Healthcare
Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?
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Kelli Paddon
BC NDP
Candidate for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake
In their own words
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Where they stand
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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?
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Economy & jobs
Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?
Says the BC NDP is fighting to protect workers and businesses from the impacts of tariffs.
- Protect workers and businesses from the impacts of tariffs
- Reduce trade dependence on the United States
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“While the conservative parties are trying to be like Trump, the BC NDP is fighting to protect workers and businesses from the impacts of tariffs.”
Source: Kelli Paddon is the BC NDP's Candidate in Chilliwack-Cultus Lake — FVN · September 23, 2026
Confidence:High
Education
Will my kids' schools be properly funded?
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Environment & climate
Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Vows to keep fighting for provincial flood protection, drainage, pump stations and emergency planning with First Nations.
- Paddon's own climate-adaptation answer in the Build Chilliwack questionnaire: sustained partnership on flood protection, drainage, pump stations, emergency planning and updated risk mapping with local governments and First Nations.
- Cites her flood-recovery work: helping bring infrastructure and emergency-planning funding to the community.
- Also backs $30M annually for watershed protection as flood/drought resilience.
- First environment-climate row for Paddon; PRE-WINDOW verified miss (survey closed 16 Oct 2026; never extracted in any prior run).
“I would keep fighting for provincial investment in flood protection, drainage, pump stations, emergency planning, and updated risk mapping working with local governments and First Nations.”
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Source: Build Chilliwack: Environmental Questions for Chilliwack MLA Candidates (survey closed 16 Oct 2026 — PRE-WINDOW verified miss) · October 16, 2026
Confidence:High
Backs legislated emission targets, 30% of BC lands protected by 2030, and $30M a year for watershed protection.
- Paddon's own answer to Build Chilliwack's environmental questionnaire (Chilliwack-Cultus Lake candidates): supports BC's legislated emission targets plus the NDP commitments on 30% land protection and $30M/year watershed funding.
- Also calls for transparent public reporting on emissions, watershed health and habitat protection.
- First environment-climate row for Paddon (baseline has only economy-jobs; no prior rows on this).
- PRE-WINDOW verified miss: survey closed 16 Oct 2026; never extracted in any prior run.
“I support clear, measurable goals: BC's legislated emission targets, along with the BC NDP's commitments to protect 30% of BC's lands by 2030 and provide $30million a year for watershed protection.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Chilliwack: Environmental Questions for Chilliwack MLA Candidates (survey closed 16 Oct 2026 — PRE-WINDOW verified miss) · October 16, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
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