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Parik TahlanBC NDP

Candidate for Surrey South

In their own words

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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?

Tahlan wants accessible healthcare, safer communities and more affordable homes from an accountable government.

  • Build accessible healthcare
  • Build safer communities and more affordable homes
  • A government that listens and is accountable
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I’m stepping forward because public service is about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. For more than two decades, my work in security and risk management has taught me to listen, earn trust and take responsibility when it matters. I want to bring that experience to the BC NDP and help build safer communities, more affordable homes, accessible healthcare and a government that listens and is accountable.”

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

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Tahlan wants more affordable homes, safer communities and accessible healthcare from an accountable government.

  • Build more affordable homes
  • Build safer communities and accessible healthcare
  • A government that listens and is accountable
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I’m stepping forward because public service is about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. For more than two decades, my work in security and risk management has taught me to listen, earn trust and take responsibility when it matters. I want to bring that experience to the BC NDP and help build safer communities, more affordable homes, accessible healthcare and a government that listens and is accountable.”

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

Confidence:High

Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy & jobs

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

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Tahlan wants to build safer communities, bringing his security and risk-management background to an accountable government.

  • Build safer communities in Surrey South
  • Bring two decades of security and risk-management experience to public service
  • A government that listens and is accountable
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I’m stepping forward because public service is about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. For more than two decades, my work in security and risk management has taught me to listen, earn trust and take responsibility when it matters. I want to bring that experience to the BC NDP and help build safer communities, more affordable homes, accessible healthcare and a government that listens and is accountable.”

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

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?

Tahlan wants a government that listens and is accountable, bringing his security background to safer communities.

  • A government that listens and is accountable
  • Take responsibility when it matters, from a security-career background
  • Build safer communities, affordable homes, accessible healthcare
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I’m stepping forward because public service is about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. For more than two decades, my work in security and risk management has taught me to listen, earn trust and take responsibility when it matters. I want to bring that experience to the BC NDP and help build safer communities, more affordable homes, accessible healthcare and a government that listens and is accountable.”

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

Confidence:High

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