Bowinn MaBC NDP

Candidate for North Vancouver-Lonsdale

Elected — unofficial result

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.

Points to strengthened healthcare in North Vancouver.

Says real progress was made strengthening healthcare in North Vancouver.
Cabinet minister (Emergency Management and Climate Readiness; Infrastructure); NDP campaign focus includes recruiting more health-care workers.

“We've made real progress for people right here in North Vancouver by strengthening healthcare, building more affordable homes, and investing in our schools, all while working to establish British Columbia as an economic leader in Canada,”

(reported remarks)

Source: Bowinn Ma to Seek Re-Election in North Vancouver-Lonsdale - StudioX News Canada · September 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Ma: new medical school and record health-worker recruitment; next: tripled US doctor/nurse recruitment, more clinics and scanners.

Opened a new medical school and led Canada in healthcare worker recruitment
Next: triple doctor and nurse recruitment from the US, expand public walk-in clinics
Cut surgical wait times, add MRIs and CT scanners, free shingles vaccines for seniors
From the North Shore News candidate questionnaire (published Oct 19, 2026; PRE-WINDOW verified earlier miss — never extracted before this run)

“We've opened a new medical school and led Canada in healthcare worker recruitment. Next: triple doctor and nurse recruitment from US, expand public walk-in clinics, cut surgical wait times.”

(a few sentences)

Source: North Shore News Q&A: North Vancouver-Lonsdale's candidates · October 19, 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.

Points to more affordable homes built in North Vancouver.

Says real progress was made building more affordable homes in North Vancouver.
Professional engineer and working mother; first elected 2017, re-elected 2020 and 2024.

“We've made real progress for people right here in North Vancouver by strengthening healthcare, building more affordable homes, and investing in our schools, all while working to establish British Columbia as an economic leader in Canada,”

(reported remarks)

Source: Bowinn Ma to Seek Re-Election in North Vancouver-Lonsdale - StudioX News Canada · September 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Says BC housing costs are falling fastest in Canada; would fight speculators, tax empty condos, add rent-to-own, and build affordable homes.

Fight speculators and tax empty condos
Create a rent-to-own program
Build more affordable homes

“In BC, housing costs are coming down faster than anywhere in Canada. We’re going to keep pushing: by fighting speculators, taxing empty condos, creating a rent-to-own program, and building more affordable homes.”

(a page or more)

Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026

Confidence:High

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy & jobs

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

Aims to establish BC as an economic leader in Canada.

Says the NDP is working to establish British Columbia as an economic leader in Canada.
NDP campaign focus includes strengthening the provincial economy and reducing costs.

Show their words & source (reported remarks)

“We've made real progress for people right here in North Vancouver by strengthening healthcare, building more affordable homes, and investing in our schools, all while working to establish British Columbia as an economic leader in Canada,”

Source: Bowinn Ma to Seek Re-Election in North Vancouver-Lonsdale - StudioX News Canada · September 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Points to investment in North Vancouver schools.

Says real progress was made investing in North Vancouver schools.
Seeking re-election; committed to continuing to serve North Vancouver.

Show their words & source (reported remarks)

“We've made real progress for people right here in North Vancouver by strengthening healthcare, building more affordable homes, and investing in our schools, all while working to establish British Columbia as an economic leader in Canada,”

Source: Bowinn Ma to Seek Re-Election in North Vancouver-Lonsdale - StudioX News Canada · September 23, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Would continue record transit investment and fund the North Shore BRT Line with an eye to eventually moving to SkyTrain.

Continue record investments in public transit and alternative transportation
Invest in the North Shore BRT Line, with an eye to eventually move to SkyTrain

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“Continue record investments in public transit and alternative transportation, giving people more choices to get around and leaving more space on roads for people driving. Invest in the North Shore BRT Line with an eye to eventually move to SkyTrain.”

Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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