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Victoria-Beacon Hill · British Columbia

3 candidates for 1 seat

Everyone is compared on the same 12 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.

Bio

Grace Lore Elected — unofficial result

Grace Lore is the BC NDP candidate for Victoria-Beacon Hill, first elected MLA in 2020 and Minister of Children and Family Development (previously Minister of State for Child Care and Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity). A dedicated anti-violence advocate, academic instructor and researcher, she and her family have called Fernwood home for the past 8 years.

Joachim Agou

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Rajinder S. Sahota

Rajinder S. Sahota is a Victoria-born lawyer who has spent nearly two decades as a litigator representing injured and vulnerable people. He has served for over a decade on the board of Pacifica Housing Advisory Association, a non-profit housing provider.

Healthcare

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

Points to a record of hiring more doctors and healthcare workers; pledges to keep fighting for people of British Columbia.

  • Points to a record of hiring more doctors and other healthcare workers as part of progress for British Columbians.
  • The release lists 700 more doctors hired and internationally-trained health professionals licensed to work in BC.
  • Same candidacy quote as the housing row, anchored on its healthcare content.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“From building more homes, to hiring more doctors and other healthcare workers, to expanding affordable childcare, and building services and support for our community's most marginalized, we've made great progress getting things done for people of British Columbia. There's more to do and a lot at stake in this election. I'm going to keep fighting so everyone in Victoria-Beacon Hill has the opportunity to build a good life here.”

Source: BC NDP nominates Grace Lore in Victoria-Beacon Hill to keep taking action for you and your family (BC NDP release)

Confidence:High

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Points to a record of building more homes and pledges to keep fighting so people can build a good life in Victoria-Beacon Hill.

  • Points to a record of building more homes, hiring more doctors and healthcare workers, expanding affordable childcare and supporting the community's most marginalized.
  • Says there's more to do and a lot at stake in this election.
  • Pledges to keep fighting so everyone in Victoria-Beacon Hill has the opportunity to build a good life there.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“From building more homes, to hiring more doctors and other healthcare workers, to expanding affordable childcare, and building services and support for our community's most marginalized, we've made great progress getting things done for people of British Columbia. There's more to do and a lot at stake in this election. I'm going to keep fighting so everyone in Victoria-Beacon Hill has the opportunity to build a good life here.”

Source: BC NDP nominates Grace Lore in Victoria-Beacon Hill to keep taking action for you and your family (BC NDP release)

Confidence:High

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Economy & jobs

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

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Joachim Agou Conservative PartyWithdrawn

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Rajinder S. Sahota BC Green Party

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Says government's primary job is to care for people, not cater to lobbyists.

  • Says government's primary job is caring for people, not catering to lobbyists
  • Is running on publicly funded, universally accessible healthcare, education and transit
  • Supports ending public financial support for the fossil fuel industry, multinational corporations and wealthy individuals
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Government's primary job is to care for us, not cater to lobbyists.”

Source: Rajinder S. Sahota - Victoria-Beacon Hill - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

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