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Coquitlam-Burke Mountain · British Columbia

4 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Jodie Wickens

Jodie Wickens is the BC NDP MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, first elected in 2016 as the youngest woman MLA and elected again in 2024. She has served as Minister of Children and Family Development, and was Director of Programs and Services for Child and Youth Programs at a large non-profit, an advocate for public education and social justice.

Kaden Mann

Kaden Mann was born and raised in Coquitlam and has lived there his entire life. His background is in psychology and criminology, with experience in security and public safety; he frames his candidacy around listening, evidence and accountability.

Ryan Peterson Elected — unofficial result

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Valerie Morrison

Valerie Morrison is an animator and creative professional who has worked in animation for more than two decades, contributing to 12 major feature films as well as television, video games and digital media. She has lived in British Columbia for 14 years and called the Tri-Cities home for more than five years, serving as vice-president of her townhouse community's strata council. A major focus of her advocacy is the future of the Tri-Cities as the climate changes, including urban forests, green infrastructure and protection from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.

Healthcare

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

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Mann will push for one of CentreBC's 5 new public MRI machines at Eagle Ridge Hospital.

  • Personally pledges to push for an Eagle Ridge Hospital MRI under CentreBC's 5-machine plan
  • Backs public wait-time reporting for ER, scans and surgery
  • Calls for more home support and long-term-care capacity
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“I will personally push for one of CentreBC's 5 new public MRI machines to be located at Eagle Ridge Hospital, so Tri-Cities residents can access more diagnostic care closer to home.”

Source: Kaden Mann — What I Stand For (campaign homepage, kadenmann.ca)

Confidence:High

Ryan Peterson Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Ryan Peterson Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Ryan Peterson Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Economy & jobs

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

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Ryan Peterson Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Ryan Peterson Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Peterson commits to building a dedicated middle school on Burke Mountain if Conservatives win.

  • Will ensure a new, dedicated middle school is built on Burke Mountain
  • Says Burke Mountain families should not wait another 10 years for construction to start
  • Part of the Conservative commitment to Tri-Cities schools and an Eagle Ridge Hospital MRI
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“As your MLA, I will ensure a new, dedicated middle school is built on Burke Mountain. Burke Mountain families will not have to wait another 10 years to start construction on a school the community so desperately needs.”

Source: Conservative Party of BC will build a new middle school in Burke Mountain and invest in a new MRI machine at Eagle Ridge Hospital · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Says government must direct transformation toward a better, sustainable and inclusive future.

  • Frames her candidacy around guiding change toward a sustainable, inclusive future.
  • Focuses on climate adaptation for the Tri-Cities: urban forests, green infrastructure, extreme heat and wildfire smoke protection.
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“We live in times of great change, and our government needs to direct that transformation towards a better future for the benefit of all.”

Source: Valerie Morrison - Coquitlam-Burke Mountain - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Ryan Peterson Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Ryan Peterson Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Jodie Wickens BC NDP

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Kaden Mann CentreBC

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Mann pledges smarter spending: protect the front line, prioritize needs, show taxpayers results.

  • Rejects reflex tax hikes or blank-cheque spending
  • Wants government to show taxpayers where money goes and what results it delivers
  • Identifies $5.6B in savings over four years on his site
  • Source note: page title read 'Homepage Preview' when captured — flag for verification
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“I don't believe the answer is always another tax or another blank cheque. Spend smarter, protect the front line, prioritize what people actually need, and show taxpayers where their money is going.”

Source: Kaden Mann — What I Stand For (campaign homepage, kadenmann.ca)

Confidence:High

Ryan Peterson Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Valerie Morrison BC Green Party

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