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Vancouver-Kensington · British Columbia

3 candidates for 1 seat

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Adam Hawk

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Aron Lageri

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Mable Elmore Elected — unofficial result

Mable Elmore has been elected five times as the MLA for Vancouver-Kensington and is the first and only member of the BC Legislature of Filipino descent. In 2025 she became Deputy Speaker, the first person of Asian heritage to hold the role, and in 2022 she was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. She is seeking re-election as the BC NDP candidate for Vancouver-Kensington.

Healthcare

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

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Commits to repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act and replacing it with profession-led, politics-free regulation.

  • 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?"
  • Repeal the HPOA
  • Replace it with legislation built with the professions and the public
  • Keep 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

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Elmore says Vancouver-Kensington faces rising costs and pledges NDP support for workers, lower costs and healthcare.

  • Direct quote from her BC NDP 2026 candidate-announcement release
  • Says people in Vancouver-Kensington are nervous about the trade war and facing increasing costs
  • Pledges the BC NDP will support workers and businesses facing tariffs, bring down costs for working families, and strengthen healthcare
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“People in Vancouver-Kensington are nervous during this trade war. They're facing increasing costs. There's one team that will support workers and businesses facing tariffs, bring down costs for working families, and strengthen the healthcare that everyone relies on. That's the BC NDP.”

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

Confidence:High

Economy & jobs

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

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Adam Hawk BC Green Party

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Believes government should help families build secure, healthy, fulfilling lives; pledges a community-first approach.

  • Government should help families build secure, healthy, fulfilling lives
  • Running to bring a community-first approach to the Legislature
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“I believe government should help families build secure, healthy, and fulfilling lives, and I'm running to bring a community-first approach to the B.C. Legislature.”

Source: Adam Hawk — BC Greens candidate page · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Aron Lageri Conservative Party

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