oil & gas. Move swiftly to develop new clean energy to power our province & economy. Protect more old growth, watersheds, 30% of provincial lands by 2030. Protect communities from climate disasters.
How will your government make housing more affordable?
Cracking down on speculators and building more homes while protecting existing affordable rental. Expanding our new home ownership program to allow new buyers to purchase homes at 60% of market value. Provide more land for non-market & co-op housing.
How will your government improve access to health care?
We’ll make sure everyone who wants a family doctor or nurse practitioner gets one. Our big changes to train & attract more doctors to BC have added 800+ new family doctors and attached 250,000+ people in the last year alone, with more to come.
What is your plan for a vibrant B.C. economy?
We’re building an economy that works for everyone. BC has some of the highest private sector job growth, wage growth & lowest unemployment rates in Canada. We are the only province with a triple AAA credit rating & have led in GDP growth since 2017.
What will your government do to address homelessness and public safety?
I believe in a compassionate housing-first approach for people who are homeless. We will support people who need help while giving police the tools to keep assault weapons and handguns away from gangs and toxic drugs off our streets.
How will you advance Indigenous reconciliation?
Our Declaration Act Action Plan contains 89 meaningful actions we are taking together with First Nations to advance reconciliation.
Website and social media accounts:
BowinnMa.ca; @BowinnMa on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Conservative Party of BC
Name: David Splett
Age: 58
Do you live in the riding?
No, Ambleside for 4y years - since return from Mexico City posting
What will your government to do address the climate crisis?
There needs to be significant investments to strengthen British Columbia’s agriculture supply systems to improve food security given a changing climate, along with a significant investment in advanced energy generation and storage technologies.
How will your government make housing more affordable?
Housing will be made more affordable by providing the $3000/month Rustad rebate, cancelling the carbon tax, cancelling the NDP program to electrify 100% of homes, and working with municipalities to improve the speed of building permit approvals.
How will your government improve access to health care?
There will be an increase funding to healthcare, reduced administration, universal healthcare funding through public and non-governmental facilities, and patient wait time that exceeds recommended wait times to access care at clinics out-of-province.
What is your plan for a vibrant B.C. economy?
Conservatives will focus on economic development, irrespective of industry. This includes modernizing the stumpage system, and simplification of permitting for all sectors. There will be a review of tax competitiveness across all industries.
What will your government do to address homelessness and public safety?
The Conservative party will increase funding for police, and encourage high-engagement activities such as foot and bicycle patrols, along with reform of the justice system, and treatment facilities of those with addiction and mental health issues.
How will you advance Indigenous reconciliation?
The conservatives will support indigenous partners to participate in economic development. This includes fostering partnerships between First Nations and the private sector in natural resource management, fisheries, forestry, and clean energy.
Website and social media accounts:
https://x.com/DSplett4BC
