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Surrey-Cloverdale · British Columbia

5 candidates for 1 seat

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Nicholas Cartmell Elected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon

Pat McCutcheon is the BC Green Party candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale, a retired professional engineer, small-business owner and longtime Cloverdale resident. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science and in 1995 founded his own engineering consulting firm, operating it for 28 years. He joined the BC Greens in 2019.

Sargy Chima

Sargy Chima is the CentreBC candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale, a Canadian-born longtime Surrey resident, mother, public servant and community advocate. With more than 20 years of public service experience, she serves as a Team Leader with Service Canada and has held national labour leadership positions, including elected National Executive Vice President of her union. She has previously run for provincial office in Surrey-Whalley and for Surrey City Council.

Stephen Dooley

Stephen Dooley is the BC NDP candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale. He recently retired as executive director of Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus, after teaching criminology and sociology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where he became its first director of community engagement. He has served as a director and chair of the Surrey Board of Trade and co-chair of the Surrey Poverty Reduction Coalition and the Surrey Social Innovation Summit. He holds a master's degree in sociology and has lived in the region for more than 25 years.

Travis Marchenski

Travis Marchenski is the OneBC candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale, a skilled tradesperson and small business owner who lives in Surrey with his wife and young child. After more than a decade on construction sites, he founded his own small construction business, focusing on representing working-class families and small business owners.

Healthcare

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

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Commits to repeal the Health Professions and Occupations Act.

  • 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?"
  • Commit to repealing the HPOA
  • Keep health-profession 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: HPOA and the 2026 BC Election | Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance · October 11, 2026

Confidence:High

Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Dooley is running to recruit healthcare workers, build homes and protect B.C. jobs, with a government that listens to families.

  • Recruit more healthcare workers for Surrey-Cloverdale
  • Build homes and stand up for B.C. jobs
  • Government that listens to families
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“For more than 30 years, I’ve worked with people across Surrey to turn community priorities into action. I’m running because families need opportunity, strong public services and a government that listens. I’m proud to join a BC NDP team focused on recruiting healthcare workers, building homes and standing up for B.C. jobs.”

Source: BC NDP welcomes more candidates committed to protecting the province — BC NDP

Confidence:High

Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Dooley is running to build homes, recruit healthcare workers and stand up for B.C. jobs with a government that listens.

  • Build more homes as a core campaign priority
  • Turn Surrey community priorities into action
  • A government that listens to families
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“For more than 30 years, I’ve worked with people across Surrey to turn community priorities into action. I’m running because families need opportunity, strong public services and a government that listens. I’m proud to join a BC NDP team focused on recruiting healthcare workers, building homes and standing up for B.C. jobs.”

Source: BC NDP welcomes more candidates committed to protecting the province — BC NDP

Confidence:High

Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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NDP freezing ICBC rates another 3 years; warns Conservative changes could raise family costs.

  • BC NDP would freeze ICBC rates for another three years
  • Contrasts with Conservatives considering changes he says would raise costs
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“The choice is clear: affordable public auto insurance or a return to higher costs and private profits. The BC NDP is freezing ICBC rates for another three years, while the Conservatives are considering changes that could drive up costs for BC families. Let's keep insurance affordable for everyone.”

Source: Stephen Dooley Instagram post (ICBC rates) · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Economy & jobs

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

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Dooley is running to stand up for B.C. jobs, recruit healthcare workers and build homes with a government that listens.

  • Stand up for B.C. jobs
  • Give families opportunity through strong public services
  • A government that listens
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“For more than 30 years, I’ve worked with people across Surrey to turn community priorities into action. I’m running because families need opportunity, strong public services and a government that listens. I’m proud to join a BC NDP team focused on recruiting healthcare workers, building homes and standing up for B.C. jobs.”

Source: BC NDP welcomes more candidates committed to protecting the province — BC NDP

Confidence:High

Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Backs transit and infrastructure investment to keep Surrey's growing population connected.

  • Says Surrey's growth requires investments in transportation
  • Focus on improving transit and building infrastructure
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“Surrey is the fastest-growing city in the province, and that growth requires investments in transportation. We're focused on improving transit and building the infrastructure needed to keep people connected and our city moving.”

Source: Stephen Dooley Instagram post (transit investment) · October 20, 2026

Confidence:High

Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Travis Marchenski OneBC

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Nicholas Cartmell Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Pat McCutcheon BC Green Party

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McCutcheon says traditional parties govern reactively instead of proactively; he offers a proactive approach.

  • Traditional political parties have all governed reactively instead of proactively
  • Running for stronger public services, affordable housing and climate action
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“For decades traditional political parties have all governed reactively instead of proactively.”

Source: Pat McCutcheon - Surrey-Cloverdale - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

Sargy Chima CentreBC

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Backs CentreBC's costed platform: projected savings, new revenue, a path to a balanced budget; demands fiscal transparency.

  • CentreBC platform 'puts the numbers on the table': projected savings, new revenue, a path to a balanced budget
  • Calls for transparency, accountability and responsible financial leadership
“Promises are important, but having a plan to deliver on them matters just as much. CentreBC is putting the numbers on the table, outlining projected savings, new revenue, and a path toward a balanced budget. I believe British Columbians deserve transparency, accountability, and responsible financial leadership.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Sargy Chima Instagram post (costed platform / balanced budget) · October 21, 2026

Confidence:High

Chima’s stated commitment is simple: Listen. Represent. Get Things Done for Surrey-Cloverdale.

  • Campaign commitment: Listen. Represent. Get Things Done.
  • Government should listen first and stay accountable to the people it serves
“Her commitment is simple: Listen. Represent. Get Things Done.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Sargy Chima - Surrey–Cloverdale - CentreBC

Confidence:High

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Stephen Dooley BC NDP

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Travis Marchenski OneBC

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