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Shila TaheriBC Green Party

Candidate for Burnaby Centre

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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?

Healthcare must be there when people need it, with timely access to testing, treatment and surgery.

  • Says healthcare must be there when people need it.
  • People deserve timely and reliable access to testing, treatment, surgery, and the healthcare professionals they need.
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“Healthcare must be there when people need it. No one should see their health deteriorate or face serious consequences because they waited too long for essential care. People deserve timely and reliable access to testing, treatment, surgery, and the healthcare professionals they need.”

Source: VoteMate — 2026 BC Provincial Election: reason for running (submitted by the candidate or their team)

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home; housing should provide security, not stress.

  • Running because everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.
  • Says housing should provide security, not constant stress.
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“I am running because I believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Housing should provide security, not constant stress.”

Source: VoteMate — 2026 BC Provincial Election: reason for running (submitted by the candidate or their team)

Confidence:High

Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Working people should afford rent, groceries and necessities without a second job or overtime.

  • People who work hard should be able to afford rent or housing costs, groceries and everyday necessities.
  • Says that should not require a second job, constant overtime, or giving up time with loved ones.
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“People who work hard should be able to afford their rent or housing costs, groceries, and everyday necessities without needing a second job, constant overtime, or giving up their days off and precious time with the people they love to make ends meet.”

Source: VoteMate — 2026 BC Provincial Election: reason for running (submitted by the candidate or their team)

Confidence:High

Economy & jobs

Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Every child deserves strong public education and accessible community resources regardless of family income.

  • Every child, regardless of family income, should have the opportunity to learn, play, develop talents and reach potential.
  • Says that means strong public education and accessible community resources, from recreation to parks.
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“Every child, regardless of their family's income, should have the opportunity to learn, play, develop their talents, and reach their potential. That means strong public education and accessible community resources, from recreation and extracurricular programs to parks and spaces where children and families can grow and connect.”

Source: VoteMate — 2026 BC Provincial Election: reason for running (submitted by the candidate or their team)

Confidence:High

Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

People should retire with dignity and financial security, not worry about housing, groceries and bills.

  • After decades of working and contributing, people should be able to retire with dignity and financial security.
  • Retirement should not be another stage of worrying about housing, groceries and bills.
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“After decades of working and contributing, people should be able to retire with dignity and financial security. Retirement should be a time to enjoy the life they worked so hard to build, not another stage of worrying about housing, groceries, and bills.”

Source: VoteMate — 2026 BC Provincial Election: reason for running (submitted by the candidate or their team)

Confidence:High

Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Low- and middle-income people struggling with basic costs should not carry an unfair tax burden.

  • Running for fair taxes.
  • Says low- and middle-income people already struggling with basic costs should not carry an unfair tax burden.
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“Low- and middle-income people already struggling with basic costs should not carry an unfair tax burden.”

Source: VoteMate — 2026 BC Provincial Election: reason for running (submitted by the candidate or their team)

Confidence:High

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