Healthcare
Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?
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Lakhwinder Jhaj
CentreBC
Candidate for Abbotsford-Mission
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 12 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Cost of living
Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?
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Economy & jobs
Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?
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Education
Will my kids' schools be properly funded?
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Environment & climate
Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?
Joint CentreBC answer: $75M a year through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for dikes, pump stations and Sumas flood protection.
- The joint CentreBC response commits $75 million annually through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund toward the local share of critical flood infrastructure.
- It would work with Semá:th, Leq'á:mel and Máthxwi First Nations, local governments and the federal government on a coordinated multi-year plan.
- Its goal: move from planning to construction and strengthen flood protection before the next major event.
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“Our platform commits $75 million annually through the existing Community Emergency Preparedness Fund to help cover the local share of critical infrastructure, including dikes and pump stations.”
Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint CentreBC block (Jhaj, Chahal), Q12 Sumas Prairie Flood Mitigation · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Public safety
Will repeat offenders stay off my street?
Joint CentreBC answer: dedicated downtown safety/outreach team for Abbotsford; 500 more provincial RCMP officers over five years.
- The joint CentreBC response's first priority is a dedicated downtown safety and outreach team for Abbotsford, uniting police, outreach workers, local businesses and community partners.
- It commits to funding safety and outreach teams in 20 B.C. downtowns by 2028 and hiring 500 additional provincial RCMP officers over five years.
- It also expands access to mental health, addiction treatment and supportive housing.
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“Our platform commits to funding safety and outreach teams in 20 B.C. downtowns by 2028, alongside hiring 500 additional provincial RCMP officers over five years and expanding access to mental health, addiction treatment and supportive housing.”
Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint CentreBC block (Jhaj, Chahal), Q6 Downtown Public Safety · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Transportation
Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?
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Mental health & addictions
How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?
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Seniors & long-term care
Can seniors age with dignity in BC?
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Indigenous relations
How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?
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Government & taxes
Is the province spending my money wisely?
Wants Abbotsford-Mission to have a strong voice at the table that listens and puts local priorities first.
- A voice that listens, works hard and puts local priorities first
- Bring people together
- Make sure Abbotsford-Mission has a strong voice at the table
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“I am honoured to be the CentreBC candidate for Abbotsford-Mission. I am running because I believe our community deserves a voice that listens, works hard and puts local priorities first. This is about bringing people together and making sure Abbotsford-Mission has a strong voice at the table.”
Source: CentreBC announces candidate for Abbotsford-Mission byelection · August 30, 2026
Confidence:High
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