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Burnaby East · British Columbia

4 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

De Ding

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Javad Shushtarian

Javad Shushtarian is a longtime Burnaby resident, recent nursing graduate and community volunteer who has called the Forest Grove neighbourhood home for the past 23 years. He recently completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at BCIT and is in the process of obtaining his nursing licence in British Columbia.

Peter Si

Peter Si moved to Burnaby at age 12 and has called the community home ever since. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, History and International Studies, and has worked on campaigns at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.

Rohini Reah Arora Elected — unofficial result

Rohini Arora was first elected in 2024 and served as Deputy Chair of the BC Government Caucus. Prior to public life, Rohini served as the Director of Organizing and Campaigns at the BC Federation of Labour, and has over a decade of experience mentoring youth in civic engagement.

Healthcare

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

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Top priority: improving healthcare for people in Burnaby East.

  • Names it among his top three priorities for Burnaby East.
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“I am running to be the MLA for Burnaby East for a number of reasons, however, my top three priorities are improving affordability, healthcare, and transit accessibility for people in my community.”

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

Confidence:High

Peter Si Conservative Party

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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.
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“Yes. We support repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and working with the professions to keep their oversight independent and free from political interference.”

Source: Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance — 2026 candidate questionnaire (HPOA) · October 11, 2026

Confidence:High

Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Top priority: improving affordability for people in Burnaby East.

  • Names it among his top three priorities for Burnaby East.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I am running to be the MLA for Burnaby East for a number of reasons, however, my top three priorities are improving affordability, healthcare, and transit accessibility for people in my community.”

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

Confidence:High

Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Economy & jobs

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

De Ding OneBC

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Wants his kids to have a better future, not become economic refugees like him.

  • Wants his kids to have a better future.
  • Does not want them to follow his footsteps of becoming an economic refugee to south of the border.
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“I want my kids have a better future and don't follow my footsteps of becoming an economic refugee to south of border.”

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

Confidence:High

Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Building a stronger economy for people and families in Burnaby East.

  • Campaign focus: building a stronger economy for people and families in Burnaby East.
  • Previously Director of Organizing and Campaigns at the BC Federation of Labour.
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“Building a stronger economy for people and families in Burnaby East”

Source: Rohini Arora and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (rohiniarora.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Top priority: improving transit accessibility for people in Burnaby East.

  • Names it among his top three priorities for Burnaby East.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I am running to be the MLA for Burnaby East for a number of reasons, however, my top three priorities are improving affordability, healthcare, and transit accessibility for people in my community.”

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

Confidence:High

Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

De Ding OneBC

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Javad Shushtarian BC Green Party

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Peter Si Conservative Party

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Worked in Victoria for the Conservative caucus supporting elected members as they hold the government to account.

  • For the past two years worked in Victoria for the Conservative caucus.
  • Supported elected members as they hold the government to account.
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“For the past two years, Peter has worked in Victoria for the Conservative caucus, supporting elected members as they hold the government to account.”

Source: Conservative Party of BC — candidate profile: Peter Si · October 2, 2026

Confidence:High

Rohini Reah Arora BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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