Healthcare
Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?
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Binny Boparai
BC NDP
Candidate for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream
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.
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Cost of living
Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?
Boparai is running to make life more affordable amid rising costs and uncertainty.
- Cites rising costs and economic uncertainty hitting families and entrepreneurs.
- Running to make life more affordable.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Small businesses and farmers are the backbone of our local economy, and they need a government that understands the challenges they face. I’ve built a business here in the Okanagan, created local jobs and seen firsthand how rising costs and economic uncertainty affect families and entrepreneurs. I’m running to make life more affordable, strengthen local food systems and build an economy where young people can find opportunity and build their future right here at home.”
Source: More BC NDP candidates ready to fight for their communities · October 6, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy & jobs
Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?
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Boparai wants to strengthen local food systems and build an economy where youth can stay.
- Calls small businesses and farmers the backbone of the local economy.
- Wants to strengthen local food systems and build an economy where young people find opportunity at home.
“Small businesses and farmers are the backbone of our local economy, and they need a government that understands the challenges they face. I’ve built a business here in the Okanagan, created local jobs and seen firsthand how rising costs and economic uncertainty affect families and entrepreneurs. I’m running to make life more affordable, strengthen local food systems and build an economy where young people can find opportunity and build their future right here at home.”
(a few sentences)
Source: More BC NDP candidates ready to fight for their communities · October 6, 2026
Confidence:High
Boparai says regional economic growth will bring good jobs and solve underlying issues.
- Identified cost of living and job creation as key priorities.
- Argues regional economic growth brings good jobs, which solves many underlying issues.
“If we have growth, economic growth in our region, that's going to bring on good jobs and that solves a lot of the other underlying issues.”
(reported remarks)
Source: Global News (Okanagan): Kelowna-area candidates make final push before election day (via republisher mirror) · October 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?
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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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