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Burnaby South-Metrotown · British Columbia

4 candidates for 1 seat

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Candidate positions for Burnaby South-Metrotown, by issue
Issue	Andrew RoseOneBC No website or social media listed	Bryan FocklerBC Green Party No website or social media listed	David XieConservative Party No website or social media listed	Paul ChoiBC NDP No website or social media listed
Bio	Born and raised in Ontario's Niagara region, Andrew Rose studied computer science at Brock University, concentrating on artificial intelligence and software systems design. He now lives in Burnaby South with his wife, son, and daughter, and volunteers on his children's school parent advisory council.	Bryan Fockler is a project manager, workplace safety leader, and practical problem-solver with experience in international crisis management, data-driven efficiency, and frontline logistics. He currently works as an Amazon delivery driver out of South Burnaby.	David Xie has called Burnaby home for nearly a decade, where he lives with his wife and their son. Raised by immigrant parents, he graduated from the University of British Columbia and has built his career in recruitment and talent acquisition for more than a decade.	Paul Choi was first elected as MLA for Burnaby South–Metrotown in 2024 and served as Parliamentary Secretary for Trade in the Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth. A former police officer with experience as a small business owner and lawyer, Paul is also a Qualified Mediator and Arbitrator.
HealthcareWill there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	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. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “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	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
HousingWill I be able to afford to live here?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Cost of livingCan I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Economy & jobsWill BC's economy create good jobs where I live?	Committed to small and medium-sized businesses having room to grow and compete with less red tape. Committed to small and medium-sized businesses. Wants them to have a place to grow and compete in regional communities, with less red tape standing in the way. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “He is equally committed to small and medium-sized businesses, and to making sure they have a place to grow and compete in our regional communities, with less red tape standing in the way.” Source: OneBC — candidate profile: Andrew Rose Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Seeking re-election to protect livelihoods and support local businesses. Seeking re-election to protect livelihoods. Would support local businesses and build a stronger, more secure future for Burnaby South–Metrotown. “He is seeking re-election to protect livelihoods, support local businesses and build a stronger, more secure future for Burnaby South–Metrotown.” (a few sentences) Source: Paul Choi and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (paulchoi.bcndp.ca) Confidence:High Standing up to Trump's tariffs to protect BC jobs, businesses and the economic future. Standing up to Donald Trump's unfair tariffs. Fighting to protect B.C. jobs, businesses and economic future. “Paul Choi is standing up to Donald Trump's unfair tariffs and fighting to protect B.C. jobs, businesses and economic future.” (a few sentences) Source: Paul Choi and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (paulchoi.bcndp.ca) Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?
EducationWill my kids' schools be properly funded?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Environment & climateIs the province protecting forests, water and climate?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Rejects the idea that the economy and nature are a zero-sum game. Says the old-line parties treat the economy and nature as a zero-sum game. Says he rejects that false choice. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “The old-line parties treat the economy and nature as a zero-sum game. I reject that false choice.” Source: VoteMate — 2026 BC Provincial Election: reason for running (submitted by the candidate or their team) Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Public safetyWill repeat offenders stay off my street?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
TransportationWill the highways, ferries and transit keep up?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Mental health & addictionsHow will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Seniors & long-term careCan seniors age with dignity in BC?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Indigenous relationsHow will the province work with Indigenous peoples?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Government & taxesIs the province spending my money wisely?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bio

Andrew Rose

Born and raised in Ontario's Niagara region, Andrew Rose studied computer science at Brock University, concentrating on artificial intelligence and software systems design. He now lives in Burnaby South with his wife, son, and daughter, and volunteers on his children's school parent advisory council.

Bryan Fockler

Bryan Fockler is a project manager, workplace safety leader, and practical problem-solver with experience in international crisis management, data-driven efficiency, and frontline logistics. He currently works as an Amazon delivery driver out of South Burnaby.

David Xie

David Xie has called Burnaby home for nearly a decade, where he lives with his wife and their son. Raised by immigrant parents, he graduated from the University of British Columbia and has built his career in recruitment and talent acquisition for more than a decade.

Paul Choi

Paul Choi was first elected as MLA for Burnaby South–Metrotown in 2024 and served as Parliamentary Secretary for Trade in the Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth. A former police officer with experience as a small business owner and lawyer, Paul is also a Qualified Mediator and Arbitrator.

Healthcare

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

Andrew Rose OneBC

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bryan Fockler BC Green Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

David Xie Conservative Party

No website or social media listed

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.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“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

Paul Choi BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Andrew Rose OneBC

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bryan Fockler BC Green Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

David Xie Conservative Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Paul Choi BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Andrew Rose OneBC

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bryan Fockler BC Green Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

David Xie Conservative Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Paul Choi BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy & jobs

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

Andrew Rose OneBC

No website or social media listed

Committed to small and medium-sized businesses having room to grow and compete with less red tape.

Committed to small and medium-sized businesses.
Wants them to have a place to grow and compete in regional communities, with less red tape standing in the way.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“He is equally committed to small and medium-sized businesses, and to making sure they have a place to grow and compete in our regional communities, with less red tape standing in the way.”

Source: OneBC — candidate profile: Andrew Rose

Confidence:High

Bryan Fockler BC Green Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

David Xie Conservative Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Paul Choi BC NDP

No website or social media listed

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

Seeking re-election to protect livelihoods and support local businesses.

Seeking re-election to protect livelihoods.
Would support local businesses and build a stronger, more secure future for Burnaby South–Metrotown.

“He is seeking re-election to protect livelihoods, support local businesses and build a stronger, more secure future for Burnaby South–Metrotown.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Paul Choi and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (paulchoi.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Standing up to Trump's tariffs to protect BC jobs, businesses and the economic future.

Standing up to Donald Trump's unfair tariffs.
Fighting to protect B.C. jobs, businesses and economic future.

“Paul Choi is standing up to Donald Trump's unfair tariffs and fighting to protect B.C. jobs, businesses and economic future.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Paul Choi and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (paulchoi.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Andrew Rose OneBC

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bryan Fockler BC Green Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

David Xie Conservative Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Paul Choi BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Andrew Rose OneBC

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bryan Fockler BC Green Party

No website or social media listed

Rejects the idea that the economy and nature are a zero-sum game.

Says the old-line parties treat the economy and nature as a zero-sum game.
Says he rejects that false choice.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“The old-line parties treat the economy and nature as a zero-sum game. I reject that false choice.”

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

David Xie Conservative Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Paul Choi BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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