The 性视界传媒 Now-Leader reached out to all the local candidates in the B.C. provincial election with a questionnaire allowing them to introduce themselves to voters. Candidates were all given the same questions, word counts and deadlines.
Below are the responses as received, with questions in bold, followed by candidate answers in their own words.
Here are the responses we received for the candidates in 性视界传媒-Panorama.
CANDIDATE NAME: Paramjit Kaur Rai, Freedom Party of B.C.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE: 性视界传媒
ONE-SENTENCE BIO: Paramjit is a dedicated mother of two. Pam wants to bring transparency, strong work ethics and support children and parents.
WHY SHOULD YOU BE ELECTED?
Paramjit will ensure safety, security for children and parental rights are implemented. She will ensure SOGI123 is not enforced in schools and it is an option.
LIST THE TOP 3 PRIORITY ISSUES YOU WOULD ADDRESS IF ELECTED:
- children's safety, security
- academically, children are excelling, not subjected to drugs, vaping and are not victims of violence in school and outside of school
- cost of housing/rentals need to be looked into
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CANDIDATE: Jinny Sims, B.C. NDP
WHERE DO YOU LIVE: 性视界传媒
ONE-SENTENCE BIO: I鈥檓 a teacher, a mother, and a grandmother. I have spent my career advocating for kids and families, and building stronger, more inclusive, and safer communities.
WHY SHOULD YOU BE ELECTED?
I鈥檝e been talking to our neighbours and things are tough right now. Costs are high and there are challenges that come with a growing population.
It鈥檚 why the BC NDP is working for people in 性视界传媒. We鈥檝e hired 800 new family doctors in the last year. Construction for the new 性视界传媒 hospital is well underway, even after John Rustad and his government sold off the land.
Families are moving to our city because it鈥檚 a great place to live. So we need more schools. In 性视界传媒-Panorama alone, the BC NDP has already added 1,950 seats in schools, and we're building more.
We鈥檙e making life more affordable 鈥� getting $1,000 back to your family. We鈥檙e building middle-class homes, and we鈥檒l make it easier for first time homebuyers by financing 40% of the cost. John Rustad and the BC Conservatives will put all this at risk, they will make things better for the top 2%, while cutting healthcare and affordable housing.
I鈥檓 running because there鈥檚 still more to do and we can鈥檛 risk going backwards.
LIST THE TOP 3 PRIORITY ISSUES YOU WOULD ADDRESS IF ELECTED:
- Getting the new 性视界传媒 hospital built
- Adding more school spaces
- Helping first time home buyers
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CANDIDATE: Bryan Tepper, B.C. Conservative Party
WHERE DO YOU LIVE: 性视界传媒/Crescent Beach
ONE-SENTENCE BIO: I am a retired police officer, having transferred into 性视界传媒 in 2004. Having worked throughout the entire city I retired in charge of a Watch in District 3, Newton/Panorama.
WHY SHOULD YOU BE ELECTED?
As a former RCMP officer, my firsthand experience in law enforcement positions me uniquely to address the intertwined issues of crime, drugs, and rehabilitation. Throughout my career, I've witnessed the direct impact of drug-related crime on communities, understanding that effective drug policy requires both enforcement and compassionate rehabilitation.
I propose a balanced approach: enhancing law enforcement efforts to curb drug trafficking. However, true progress lies in prevention and rehabilitation. I advocate for rehabilitation centers, informed by global best practices, reducing recidivism through genuine recovery and reintegration.
Healthcare demands urgent reform. The current system is bogged down by bureaucracy, which delays patient care and frustrates healthcare professionals. I propose streamlining administrative processes to reduce overhead and redirect resources to where they're most needed 鈥� at the frontline. Attracting more doctors requires not just better compensation but also improving work environments and reducing administrative burdens. By enhancing efficiency and cutting red tape, we can make BC a more attractive place for medical professionals, ensuring quality healthcare for all.
Vote for me, and together, we'll build a safer, healthier British Columbia.
LIST THE TOP 3 PRIORITY ISSUES YOU WOULD ADDRESS IF ELECTED (no more than 15 words)
- Crime and Drug addiction
- Health Care reform
- Economy and Affordability
