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Raj ChouhanBC NDP

Candidate for Burnaby-New Westminster

Elected — unofficial result

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?

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

Wants government to strengthen the healthcare British Columbians rely on.

  • Believes people in Burnaby-New Westminster need a government ready to stand up for them and protect what matters.
  • Names strengthening the healthcare that British Columbians rely on.
“Raj believes that people in Burnaby-New Westminster need a government that is ready to stand up for them and protect what matters - supporting workers and businesses facing tariffs, bringing down the costs people face, or strengthening the healthcare that British Columbians rely on.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Anne Kang and David Eby's BC NDP team — Raj Chouhan campaign site (rajchouhan.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW (Oct 22): Chouhan backs full-day, 7-day service at Burnaby's Edmonds UPCC for timely care close to home.

  • Expand Edmonds UPCC from evening/weekends-only to full-day service, seven days a week.
  • Second full-day UPCC in Burnaby; aims to ease pressure on hospital emergency departments.
“Opening the Edmonds UPCC for full-day service, seven days a week, means more people can get the care they need when they need it”

(a few sentences)

Source: BC NDP release — BC NDP commits to expanding hours at Edmonds Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Burnaby (Raj Chouhan quote) · 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?

Wants government to bring down the costs people in Burnaby-New Westminster face.

  • Believes people in Burnaby-New Westminster need a government ready to stand up for them and protect what matters.
  • Names bringing down the costs people face.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Raj believes that people in Burnaby-New Westminster need a government that is ready to stand up for them and protect what matters - supporting workers and businesses facing tariffs, bringing down the costs people face, or strengthening the healthcare that British Columbians rely on.”

Source: Anne Kang and David Eby's BC NDP team — Raj Chouhan campaign site (rajchouhan.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Economy & jobs

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

Stands up for workers and businesses in Burnaby-New Westminster facing tariffs.

  • Believes people in Burnaby-New Westminster need a government ready to stand up for them and protect what matters.
  • Names supporting workers and businesses facing tariffs.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Raj believes that people in Burnaby-New Westminster need a government that is ready to stand up for them and protect what matters - supporting workers and businesses facing tariffs, bringing down the costs people face, or strengthening the healthcare that British Columbians rely on.”

Source: Anne Kang and David Eby's BC NDP team — Raj Chouhan campaign site (rajchouhan.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

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?

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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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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