Keenan YangCWP

Candidate for Richmond-Steveston

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Where they stand

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Healthcare

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

Asked about health care and Richmond Hospital: retain professionals via incentives, fair pay, manageable workloads.

Retaining and supporting healthcare professionals with targeted tax incentives, fair compensation and manageable workloads
Listening to frontline workers to improve working conditions and retain experienced staff

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“Improving healthcare starts with retaining and supporting our healthcare professionals. I advocate for targeted tax incentives, fair compensation, manageable workloads and protection against burnout. By listening to frontline workers and improving working conditions, we can retain experienced professionals, attract new talent and provide better healthcare for Richmond residents.”

Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Housing

Will 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.

Asked about housing for unhoused residents incl. seniors: encourage private investment in affordable seniors' housing.

Encourage private investment in affordable seniors' residences and care facilities via partnerships with businesses and non-profits
Leverage non-government resources to expand options and ease pressure on public funding

“Everyone deserves safe, affordable housing. I support encouraging private investment in affordable seniors' residences and care facilities through partnerships with businesses and non-profits. By leveraging non-government resources, we can expand housing options, reduce pressure on public funding and develop sustainable, community-based solutions while preserving neighbourhood character.”

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Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Asked about Bills 44/47 housing density: supports responsible development while preserving neighbourhood character.

Responsible housing development, preserving Richmond's history, neighbourhood character and identity
Growth must weigh infrastructure capacity, environmental impacts and residents' concerns; communities deserve a meaningful voice

“I support responsible housing development while preserving Richmond's history, neighbourhood character and community identity. Growth must consider infrastructure capacity, environmental impacts and residents' concerns. I respect existing legislation but believe communities deserve a meaningful voice in shaping future development and improving housing policies.”

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Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Asked about tax rates for higher earners and businesses: growth, not higher taxes, raises living standards.

Sustainable economic growth rather than higher taxes as the path to better living standards
Attract investment, support businesses and create well-paying jobs while keeping B.C. competitive and affordable

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“I believe sustainable economic growth, rather than higher taxes, is the better path to improving living standards. By attracting investment, supporting businesses, developing technology and creating well-paying jobs, we can strengthen public revenues while keeping British Columbia competitive and affordable for families.”

Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy & jobs

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

Asked about business and U.S. trade wars: strengthen economic independence, diversify trade, create local jobs.

Expand domestic manufacturing, high-tech industries and globally competitive products
Diversify international trade partnerships; attract investment and innovation to create sustainable local jobs

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“Canada must strengthen its economic independence while recognizing the importance of U.S. trade. I support expanding domestic manufacturing, developing high-tech industries and globally competitive products and diversifying international trade partnerships. By attracting investment and innovation, we can reduce economic vulnerability, strengthen Canadian production and create sustainable local jobs.”

Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Asked about the dike improvement program: science-based flood protection and responsible spending.

Consult international experts and introduce proven technologies for flood protection
Integrate AI, big data and predictive modelling to optimize flood risk management cost-effectively

“As an Environmental Scientist, I support science-based flood protection and responsible spending. I would consult international experts, including China's experienced dike engineers and introduce proven technologies. By integrating AI, big data and predictive modelling with global expertise, we can optimize infrastructure planning, improve flood risk management and protect Richmond cost-effectively.”

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Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Asked about logistics-hub growth vs the environment: advance both through science-based decisions and clean tech.

Science-based decisions, innovative clean technologies and responsible industrial growth
Strengthen the logistics sector and create quality jobs while preserving ecosystems, heritage and community identity

“Economic development and environmental protection should advance together. As an Environmental Scientist, I support science-based decisions, innovative clean technologies and responsible industrial growth. Richmond can attract international expertise, strengthen its logistics sector and create quality jobs while preserving our natural ecosystems, heritage and community identity.”

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Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Asked about social disorder: safe community needs law enforcement, mental health services and early intervention.

Effective law enforcement, accessible mental health services and early intervention
Listening to residents, police and social service professionals to find practical solutions

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“A safe community requires effective law enforcement, accessible mental health services and early intervention. I support listening to residents, police and social service professionals to identify practical solutions. Richmond should remain a welcoming community where families, seniors and businesses feel safe and respected.”

Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Asked about the Massey tunnel replacement: responsible, evidence-based planning before any major project changes.

Assess engineering advice, costs, timelines, environmental impacts and public feedback before changing course
Priority: a reliable, affordable and sustainable long-term transportation solution

“I support improving the Massey crossing through responsible, evidence-based infrastructure planning. Before considering major changes to the existing project, we should carefully assess engineering advice, costs, timelines, environmental impacts and public feedback. Our priority must be a reliable, affordable and sustainable long-term transportation solution.”

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Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Asked about traffic and transit: smarter planning, better transit connections, intelligent traffic management.

Consult transportation professionals; improve public transit connections
Intelligent traffic management and cost-effective upgrades over more construction

“Richmond needs smarter transportation planning, not simply more construction. I support consulting transportation professionals, improving public transit connections, using intelligent traffic management technologies and prioritizing cost-effective infrastructure upgrades. Development must balance population growth, business transportation needs, environmental protection and neighbourhood quality of life.”

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Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

Asked about reconciliation and the Cowichan Tribes appeal: meaningful reconciliation, lawful property rights.

Respect judicial independence and support meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
Protect lawful rights of existing property owners; transparent legal processes and clear property rights

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“I respect judicial independence and support meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Equally important is protecting the lawful rights of existing property owners. I advocate for transparent legal processes, meaningful consultation and clear property rights to ensure reconciliation proceeds fairly while respecting Indigenous rights, homeowners and community stability.”

Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Asked why he's running: he would listen, represent Richmond-Steveston priorities and deliver practical results.

UBC graduate, Environmental Scientist and active community member
Running to listen, represent the community's priorities and deliver practical results for Richmond-Steveston

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“I'm Keenan Yang, a UBC graduate, Environmental Scientist, and active community member. My experience in professional work, business and family life helps me understand the challenges facing B.C. families. I'm running for MLA to listen, represent our community's priorities and deliver practical results for Richmond-Steveston.”

Source: B.C. Votes: Richmond-Steveston CanWest Party candidate Keenan Yang — Richmond News questionnaire · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

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