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Committed to repealing the HPOA and replacing it with legislation, built with the professions and the public, that keeps politics out of health care.

• 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?"
• Answer: Yes — commits to repeal and replace the HPOA.
• Would work with the professions to keep their oversight independent and free from political interference.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High

Wants safe communities for children and families in Burnaby Centre.

• Says she wants safe communities.
• Frames it alongside high-quality education for children.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High

Running on accountability and integrity in government, aiming to make a positive impact for Burnaby Centre.

• Running for MLA because he believes in accountability and integrity in government.
• Says he can make a substantial positive impact for the constituents of Burnaby Centre.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High