Healthcare
Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?
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Andrew Weaver
CentreBC
Candidate for Oak Bay-Gordon Head
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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?
Says B.C. should build homes for people, not properties for portfolios; backs reviving cooperative housing.
- Says B.C. should be building homes for people, not simply properties for portfolios
- Wants reviving cooperative housing as part of any serious provincial housing strategy
- Co-authored with fellow CentreBC candidate Sid Tobias
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“We should be building homes for people, not simply properties for portfolios." "Reviving cooperative housing should be part of any serious provincial housing strategy.”
Source: Who Are We Building For? Investors or Families? - Andrew Weaver · October 16, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
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Education
Will my kids' schools be properly funded?
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Environment & climate
Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?
Wants to use B.C.'s renewable electricity to replace gasoline in vehicles, cutting a major emissions source.
- Notes transportation accounts for about 40% of B.C.'s total greenhouse gas emissions
- Says B.C.'s largely renewable electricity system is an advantage for electrifying transport
- Wants more British Columbians to experience the benefits of driving electric
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“We also have a tremendous advantage: a largely renewable electricity system. BC Hydro reports that more than 98% of the electricity it generates comes from clean, renewable sources. Using that electricity to replace gasoline in our vehicles is an opportunity we should be pursuing enthusiastically.”
Source: Making electric vehicles an easier choice - Andrew Weaver · October 16, 2026
Confidence:High
Public safety
Will repeat offenders stay off my street?
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Transportation
Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?
Backs fast EV chargers at least every 80 km on B.C. highways by 2030, with reliability treated as seriously as installation.
- Has driven electric since 2014 and is an enthusiastic advocate for EVs
- Backs CentreBC's commitment to fast chargers at least every 80 kilometres on main highways by 2030, with about 1,500 new fast-charging ports
- Says charger reliability deserves the same attention as installation
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“I have been driving an electric vehicle since I bought my Nissan Leaf in 2014. After more than a decade, I have no desire to go back to gasoline. The convenience of charging at home, the lower running costs and the pleasure of driving an EV have made me an enthusiastic advocate.”
Source: Making electric vehicles an easier choice - Andrew Weaver · October 16, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Is running with CentreBC for practical solutions, strong public services and a thriving economy.
- Is running with CentreBC to put people before partisan politics
- Promises practical solutions, strong public services and a thriving economy
- Brings an approach of evidence over ideology and cooperation over conflict
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“I'm running with CentreBC to put people before partisan politics: practical solutions, strong public services and a thriving economy.”
Confidence:High
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