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Sid TobiasCentreBC

Candidate for Esquimalt-Colwood

In their own words

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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.

Says quality healthcare begins with access to primary care and communities can be part of the solution.

  • Says quality healthcare begins with access to primary care and communities can be part of the solution
  • Points to View Royal, Colwood and Esquimalt creating new primary-care clinics with physicians
  • Calls it a practical example of communities, providers and governments working together
“Quality healthcare begins with access to primary care, and communities can be part of the solution.”

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Source: Sid Tobias - Esquimalt-Colwood

Confidence:High

Endorses a goal of a family doctor or nurse-practitioner team for everyone who wants one by the end of 2031.

  • Writing on his own campaign site on Oct 20, 2026, Tobias names access to primary health care as one of his three priorities for Esquimalt–Colwood
  • Endorses a goal of a family doctor or nurse-practitioner team for everyone who wants one by the end of 2031
  • Points to the Eagle Creek primary care clinic as an example of local leadership and cooperation delivering results
“Expanding access to family doctors and nurse practitioner teams, with a goal of providing primary care to everyone who wants it by the end of 2031.”

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Source: Why I Chose CentreBC: Putting Practical Solutions Ahead of Political Division — Sid Tobias · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

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

Says housing policy should build complete, healthy communities, not just hit density targets; backs doubling BC Builds to 20,000 homes.

  • Writing on his own campaign site on Oct 20, 2026, Tobias names housing as one of his three priorities for Esquimalt–Colwood
  • Says provincial housing policy should support complete, healthy communities rather than focus almost exclusively on density targets
  • Also backs doubling BC Builds to 20,000 below-market homes by 2031
“Third, we need to reconsider the province’s approach to housing. Building more homes is essential, but provincial housing policy should support complete, healthy communities rather than focus almost exclusively on density targets.”

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Source: Why I Chose CentreBC: Putting Practical Solutions Ahead of Political Division — Sid Tobias · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

Co-wrote a piece saying B.C. should build homes for people, not properties for portfolios.

  • Co-authored with fellow CentreBC candidate Andrew Weaver
  • Says B.C. should be building homes for people, not simply properties for portfolios
“We should be building homes for people, not simply properties for portfolios.”

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Source: Who Are We Building For? Investors or Families? - Andrew Weaver · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Would raise the annual renter's tax credit from $400 to $600, with income-based eligibility.

  • Writing on his own campaign site on Oct 20, 2026, CentreBC candidate Sid Tobias endorses his party's costed platform
  • Would raise the annual renter's tax credit from $400 to $600 with income-based eligibility
  • Cites this as one of the platform's specific commitments with numbers and dates attached
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“Increasing the annual renter’s tax credit from $400 to $600, with income-based eligibility.”

Source: Why I Chose CentreBC: Putting Practical Solutions Ahead of Political Division — Sid Tobias · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy & jobs

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

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

Has worked directly on policing and emergency services as mayor and CRD director; backs strong public-safety systems.

  • Has worked directly on policing, emergency services and regional infrastructure as mayor and CRD director
  • Notes the growing costs municipalities face providing essential public-safety services
  • Backs British Columbians feeling safe in their homes and communities
“As Mayor and CRD Director, I have worked directly on policing, emergency services, regional infrastructure and the growing costs municipalities face in providing essential public-safety services.”

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Source: Sid Tobias - Esquimalt-Colwood

Confidence:High

Backs adding 500 provincial RCMP officers over five years.

  • Writing on his own campaign site on Oct 20, 2026, Tobias lists platform commitments with numbers and dates
  • Endorses adding 500 provincial RCMP officers over five years
“Adding 500 provincial RCMP officers over five years.”

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Source: Why I Chose CentreBC: Putting Practical Solutions Ahead of Political Division — Sid Tobias · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Backs a 15% increase in transit service by 2030; cites the Reconciliation Corridor Initiative as a regional transport model.

  • Writing on his own campaign site on Oct 20, 2026, Tobias names transportation across the West Shore as one of his three priorities
  • Endorses a 15% increase in transit service by 2030
  • Also cites the Reconciliation Corridor Initiative — First Nations, municipalities and regional partners exploring a regional transportation solution
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Increasing transit service by 15% by 2030.”

Source: Why I Chose CentreBC: Putting Practical Solutions Ahead of Political Division — Sid Tobias · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

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

Says better collaboration between governments can deliver better value without shifting costs between taxpayers.

  • Says predictable funding and genuine partnership between governments matter
  • Argues collaboration can deliver better value without moving costs between taxpayer-funded bodies
“Better collaboration between governments can deliver better value without simply moving costs from one taxpayer-funded organization to another.”

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Source: Sid Tobias - Esquimalt-Colwood

Confidence:High

Backs CentreBC's fiscal plan: deficit to ~$9B by 2030/31, balanced budget by 2034/35, first income-tax rate cut 5.6→5.06%.

  • Writing on his own campaign site on Oct 20, 2026, CentreBC candidate Sid Tobias endorses his party's costed 42-page platform
  • Backs a plan cutting the deficit every year after the first budget to ~$9 billion by 2030/31, with a balanced budget targeted for 2034/35
  • Also backs cutting the first provincial income-tax rate from 5.6% to 5.06% in 2027
“For example, the party proposes reducing the provincial deficit each year after its first budget, bringing it to approximately $9 billion by 2030/31, with a balanced budget targeted for 2034/35.”

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Source: Why I Chose CentreBC: Putting Practical Solutions Ahead of Political Division — Sid Tobias · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

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