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James YaroshukUnaffiliated

Candidate for Surrey-Guildford

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 12 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Healthcare

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

Improve access to healthcare and reduce wait times.

  • Improve access to healthcare
  • Reduce wait times
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Improve access to healthcare and reduce wait times.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the 4 candidates for Surrey-Guildford · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Make housing and everyday life more affordable.

  • Make housing and everyday life more affordable
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Make housing and everyday life more affordable.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the 4 candidates for Surrey-Guildford · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy & jobs

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Restore public safety.

  • Restore public safety
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“Restore public safety and responsible government spending.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the 4 candidates for Surrey-Guildford · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Lower taxes and review government spending for waste.

  • Leave more money in people’s pockets by lowering taxes
  • Serious review of government spending and bureaucracy to find waste
  • Without cutting essential services
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“I believe part of making life more affordable is leaving more money in people’s pockets by lowering taxes, while also getting government spending under control. I would push for a serious review of government spending and bureaucracy to identify waste and find savings without cutting the essential services British Columbians depend on.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the 4 candidates for Surrey-Guildford · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

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