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Burnaby-New Westminster · 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.

Bio

Greg DePaco

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Joe Latam

Born and raised in British Columbia, Joe Latam is a member of Métis Nation BC. He is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and has experience from both the public and private sectors, including BC's agriculture and manufacturing industries.

Raj Chouhan Elected — unofficial result

Raj Chouhan moved to Canada in 1973, and has spent his career fighting for regular people. Elected six times as an MLA, Raj is the first South Asian person to serve as Speaker of the House in the BC legislature. He is the founding President of the Canadian Farmworkers' Union.

Healthcare

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

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam 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

Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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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?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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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.
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“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?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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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.
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“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?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Greg DePaco BC Green PartyWithdrawn

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Joe Latam Conservative Party

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Advocated for free expression and common-sense policies on campus as a student leader.

  • Served as Treasurer of the UBC Young Conservatives.
  • Advocated for free expression and common-sense policies on campus.
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“While at UBC, Joe served as Treasurer of the UBC Young Conservatives and advocated for free expression and common-sense policies on campus.”

Source: Conservative Party of BC — candidate profile: Joe Latam · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Raj Chouhan BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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