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Leah BallantyneBC NDP

Candidate for Abbotsford South

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.

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Would strengthen health care close to home and protect good local jobs in Abbotsford South.

  • Strengthen health care close to home
  • Protect good local jobs
“I'm proud to join David Eby and the BC NDP to stand up for B.C., strengthen health care close to home and protect good local jobs.”

(one sentence)

Source: More BC NDP candidates ready to fight for their communities — BC NDP

Confidence:High

Joint NDP answer: 8 new MRIs and 10 CT scanners across B.C., regional surgical waitlists, plus Abbotsford's paused care-home project.

  • The joint NDP response commits to moving ahead with seven paused long-term-care projects, including Abbotsford's, with a lower-cost, faster-build model.
  • It pledges 20 team-based primary-care clinics, more same-day/evening/weekend appointments, 1,000 health-care training seats, and a bridging program for international medical graduates.
  • Diagnostic capacity grows with eight MRI machines and 10 CT scanners; regional surgical waitlists let patients choose the closest hospital or shortest wait.
“We are also increasing diagnostic capacity across B.C. with eight MRI machines and 10 CT scanners, and creating regional surgical waitlists so patients can choose the closest hospital or shortest wait.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint NDP block (Alexis, Ballantyne, Côté), Q11 Health-Care Infrastructure · October 22, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Joint NDP answer: Abbotsford's new chronic-property-offender hub monitors 25 repeat offenders; 240 new police training seats added.

  • The joint NDP response points to Abbotsford's new Chronic Property Offending Initiative (C-POII) hub, with 25 repeat offenders actively monitored.
  • The hub pairs targeted enforcement with housing, mental-health and addiction supports to reduce reoffending.
  • They note 240 new police training seats and expanded teams focused on repeat violent offending.
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“People should feel safe at work, in their neighbourhoods and downtown. We have added 240 police training seats and expanded teams that focus on repeat violent offending.”

Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint NDP block (Alexis, Ballantyne, Côté), 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?

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