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Abbotsford West · British Columbia
3 candidates for 1 seat
Everyone is compared on the same 12 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.
| Issue | Gurpreet Chahal CentreBCNo website or social media listed | Jules Côté BC NDPNo website or social media listed | Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial resultNo website or social media listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio | Gurpreet Singh Chahal is a real-estate professional who has lived in the Fraser Valley for 25 years and has served local community organizations and municipal committees. | Jules Côté is a University of the Fraser Valley political-science student and leasehold farmer. She previously ran federally in Mission–Matsqui–Abbotsford in the 2025 federal election. She has volunteered with the local food bank, the Starfish Pack Program and her church. | Korky Neufeld spent 15 years as an Abbotsford Board of Education trustee, including several years as chair and vice-chair. Before politics, he worked as a pastor in Vancouver and Abbotsford and in the construction industry. He now works as construction manager for Servicemaster Restore of the Fraser Valley. |
| HealthcareWill there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it? | Joint CentreBC answer: ~500 new long-term-care beds in Abbotsford, opening 2029–30, using prefabricated designs.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“Our platform commits to building approximately 500 new long-term care beds in Abbotsford, with opening targeted for 2029–30, using prefabricated designs to accelerate delivery.” Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint CentreBC block (Jhaj, Chahal), Q11 Health-Care Infrastructure · October 22, 2026 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.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“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.” Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint NDP block (Alexis, Ballantyne, Côté), Q11 Health-Care Infrastructure · October 22, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Calls for serious, substantive health-care reform to fix chronic shortages of physicians, nurses and ICU capacity.
“Serious Substantive Reform – Chronic shortages in physicians, nurses and ICU capacity has become painstakingly clear. It's time for serious reform” (reported remarks) Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026 Confidence:High Commits to repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act and replacing it with profession-led, politics-free regulation.
“ABSOLUTELY and the Conservative Party of BC has announced this many times, Let's work together to make our public healthcare better for all!!” (a few sentences) Source: HPOA and the 2026 BC Election — Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance · October 6, 2026 Confidence:High Wants more doctors and nurses, prioritizing government funding and support for post-secondary programs and students.
“More doctors, more nurses – prioritizing government funding and support for post-secondary programs and students” (reported remarks) Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026 Confidence:High |
| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Joint Conservative answer: overhaul the Energy Step Code, review every mandatory increase against what it adds to home prices.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“Our plan commits to overhaul the step code, which has nothing to do with safety and quality construction.” Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint BC Conservative block (Kropp, Banman, Neufeld), Q17 Energy Step Code Requirements · October 22, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Cost of livingCan I afford groceries, hydro and insurance? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Running again with the BC NDP for a future where people can afford to live, build homes, and get health care in Abbotsford.
“Last year, I knocked on doors and heard how affordability was shaping people's lives. I'm proud to run again with the BC NDP and work for a future where people can afford to live, build homes, and get the health care they need. I grew up in Abbotsford, and I want families and young people to be able to build their future here.” (reported remarks) Source: FVN — BC NDP announces six more candidates (Jules Côté nomination quote) · October 1, 2026 Confidence:High Running to make life affordable so families and young people can live, build homes and get health care in Abbotsford.
“Last year, I knocked on doors and heard how affordability was shaping people's lives. I'm proud to run again with the BC NDP and work for a future where people can afford to live, build homes, and get the health care they need. I grew up in Abbotsford, and I want families and young people to be able to build their future here.” (reported remarks) Source: BC NDP Announces Six More Candidates – Two in the Fraser Valley/Fraser Canyon — FVN · October 1, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Economy & jobsWill BC's economy create good jobs where I live? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Wants to champion small and medium-sized business by removing useless and redundant regulations.
Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks)“Champion small and medium-sized business – Useless and redundant regulations need to be removed” Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026 Confidence:High |
| EducationWill my kids' schools be properly funded? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Supports parent choice in how and where their children are educated.
“Support parent choices – Parents have the right to determine how and where their children will be educated.” (reported remarks) Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026 Confidence:High Wants ideology removed from classrooms so schools are places of learning, not activism.
“Remove Ideology from the classroom – Schools must be places of learning – not tools for activism or indoctrination.” (reported remarks) Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Environment & climateIs the province protecting forests, water and climate? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Public safetyWill repeat offenders stay off my street? | Joint CentreBC answer: dedicated downtown safety/outreach team for Abbotsford; 500 more provincial RCMP officers over five years.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“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 | Joint NDP answer: Abbotsford's new chronic-property-offender hub monitors 25 repeat offenders; 240 new police training seats added.
Show their words & sourceHide (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 | Joint Conservative answer: stop the repeat-offender revolving door — court stream, bail/warrant enforcement, electronic monitoring.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Our first priority would be stopping the revolving door for repeat offenders. Our plan strengthens bail and warrant enforcement, creates a dedicated repeat-offender court stream and expands electronic monitoring.” Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint BC Conservative block (Kropp, Banman, Neufeld), Q6 Downtown Public Safety · October 22, 2026 Confidence:High |
| TransportationWill the highways, ferries and transit keep up? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Mental health & addictionsHow will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Seniors & long-term careCan seniors age with dignity in BC? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Indigenous relationsHow will the province work with Indigenous peoples? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Government & taxesIs the province spending my money wisely? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Wants lower taxes and smaller government, cutting wasteful spending and returning savings to taxpayers.
Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks)“Lower taxes, smaller government – Wasteful spending should be cut and the savings returned to taxpayers” Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026 Confidence:High |
Bio
Gurpreet Chahal
Gurpreet Singh Chahal is a real-estate professional who has lived in the Fraser Valley for 25 years and has served local community organizations and municipal committees.
Jules Côté
Jules Côté is a University of the Fraser Valley political-science student and leasehold farmer. She previously ran federally in Mission–Matsqui–Abbotsford in the 2025 federal election. She has volunteered with the local food bank, the Starfish Pack Program and her church.
Korky Neufeld ✓Elected — unofficial result
Korky Neufeld spent 15 years as an Abbotsford Board of Education trustee, including several years as chair and vice-chair. Before politics, he worked as a pastor in Vancouver and Abbotsford and in the construction industry. He now works as construction manager for Servicemaster Restore of the Fraser Valley.
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Joint CentreBC answer: ~500 new long-term-care beds in Abbotsford, opening 2029–30, using prefabricated designs.
- The joint CentreBC response commits to building approximately 500 new long-term care beds in Abbotsford, targeted to open 2029–30.
- It would use prefabricated designs to accelerate delivery and add 300 nursing education seats annually across B.C.
- It promises clear performance measures so residents can track progress on access and wait times.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“Our platform commits to building approximately 500 new long-term care beds in Abbotsford, with opening targeted for 2029–30, using prefabricated designs to accelerate delivery.”
Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint CentreBC block (Jhaj, Chahal), Q11 Health-Care Infrastructure · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
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, 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.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“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.”
Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint NDP block (Alexis, Ballantyne, Côté), Q11 Health-Care Infrastructure · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Calls for serious, substantive health-care reform to fix chronic shortages of physicians, nurses and ICU capacity.
- Serious substantive reform of the health system
- Fix chronic shortages in physicians, nurses and ICU capacity
“Serious Substantive Reform – Chronic shortages in physicians, nurses and ICU capacity has become painstakingly clear. It's time for serious reform”
(reported remarks)
Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Commits to repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act and replacing it with profession-led, politics-free regulation.
- Asked by the HPOA candidate questionnaire (Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance): "Will you commit to repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and replacing it with legislation, built with the professions and the public, that keeps politics out of health care?"
- Repeal the HPOA
- Replace it with legislation built with the professions and the public
- Make public health care better for all
“ABSOLUTELY and the Conservative Party of BC has announced this many times, Let's work together to make our public healthcare better for all!!”
(a few sentences)
Source: HPOA and the 2026 BC Election — Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance · October 6, 2026
Confidence:High
Wants more doctors and nurses, prioritizing government funding and support for post-secondary programs and students.
- More doctors and more nurses
- Prioritize funding and support for post-secondary programs and students
“More doctors, more nurses – prioritizing government funding and support for post-secondary programs and students”
(reported remarks)
Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Joint Conservative answer: overhaul the Energy Step Code, review every mandatory increase against what it adds to home prices.
- The joint Conservative response commits to overhauling the Energy Step Code, which it says has nothing to do with safety and quality construction.
- It wants one consistent province-wide set of building rules rather than different standards in every municipality.
- It would stop municipal bans on gas connections and mandatory heating technologies, restoring choice in home heating and cooking.
- Every mandatory increase, including those coming for single-family homes, would be reviewed against what it adds to the price of a home.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“Our plan commits to overhaul the step code, which has nothing to do with safety and quality construction.”
Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint BC Conservative block (Kropp, Banman, Neufeld), Q17 Energy Step Code Requirements · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Cost of living
Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Running again with the BC NDP for a future where people can afford to live, build homes, and get health care in Abbotsford.
- Door-knocking last year showed him how affordability was shaping people's lives.
- Wants families and young people to be able to build their future in Abbotsford.
- Links affordability to building homes and getting health care.
“Last year, I knocked on doors and heard how affordability was shaping people's lives. I'm proud to run again with the BC NDP and work for a future where people can afford to live, build homes, and get the health care they need. I grew up in Abbotsford, and I want families and young people to be able to build their future here.”
(reported remarks)
Source: FVN — BC NDP announces six more candidates (Jules Côté nomination quote) · October 1, 2026
Confidence:High
Running to make life affordable so families and young people can live, build homes and get health care in Abbotsford.
- People can afford to live
- Build homes
- Get the health care they need
“Last year, I knocked on doors and heard how affordability was shaping people's lives. I'm proud to run again with the BC NDP and work for a future where people can afford to live, build homes, and get the health care they need. I grew up in Abbotsford, and I want families and young people to be able to build their future here.”
(reported remarks)
Source: BC NDP Announces Six More Candidates – Two in the Fraser Valley/Fraser Canyon — FVN · October 1, 2026
Confidence:High
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Economy & jobs
Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Wants to champion small and medium-sized business by removing useless and redundant regulations.
- Champion small and medium-sized business
- Remove useless and redundant regulations
Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks)
“Champion small and medium-sized business – Useless and redundant regulations need to be removed”
Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Education
Will my kids' schools be properly funded?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Supports parent choice in how and where their children are educated.
- Parents have the right to determine how their children are educated
- Parents have the right to determine where their children are educated
“Support parent choices – Parents have the right to determine how and where their children will be educated.”
(reported remarks)
Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Wants ideology removed from classrooms so schools are places of learning, not activism.
- Remove ideology from the classroom
- Schools must be places of learning, not tools for activism or indoctrination
“Remove Ideology from the classroom – Schools must be places of learning – not tools for activism or indoctrination.”
(reported remarks)
Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Environment & climate
Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Public safety
Will repeat offenders stay off my street?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
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.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“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
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
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 & sourceHide (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
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Joint Conservative answer: stop the repeat-offender revolving door — court stream, bail/warrant enforcement, electronic monitoring.
- The joint Conservative response makes stopping the repeat-offender revolving door its first public-safety priority.
- It commits to stronger bail and warrant enforcement, a dedicated repeat-offender court stream and expanded electronic monitoring.
- It also pledges 250 police recruits and 500 RCMP officers over five years plus 50 Crown prosecutors.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Our first priority would be stopping the revolving door for repeat offenders. Our plan strengthens bail and warrant enforcement, creates a dedicated repeat-offender court stream and expands electronic monitoring.”
Source: Abbotsford Chamber 2026 Provincial Election Business Community Report — joint BC Conservative block (Kropp, Banman, Neufeld), Q6 Downtown Public Safety · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Transportation
Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Mental health & addictions
How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Seniors & long-term care
Can seniors age with dignity in BC?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Indigenous relations
How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Government & taxes
Is the province spending my money wisely?
Gurpreet Chahal CentreBC
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Jules Côté BC NDP
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Korky Neufeld Conservative Party✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Wants lower taxes and smaller government, cutting wasteful spending and returning savings to taxpayers.
- Lower taxes and smaller government
- Cut wasteful spending
- Return the savings to taxpayers
Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks)
“Lower taxes, smaller government – Wasteful spending should be cut and the savings returned to taxpayers”
Source: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Candidate Approved to Run October 24 – Including Maahs, Neufeld — FVN · September 24, 2026
Confidence:High
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