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Richmond Centre · British Columbia

4 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

Calvin Dang

Calvin Dang is a long-time Richmond business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, and youth sports advocate. Since 2014, he has operated federally registered food-processing businesses specializing in fresh seafood and meat.

Henry Yao

Born in Taiwan, Henry Yao moved to Richmond when he was young and is fluent in both English and Mandarin. Henry served as the MLA for Richmond South Centre from 2020-2024 and is a dedicated community volunteer active with multiple community organizations.

Lawrence Chen

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Sacha Peter Elected — unofficial result

Sacha Peter is a Chartered Professional Accountant specializing in corporate taxation. Born and raised in Richmond, he graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, and has served on many boards and committees, most notably the Cultus Lake Park Board, including three years as Chair.

Healthcare

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

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Would stand up for young families and strengthen healthcare in Richmond.

  • Ready to stand up for young families in Richmond.
  • Would strengthen healthcare and protect the services families count on.
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“Henry Yao is ready to stand up for young families in Richmond, fight to protect the services that they count on, create good jobs, strengthen healthcare, and build a prosperous economy for the future.”

Source: Henry Yao and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (henryyao.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Lawrence Chen CWP

No website or social media listed

Would repeal the HPOA and work with medical professionals to draft balanced legislation removing 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: Yes — commits to repeal and replace the HPOA.
  • Says politicized regulation weakens healthcare autonomy.
  • Would work with medical professionals and Richmond residents to draft balanced legislation that removes political interference and protects clinical judgement.
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“Politicized regulation weakens healthcare autonomy. I will work with medical professionals and Richmond residents to draft balanced legislation, remove political interference, protect clinical judgement and keep patient care as our top priority.”

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

Confidence:High

Sacha Peter 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.
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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?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

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Lawrence Chen CWP

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

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Lawrence Chen CWP

No website or social media listed

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy & jobs

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

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Would create good jobs and build a prosperous economy for the future.

  • Ready to stand up for young families in Richmond.
  • Would create good jobs and build a prosperous economy for the future.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Henry Yao is ready to stand up for young families in Richmond, fight to protect the services that they count on, create good jobs, strengthen healthcare, and build a prosperous economy for the future.”

Source: Henry Yao and David Eby's BC NDP team — campaign site (henryyao.bcndp.ca)

Confidence:High

Lawrence Chen CWP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

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Lawrence Chen CWP

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

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Lawrence Chen CWP

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

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Lawrence Chen CWP

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

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Lawrence Chen CWP

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

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Lawrence Chen CWP

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

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Lawrence Chen CWP

No website or social media listed

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Sacha Peter 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?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

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Henry Yao BC NDP

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Lawrence Chen CWP

No website or social media listed

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Calvin Dang BC Green Party

No website or social media listed

Believes good representation starts with listening, understanding local concerns and working together.

  • Says good representation starts with listening and understanding local concerns.
  • Emphasizes working together on practical solutions.
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“I believe good representation starts with listening, understanding local concerns, and working together.”

Source: BC Greens — candidate profile: Calvin Dang

Confidence:High

Henry Yao BC NDP

No website or social media listed

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Lawrence Chen CWP

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Sacha Peter Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

Would scrutinize the provincial budget the way he has scrutinized companies: following the numbers and exposing waste.

  • Would scrutinize the provincial budget the way he has scrutinized publicly traded companies for nearly two decades.
  • Following the numbers, demanding accountability and exposing waste wherever he finds it.
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“As the MLA for Richmond Centre, Sacha will scrutinize the provincial budget the way he has scrutinized publicly traded companies for nearly two decades: following the numbers, demanding accountability and exposing waste wherever he finds it.”

Source: Conservative Party of BC — candidate profile: Sacha Peter · October 3, 2026

Confidence:High

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