Mark MacDonaldConservative Party

Candidate for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island

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?

Committed to repealing and replacing the HPOA to keep professional oversight free of political interference.

PRE-WINDOW: response dated 2026-10-11 on the tracker; verified absent from all BC baseline files, all prior run JSONs, and all prior imports — never extracted before.
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?"
Committed to repealing and replacing the Health Professions and Occupations Act
Says professional oversight should stay independent and free from political interference

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“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: HPOA and the 2026 BC Election | Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance · October 11, 2026

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Wants to unleash the private sector to bring big projects and higher-paying jobs to Nanaimo.

Backs big projects that promise higher-paying jobs for Nanaimo
Supports Harmac's proposed major greenhouse (up to 100 well-paying jobs) and growing more of Vancouver Island's food locally
Focuses on restoring the forest industry

Show their words & source (reported remarks)

“Nanaimo needs big projects, because they promise higher-paying jobs. We need to provide more for our kids than providing coffee for kayak jobs…Harmac is wanting to add a major greenhouse that will provide up to 100 well-paying jobs, so Vancouver Island does not grow enough of its food. Imagine if Harmac, of all places, they want to put a major greenhouse in there…we will also focus on restoring the forest industry.”

Source: Economy and jobs the focus at Nanaimo provincial candidate forum — The Lounge 99.9 · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

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