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Victoria-Swan Lake · British Columbia

3 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Carolyn Howe

Carolyn Howe is a longtime elementary music teacher and president of the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association. She is running as the Green candidate in Victoria-Swan Lake.

Nina Krieger Elected — unofficial result

Nina Krieger is the BC NDP candidate for Victoria-Swan Lake, acclaimed as the riding's candidate after her 2024 election as MLA. Appointed Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General in July 2025, she previously served as Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film. A former executive director of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, she holds a BA from UBC and an MRes from the London Consortium.

Tim Taylor

Tim Taylor is the Conservative Party candidate for Victoria-Swan Lake. A licensed real estate sales professional, property manager and strata manager, he has spent 20 years in housing advocacy, including as chairman of the Kiwanis Housing Society for Seniors, president of the Victoria West Housing Society for Families in Need, and a founding director of the CRD Housing Action Team.

Healthcare

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

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Seeks the nomination on the NDP's record of decisive action on housing, healthcare and education and its inclusive vision.

  • Says she is seeking the BC NDP nomination because of its record of decisive action on housing, healthcare and education and its inclusive vision for the province.
  • Says the people of Victoria and all of BC can count on the team to be in their corner.
  • Release announced Krieger (Victoria-Swan Lake), Jessie Sunner (Surrey-Newton) and Amna Shah (Surrey City Centre) to be acclaimed by their riding associations in August.
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“Growing up, I watched my father contribute to the union movement and had a front row seat to the BC NDP's support for working people. That's why I'm seeking a nomination with David Eby's team: because of its record of decisive action on housing, healthcare and education, and its inclusive vision for the province. The people of Victoria and all of BC can count on us to be in their corner.”

Source: BC NDP candidates to be acclaimed in Victoria-Swan Lake, Surrey-Newton, and Surrey City Centre (BC NDP release)

Confidence:High

Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Says people are stressed about paying bills; wants a government fighting for housing, healthcare and childcare.

  • Says economic inequality is at crisis levels and people are stressed about paying their bills
  • Wants a government ready to fight for communities on affordable housing, healthcare, public schools and universal childcare
  • Calls for raising expectations for what is possible in the province
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“I have seen first-hand the realities that ordinary people are facing. Economic inequality is at crisis levels. People are struggling and stressed about paying their bills" said Howe. "Teachers believe in the potential of every child to succeed. But I know it takes more than just a dedicated teacher. I want to be part of a government ready to fight for our communities, where people feel connected and hopeful for the future. From affordable housing, to strong healthcare, thriving public schools, and universal childcare—it's time to raise our expectations for what is possible, and create the province we want to live in.”

Source: BC Greens announce plan to lift the freeze on $10-a-day daycare, with universal free child care by 2031, alongside new candidate for Victoria-Swan Lake - BC Green Party · September 28, 2026

Confidence:High

Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Economy & jobs

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

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Says teachers and education assistants are burning out filling funding gaps; backs closing the inclusive education gap.

  • Says teachers and education assistants are burning out trying to fill funding gaps
  • Backs closing the inclusive education funding gap with a stable, needs-based funding model
  • Says all B.C. kids deserve seismically safe facilities where they feel safe and cared for
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“I have felt the stress and worry all teachers feel when the kids in front of them aren't getting the help they need to succeed in school," said Howe. "Teachers and Education Assistants are burning out trying to fill the gaps when there just isn't enough support to go around. I am excited to be part of a platform that acknowledges and addresses the funding gap in BC schools, and commits to prioritizing public dollars for public education.”

Source: BC Greens pledge to close the inclusive education funding gap so every student gets the support they need - BC Green Party · October 8, 2026

Confidence:High

Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Backs the Civil Forfeiture Grant program — proceeds of crime funding youth, gender-based-violence and Indigenous-healing projects.

  • As Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, announced 173 Civil Forfeiture grants totalling more than $8 million for community safety projects.
  • Says community organizations play a vital role in keeping neighbourhoods safe and inclusive.
  • Says the grants support projects helping youth, preventing gender-based violence and supporting Indigenous healing — while taking away the proceeds fuelling organized crime.
  • Minister-role statement (2026, pre-writ), not campaign material — flagged
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“Community organizations play a vital role in keeping our neighbourhoods safe and inclusive for everyone. With the Civil Forfeiture Grant program, we're supporting organizations working to make a difference in communities through projects helping youth, preventing gender-based violence and supporting Indigenous healing. At the same time, we're taking away the proceeds fuelling organized crime.”

Source: Supporting community safety through crime-prevention grants (BC Gov News release 2026PSSG0045-000612) · May 28, 2026

Confidence:High

Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Carolyn Howe BC Green Party

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Nina Krieger BC NDPElected — unofficial result

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Tim Taylor Conservative Party

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