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Richmond-Bridgeport · British Columbia

2 candidates for 1 seat

Everyone is compared on the same 12 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.

Bio

Linda Li

Since 1996, Linda Li has been a pillar of the community in Richmond, actively involved with the Richmond Chinese Community Society and the Richmond Hospital Foundation. A devoted mother of three, she is the managing broker at Selmak Realty Ltd.

Teresa Wat Elected — unofficial result

Teresa Wat has served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond-Bridgeport since 2013, winning re-election in 2017, 2020 and 2024. Between 2013 and 2017, she was the Minister of International Trade and the Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism.

Healthcare

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

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Would fight to strengthen healthcare in Richmond-Bridgeport.

  • Would fight to build a stronger province.
  • Names strengthening healthcare.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“As a member of David Eby's BC NDP team, Linda will fight to build a stronger province, bring down costs, strengthen healthcare and create good jobs, so that everyone can build a good life in the place they love.”

Source: Linda Li and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (lindali.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Committed to repealing the HPOA and replacing it with legislation, built with the professions and the public, that keeps politics out of health care.

  • 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: Yes — commits to repeal and replace the HPOA.
  • Would work with the professions to keep their oversight independent and free from political interference.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“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?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Would fight to bring down costs so everyone can build a good life in the place they love.

  • Would fight to build a stronger province.
  • Names bringing down costs.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“As a member of David Eby's BC NDP team, Linda will fight to build a stronger province, bring down costs, strengthen healthcare and create good jobs, so that everyone can build a good life in the place they love.”

Source: Linda Li and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (lindali.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

British Columbians want a credible alternative to the NDP focused on affordability and competent government.

  • Said British Columbians want a strong, credible alternative to the NDP.
  • Named focus: affordability and competent government.
Show their words & source (reported remarks)
“British Columbians want a strong, credible alternative to the NDP that is focused on affordability, competent government,”

Source: The Canadian Press via noticiasenvivo.cl — Teresa Wat joins new party of former BC Conservatives · September 11, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy & jobs

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

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Would fight to create good jobs in Richmond-Bridgeport.

  • Would fight to build a stronger province.
  • Names creating good jobs.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“As a member of David Eby's BC NDP team, Linda will fight to build a stronger province, bring down costs, strengthen healthcare and create good jobs, so that everyone can build a good life in the place they love.”

Source: Linda Li and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (lindali.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Linda Li BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Teresa Wat Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

British Columbians want a strong, credible alternative to the NDP that is focused on affordability and competent government.

  • Said British Columbians want a strong, credible alternative to the NDP.
  • Named focus: affordability and competent government.
Show their words & source (reported remarks)
“British Columbians want a strong, credible alternative to the NDP that is focused on affordability, competent government,”

Source: The Canadian Press via noticiasenvivo.cl — Teresa Wat joins new party of former BC Conservatives · September 11, 2026

Confidence:High

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