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Vancouver-South Granville · British Columbia

5 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Colin Smith

Colin Smith is the owner/operator of a construction management firm in Kitsilano with an academic background in law, international relations and sociology. He has volunteered on community boards including the Kitsilano Area Childcare Society and has lived in the Vancouver-South Granville area for over 30 years. He is the CentreBC candidate for Vancouver-South Granville.

Lara Honrado Elected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips

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Maria J Cruz

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Healthcare

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

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips 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

Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Pledges to fight for everyone's access to solid healthcare, social housing, education, and a green future.

  • Fight for access to solid healthcare and social housing
  • Education and a robust green future for all
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“If elected as your MLA, I will fight for everyone's access to vital community services like solid healthcare, social housing, education and a robust green future for us all.”

Source: Maria J Cruz — BC Greens candidate page · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Would expand private options alongside public healthcare.

  • Expand private options alongside public healthcare
  • Part of a results-focused OneBC platform
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“We will expand private options alongside public healthcare”

Source: Salvatore Vetro, OneBC for Vancouver-South Granville | 2026 BC Provincial Election - VoteMate · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Says success means results: more affordable housing, shorter waits, safer communities, and a stronger economy.

  • Measure success by results, not ideology
  • More affordable housing, shorter waits, safer communities, stronger economy
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“I am running because I want a province that rewards effort, protects the vulnerable through effective rather than performative policies, and measures success by results: more affordable housing, shorter waits, safer communities, and a stronger economy.”

Source: Salvatore Vetro, OneBC for Vancouver-South Granville | 2026 BC Provincial Election - VoteMate · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Asks who will stand up for families, bring down costs, protect public services, and build a stronger economy.

  • Bring down costs and protect public services
  • Build a stronger economy and a stronger province
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“We're at a pivotal time in BC. The fundamental issue is: who will stand up for families? Who will bring down costs, protect public services, and build a stronger economy and a stronger province? I'm running with David Eby and the BC NDP because they have a plan to do just that.”

Source: More BC NDP candidates ready to fight for their communities (bcndp.ca release) · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Economy & jobs

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

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Would restore fundamentals in education.

  • Restore fundamentals in education
  • Part of a results-focused OneBC platform
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“restore fundamentals in education”

Source: Salvatore Vetro, OneBC for Vancouver-South Granville | 2026 BC Provincial Election - VoteMate · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Colin Smith CentreBC

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Lara Honrado BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Lisa Phillips Conservative Party

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Maria J Cruz BC Green Party

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Salvatore Vetro OneBC

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Promises lower taxes, balanced budgets, and a focus on frontline services instead of administration.

  • Lower taxes so people keep more of what they earn
  • Balanced budgets; focus on frontline services instead of administration
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“OneBC offers a clear alternative: lower taxes so people keep more of what they earn, balanced budgets that stop piling debt on future generations, and a focus on frontline services instead of administration.”

Source: Salvatore Vetro, OneBC for Vancouver-South Granville | 2026 BC Provincial Election - VoteMate · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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