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Oak Bay-Gordon Head · British Columbia

4 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Andrew Appleton

Andrew Appleton is a two-term Oak Bay municipal councillor and environmental professional with more than 25 years in environmental protection and conservation. He chaired Oak Bay's Community Climate Action Working Group, which launched the Coolkit community climate initiative.

Andrew Weaver

Andrew Weaver represented Oak Bay-Gordon Head as MLA from 2013 to 2020 and is running again with CentreBC. He says his approach is evidence over ideology and cooperation over conflict, focused on affordability, safety and opportunity.

Diana Gibson Elected — unofficial result

Diana Gibson is the BC NDP candidate for Oak Bay-Gordon Head, first elected MLA in 2024 and Minister of Citizens' Services (previously Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation). Before politics she was Executive Director of the Greater Victoria Community Social Planning Council, where she helped found the Greater Victoria Rent Bank, which helped more than 2,000 households keep their homes during the pandemic.

Stan Sipos

Stan Sipos is the Conservative Party of BC candidate for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. Born in communist Yugoslavia, he came to Canada as a refugee as a child, worked in the construction trades and spent more than 50 years in business and real estate development. He co-founded Cielo Carbon Solutions, a carbon capture company, and was inducted into the inaugural class of the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame.

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Declined to commit to repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act in the 2026 HPOA candidate questionnaire.

  • 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?"
  • Answer: option 3 — "I am not able to commit" (declined to commit to repeal and replace).
  • No additional statement was submitted.
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“I am not able to commit”

Source: Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance — 2026 candidate questionnaire (HPOA) · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Commits to repealing the HPOA and working with the professions to keep oversight independent and free from political interference.

  • 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?"
  • Answer: option 1 — commits to repeal and replace the HPOA.
  • Additional statement: wants health-profession oversight kept independent and free from political interference.
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“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: Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance — 2026 candidate questionnaire (HPOA) · October 11, 2026

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Says as an Oak Bay councillor he championed housing affordability, active transportation and climate action.

  • Says as a councillor he championed housing affordability, active transportation and climate action
  • Says he has been on the front lines of where provincial policies land for residents
  • Announced as the Green candidate in Oak Bay-Gordon Head alongside a renters' rights plan
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“I've been on the front lines of where provincial policies land, and I've witnessed how those policies created issues for our residents," said Appleton. "As a councillor, I've championed housing affordability, active transportation, and climate action.”

Source: BC Greens announce plan to support renters, unveil two new candidates for South Island - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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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

Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Economy & jobs

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

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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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

Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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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

Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Andrew Appleton BC Green Party

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Pledges to keep Oak Bay-Gordon Head priorities front and centre and speak up on issues that matter.

  • Pledges to keep Oak Bay-Gordon Head priorities front and centre
  • Says he is willing to speak up on issues that matter to the community
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“I will keep Oak Bay-Gordon Head priorities front and centre, with a willingness to speak up on issues that matter to this community.”

Source: Andrew Appleton - Oak Bay-Gordon Head - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

Andrew Weaver CentreBC

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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.”

Source: Andrew Weaver - for Oak Bay-Gordon Head

Confidence:High

Diana Gibson BC NDPElected — unofficial result

dianagibson.bcndp.ca — Diana Gibson’s campaign website, opens in a new tab

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Stan Sipos Conservative Party

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