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North Vancouver-Lonsdale · British Columbia
3 candidates for 1 seat
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| Issue | Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial resultNo website or social media listed | Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green PartyNo website or social media listed | Trevor Withers Conservative PartyNo website or social media listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio | Bowinn Ma was first elected MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale in 2017 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024, serving in cabinet as Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and Minister of Infrastructure. A professional engineer and working mother of two, she worked on regional transportation planning for the North Shore, helping advance a rapid-transit concept the TransLink Mayors' Council identified as a regional priority. | Joshua A. Singer Johnson is a lawyer and housing advocate, and a lifelong North Vancouver resident, with experience in constitutional law, Indigenous litigation, human rights and tenant advocacy. He studied History and Philosophy at the University of Ottawa and completed his law degree at McGill University. Housing affordability and renters' rights are central to his advocacy, alongside public transportation and environmental protection. | Trevor Withers is the Conservative Party of BC candidate for North Vancouver-Lonsdale and a North Shore local. A Queen's University graduate, he works as a Data Visualization Engineer at Aritzia, and previously worked at Tap & Barrel in North Vancouver and played junior hockey with the North Vancouver Wolfpack. |
| HealthcareWill 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. Ma: new medical school and record health-worker recruitment; next: tripled US doctor/nurse recruitment, more clinics and scanners.
“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 Points to strengthened healthcare in North Vancouver.
“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 | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| HousingWill 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 BC housing costs are falling fastest in Canada; would fight speculators, tax empty condos, add rent-to-own, and build 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 Points to more affordable homes built in North Vancouver.
“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 | Would reinstate the Community Housing Fund, build 26,000 non-market homes a year, restore vacancy controls, and scale up rent support.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“By building more public and non-market housing. We will reinstate the Community Housing Fund, build 26,000 non-market homes per year, restore vacancy controls to prevent rent increases between tenancies, and scale up rent support programs.” Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Cost of livingCan I afford groceries, hydro and insurance? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Singer Johnson: free public transit, vacancy controls, public housing, $10/day childcare, and a tax on extreme wealth over $50M.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Make public transit free. Implement vacancy controls and restrictions on renovictions. Build public housing.” Source: North Shore News Q&A: North Vancouver-Lonsdale's candidates · October 19, 2026 Confidence:High | Would raise the basic personal exemption to $32,000, cutting income tax up to $1,000 a year per worker, and oppose new taxes.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“We’ll raise B.C.’s basic personal exemption to $32,000, cutting provincial income tax by up to $1,000 a year per worker. We’ll oppose new taxes and cut government waste so families keep more for groceries, gas, rent and everyday essentials.” Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Economy & jobsWill BC's economy create good jobs where I live? | Aims to establish BC as an economic leader in Canada.
Show their words & sourceHide (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 | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| EducationWill my kids' schools be properly funded? | Points to investment in North Vancouver schools.
Show their words & sourceHide (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 | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Environment & climateIs the province protecting forests, water and climate? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Public safetyWill repeat offenders stay off my street? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Would add 750 police officers and 50 prosecutors and expand mental-health and addiction treatment.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“We’ll add 750 police officers, hire 50 prosecutors and expand mental-health and addiction treatment. People living on the street need a path into care and stability; everyone deserves safe parks, neighbourhoods and public spaces.” Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026 Confidence:High |
| TransportationWill 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.
Show their words & sourceHide (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 | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Would tackle bottlenecks on the Cut (Highway 1), improve road connections, and advance North Shore rapid transit with TransLink.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“I’ll push to address bottlenecks on the Cut (highway 1), improve road connections and advance North Shore rapid transit with TransLink. Every major project should have a clear budget, firm timelines and public accountability.” Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Mental health & addictionsHow will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Backs a housing-first model, voluntary addiction treatment and safe supply, and raising assistance rates to livable, indexed amounts.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Implement a housing-first model to address homelessness. Treat addiction as a health issue by providing voluntary treatment and safe supply of drugs. Raise disability and social assistance rates to livable amounts and index them to inflation.” Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Seniors & long-term careCan seniors age with dignity in BC? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Indigenous relationsHow will the province work with Indigenous peoples? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Committed to fully implementing DRIPA; condemns misinformation about the Cowichan decision and private property.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“I am committed to honouring the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples by fully implementing DRIPA. I strongly condemn the misinformation and racism emanating from the BC NDP and Conservatives regarding the Cowichan decision and private property.” Source: North Shore News — BC Votes 2026 Q&A: North Vancouver-Lonsdale candidates · October 19, 2026 Confidence:High | Would repeal DRIPA while respecting constitutional Indigenous rights, consult directly, and expand Indigenous project ownership.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“We'll repeal DRIPA while respecting constitutional Indigenous rights, consult directly with First Nations and expand Indigenous ownership in major projects. Reconciliation should deliver trust, jobs and shared prosperity.” Source: North Shore News — BC Votes 2026 Q&A: North Vancouver-Lonsdale candidates · October 19, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Government & taxesIs the province spending my money wisely? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Pledges open listening and accountability to North Vancouver-Lonsdale voters.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I would love to tell you what I think, to learn from you, to have my mind changed, and to earn your vote in this election.” Source: Joshua A Singer Johnson - North Vancouver-Lonsdale - BC Green Party Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
Bio
Bowinn Ma ✓Elected — unofficial result
Bowinn Ma was first elected MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale in 2017 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024, serving in cabinet as Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and Minister of Infrastructure. A professional engineer and working mother of two, she worked on regional transportation planning for the North Shore, helping advance a rapid-transit concept the TransLink Mayors' Council identified as a regional priority.
Joshua A Singer Johnson
Joshua A. Singer Johnson is a lawyer and housing advocate, and a lifelong North Vancouver resident, with experience in constitutional law, Indigenous litigation, human rights and tenant advocacy. He studied History and Philosophy at the University of Ottawa and completed his law degree at McGill University. Housing affordability and renters' rights are central to his advocacy, alongside public transportation and environmental protection.
Trevor Withers
Trevor Withers is the Conservative Party of BC candidate for North Vancouver-Lonsdale and a North Shore local. A Queen's University graduate, he works as a Data Visualization Engineer at Aritzia, and previously worked at Tap & Barrel in North Vancouver and played junior hockey with the North Vancouver Wolfpack.
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
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
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
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
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
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
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Would reinstate the Community Housing Fund, build 26,000 non-market homes a year, restore vacancy controls, and scale up rent support.
- Build more public and non-market housing
- Reinstate the Community Housing Fund; build 26,000 non-market homes per year
- Restore vacancy controls and scale up rent support programs
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“By building more public and non-market housing. We will reinstate the Community Housing Fund, build 26,000 non-market homes per year, restore vacancy controls to prevent rent increases between tenancies, and scale up rent support programs.”
Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Cost of living
Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Singer Johnson: free public transit, vacancy controls, public housing, $10/day childcare, and a tax on extreme wealth over $50M.
- Free public transit, vacancy controls and restrictions on renovictions
- Build public housing; restrict excess profits on essential items
- Universal $10/day childcare; a tax on extreme wealth in excess of $50 million
- From the North Shore News candidate questionnaire (published Oct 19, 2026; PRE-WINDOW verified earlier miss — never extracted before this run)
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Make public transit free. Implement vacancy controls and restrictions on renovictions. Build public housing.”
Source: North Shore News Q&A: North Vancouver-Lonsdale's candidates · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Would raise the basic personal exemption to $32,000, cutting income tax up to $1,000 a year per worker, and oppose new taxes.
- Raise B.C.'s basic personal exemption to $32,000
- Cut provincial income tax by up to $1,000 a year per worker
- Oppose new taxes and cut government waste
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“We’ll raise B.C.’s basic personal exemption to $32,000, cutting provincial income tax by up to $1,000 a year per worker. We’ll oppose new taxes and cut government waste so families keep more for groceries, gas, rent and everyday essentials.”
Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy & jobs
Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
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 & sourceHide (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
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Education
Will my kids' schools be properly funded?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
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 & sourceHide (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
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Environment & climate
Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Public safety
Will repeat offenders stay off my street?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Would add 750 police officers and 50 prosecutors and expand mental-health and addiction treatment.
- Add 750 police officers and hire 50 prosecutors
- Expand mental-health and addiction treatment
- A path into care and stability for people living on the street
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“We’ll add 750 police officers, hire 50 prosecutors and expand mental-health and addiction treatment. People living on the street need a path into care and stability; everyone deserves safe parks, neighbourhoods and public spaces.”
Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Transportation
Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
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 & sourceHide (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
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Would tackle bottlenecks on the Cut (Highway 1), improve road connections, and advance North Shore rapid transit with TransLink.
- Address bottlenecks on the Cut (Highway 1) and improve road connections
- Advance North Shore rapid transit with TransLink
- Clear budgets, firm timelines and public accountability for major projects
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“I’ll push to address bottlenecks on the Cut (highway 1), improve road connections and advance North Shore rapid transit with TransLink. Every major project should have a clear budget, firm timelines and public accountability.”
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?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Backs a housing-first model, voluntary addiction treatment and safe supply, and raising assistance rates to livable, indexed amounts.
- Housing-first model to address homelessness
- Treat addiction as a health issue: voluntary treatment and safe supply
- Raise disability and social assistance rates to livable amounts, indexed to inflation
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Implement a housing-first model to address homelessness. Treat addiction as a health issue by providing voluntary treatment and safe supply of drugs. Raise disability and social assistance rates to livable amounts and index them to inflation.”
Source: Who is running in North Vancouver Lonsdale? · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Seniors & long-term care
Can seniors age with dignity in BC?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Indigenous relations
How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Committed to fully implementing DRIPA; condemns misinformation about the Cowichan decision and private property.
- Committed to honouring inherent Indigenous rights by fully implementing DRIPA
- Condemns misinformation and racism from BC NDP and Conservatives on the Cowichan decision and private property
- DRIPA/reconciliation answer from the North Shore News questionnaire; flagged by the morning scan as no-slug-home
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“I am committed to honouring the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples by fully implementing DRIPA. I strongly condemn the misinformation and racism emanating from the BC NDP and Conservatives regarding the Cowichan decision and private property.”
Source: North Shore News — BC Votes 2026 Q&A: North Vancouver-Lonsdale candidates · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Would repeal DRIPA while respecting constitutional Indigenous rights, consult directly, and expand Indigenous project ownership.
- Repeal DRIPA while respecting constitutional Indigenous rights
- Consult directly with First Nations; expand Indigenous ownership in major projects
- DRIPA/reconciliation answer from the North Shore News questionnaire; flagged by the morning scan as no-slug-home
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“We'll repeal DRIPA while respecting constitutional Indigenous rights, consult directly with First Nations and expand Indigenous ownership in major projects. Reconciliation should deliver trust, jobs and shared prosperity.”
Source: North Shore News — BC Votes 2026 Q&A: North Vancouver-Lonsdale candidates · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Government & taxes
Is the province spending my money wisely?
Bowinn Ma BC NDP✓Elected — unofficial result
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Joshua A Singer Johnson BC Green Party
No website or social media listed
Pledges open listening and accountability to North Vancouver-Lonsdale voters.
- Lawyer and housing advocate; priorities include accessible housing, renter protections, public transit and environmental protection.
- Frames campaign around listening, learning and earning votes.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I would love to tell you what I think, to learn from you, to have my mind changed, and to earn your vote in this election.”
Source: Joshua A Singer Johnson - North Vancouver-Lonsdale - BC Green Party
Confidence:High
Trevor Withers Conservative Party
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
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