The son of immigrants, life long learner,
@bcndp
MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca and British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials
Today John Rustad announced his plan for the biggest healthcare cut in BC history - $4.1 billion. You can’t do this without firing doctors and nurses and causing wait times to skyrocket. We need to keep hiring doctors and nurses, not fire them.
#bcpoli
The BC Conservative spokesperson just launched this ridiculous attack on
@A_MacLeod_Tyee
for asking about Rustad planning to bring his climate conspiracy theories into schools.
Rule number one of the Trump-style playbook: attack the media.
BC deserves better.
Everyday in the legislature we are fighting the extreme, out of touch and trump-style politics of John Rustad and the BC Conservative Party.
Our Premier is steadfast in fighting for the people of BC and standing strong against hate and division
British Columbians deserve a leader on their side, not a climate denier who cuts services, privatizes healthcare and will sell you out every time.
@Dave_Eby
will look after you, your family, and get the job done.
#bcpoli
#bcndp
Big News 👇🏾 🧵
We’ve adopted the regulations, effective July 1, 2024 we are bringing into force The International Credentials Recognition Act 🙌🏾
Internationally educated professionals will finally have a more efficient & transparent process to get their credentials recognized.
This election is about the future of BC—choosing a Premier and government that works for you.
Together, we can stop the Rustad Conservatives plans to cut our healthcare
Join our movement 🙌🏾
#BCNDP
Donate: 💲
Volunteer: 🙋🏾♂️
The BC Cons were forced to drop another extreme candidate from their team, but Rustad remains silent on extremism throughout his party.
How many more are there??
#bcpoli
John from
#Langford
is one of the toughest people I know.
He’s beaten cancer before, and I know in my heart he will do it again.
Love you Horgan, you got this 💪🏾
Mike, looking forward to seeing you on the doorstep!
Just a heads-up, you might want to update your graphic—it's Langford-Highlands, not Langford-Highland ☺️
Meet your Langford-Highlands MLA candidate, Mike, the common guy for the common person! 💼 True blue and ready to represent YOUR interests. Don't be fooled by imitations with blue backgrounds 😉
Want to learn more about the common sense plan for BC?
This election is about the future of BC—choosing a Premier and government that works for you.
Together, we can stop the Rustad Conservatives plans to cut our healthcare
Join our movement 🙌🏾
#BCNDP
Donate: 💲
Volunteer: 🙋🏾♂️
Tonight we voted to ensure that schools should be places where both students and staff feel safe, respected and welcome.
The BCUP and the Cons voted against that.
Let that sink in.
Oak Bay-Gordon Head, thank you for a great night of door knocking!
It was a blast to be on the doors with the incredible
@Diana_Gibson_BC
!
We heard loud and clear that Rustad’s Cons are a risk we can’t afford.
50 days to go, let’s win this for the people of BC!
#bcndp
5️⃣0️⃣ days until the most crucial election in BC’s history.
Let’s win this election, so we can keep taking action for you
💲
💪🏾
🪧
#BCElection
#bcpoli
#LangfordHighlands
Dear Friends & Community Members,
Many of you have asked how you can send get well soon cards and letters to John.
If you would like to send your well wishes, you can mail them to or drop them off at my community office in Langford:
📍122-2806 Jacklin Road
Langford, BC V9B 5A4
Kevin Falcon just hired a strongly pro-Trump campaign manager, continuing his hard right shift that completely abandons average British Columbians.
#bcpoli
We have a natural advantage here in BC - and it’s being put at risk.
Imagine: a leader running to be Premier who doesn’t believe in climate change.
Stop imagining, it’s true. Rustad would destroy all our efforts to fight climate change.
Let’s not go backwards.
#bcpoli
The BC Conservatives are at it again, this time opposing our legislation aimed at protecting kids and teachers at schools.
They choose harassment over safety—straight out of Trump’s playbook.
I asked
@JohnRustad4BC
about this bill and he said people have a right to protest but not a right to spread hate. I asked if that hate includes anti-SOGI protests which have made trans kids feel unsafe. He said “there’s no hate in that.”
This is disgusting and unacceptable.
Let’s help
@WestshoreRCMP
find these culprits.
If you have any information, please contact them immediately.
This behavior is not welcome in Langford.
This fall, voters will have a choice: radical leaders like John Rustad & Kevin Falcon who will take us backwards with Trump-style politics, or Premier
@Dave_Eby
and our team taking action on the issues that matter to you.
#bcndp
Well, we’re all seeing who Elenore Sturko really is: someone with no principles, morals, or values. A pure opportunist
Together, we must support
@MikeStarchuk
, someone with integrity and a vision for people in
#SurreyCloverdale
Donate to support Mike👇🏾
Breaking News! 🚨
We’ve just announced the largest capital investment in Camosun College’s history!
Over $150M is being invested in 423 student housing units at the Camosun Lansdowne campus.
#bcpoli
#CamosunCollege
Dear friends , I'm excited to announce that I'm putting my name forward as a nominee to be the BC NDP candidate for the Surrey Serpentine River riding. I hope to bring all of my lived, volunteer and professional experience to serve my neighbors and residents in this riding.
Thrilled to see our Homes for People plan receive a major endorsement from a leading North American housing expert!
It’s clear: BC isn’t just leading Canada in housing solutions, we’re setting the standard across the continent.
BC has now:
✅ Legalized apts near transit
✅ Begun re-legalizing top quality 1-stair floorplans
✅ Legalized fire-resistive mass timber up to 18 stories
All on top of North America's largest fully automated metro.
This is our continent's highest-performing government today
Thanks to the leadership of my friend
@Rob_Fleming
, we’ve delivered the largest expansion of transportation and infrastructure investments in the
#Westshore
’s history.
This stands in stark contrast to 16 long years where John Rustad & Kevin Falcon abandoned growing communities.
Thrilled to be in
#Sidney
tonight to nominate the next MLA for Saanich North and the Islands,
@sarahriddellcs
🙌🏾
A mom, public servant, and dedicated councilor, Sarah is committed to her community and ready to get big things done.
Proud to stand with her and the
@bcndp
!
Thrilled to have
@NinaKriegerBC
join our
@bcndp
team!
She’s an outstanding candidate who will continue the incredible work of
@Rob_Fleming
, fighting for the people of Victoria-Swan Lake.
Onward together!
We’re honoured to introduce Nina Krieger as our BC NDP candidate in Victoria-Swan Lake. The Executive Director of Western Canada’s leading Holocaust museum, Nina is dedicated to advancing education and combatting discrimination and hate of all kinds. Welcome, Nina!
Representing
#Sooke
& the JDF has been an absolute blast!
With boundary changes, I’m thrilled to pass the mantle to my friend Dana Lajeunesse.
He will be an incredible MLA bringing dedication, passion, & a fresh perspective to the community.
Let’s ✊🏾 on doors and elect Dana!
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Dana Lajeunesse as the BC NDP candidate for Juan de Fuca-Malahat. Dana is a third-generation Sooke resident, twice-elected city councillor and advocate for diverse, sustainable, family supporting economic development. Welcome, Dana!
🚨 Breaking News
Nearly $100M investment is coming to the
#Westshore
to build bus-on-shoulder lanes from the
#Colwood
off-ramp to the McKenzie Interchange in both directions.
#Langford
#bcpoli
.
@Dave_Eby
opens the event with AC/DC's "Back in Black" saying auto insurance doesn't have to be boring, and that ICBC was on the "highway to hell" under the BC Liberals, but the NDP have brought it "back in black" and drivers will be "thunderstruck" by the new $110 rebate.
John Rustad shows his true colours: a two-faced politician.
Says one thing in the legislature but outside of it he spreads misinformation.
We deserve better than double-talk.
Knocking on doors with our rock star
@bcndp
candidate in
#LadysmithOceanside
, Stephanie Higginson.
I’ve seen firsthand the dedication & passion she brings as a school trustee, & I know she’ll work hard to deliver for her community.
We need her voice in the BC Legislature 🙌🏾
Today’s announcement by the federal government 👇🏾 marks a significant milestone, echoing the successful efforts seen under our BCNDP Government.
Here's to a future where the well-being of our children is prioritized, ensuring that hunger is never a barrier to learning.
The same dangerous rhetoric we see down south is creeping into our communities.
Does John Rustad have the courage to fire this disgrace of a candidate, or will he continue to stand by in silence?
This is not who we are.
One of their own candidates BCC may be looking at is Bryan Bregeut from Vancouver-Langara. Here he shares a video of a woman of Asian heritage discussing how she is dating a “white nationalist.” He says, “that’s literally my wife”
We can't forget John Rustad & Kevin Falcon's records from their time in government.
Now, eager to return, they excel at dividing British Columbians.
Their approach will not only be costly but will also pit people against each other.
Not on our watch.
Let's not go backwards.
Honoured to welcome the Executive of the Gurdwara Singh Sabha of Victoria to the
@BCLegislature
today.
A heartfelt thank you to the gurdwara for their ongoing seva, which includes serving over 20k meals to those in need through
@ourplacesociety
since 2017.
To John Rustad and Kevin Falcon, prosperity means letting those with 💰 cut to the front of the line.
As
@adriandix
put it, that’s what we had to fix.
This election, let’s strengthen public health care. Don’t let Rustad and Falcon privatize it.
🎥 Kelowna Now
They didn't mention it in my job description, but giving tours of the
@BCLegislature
is arguably one of the best parts of the job.
Hope everyone has an incredible weekend with the sun shining!
Since 2017, we’ve built hundreds of classrooms in communities across BC.
We are building for the future.
When John Rustad and Kevin Falcon were in power, they closed hundreds of schools.
These are the same leaders now pitching billions in cuts.
Let’s not go backwards.
Big news!
We’ve quadrupled funding for newcomer services in BC, from $6M to $25.6M, ensuring easier access to essential supports.
From language practice to job help, we’re making BC a welcoming home for all.
Elect John Rustad or Kevin Falcon and say goodbye to investments to build more homes for people.
In 16 years, they built fewer than 100 affordable homes in
#Langford
-Juan de Fuca.
Since 2017, we’ve built over 1000 new affordable homes like this one in
#Sooke
👇🏾
Had a fantastic day door-knocking in Victoria-Beacon Hill with a great team, all rallying for the much-loved MLA,
@GraceALore
!
Her leadership and commitment are deeply appreciated by her community.
Proud to support such an impactful leader.
@bcndp
Let's not forget the record of the BC Liberals, BCUP, and BC Conservatives: they gut public services and made people pay more.
We are building an economy where everyone can succeed.
#RichmondQueensborough
is a diverse riding, and for the past four years, the people here have had a true champion, working tirelessly to tackle the issues that matter most.
Great afternoon on the doorstep with that champion,
@AmanSinghNDP
! 🚪✊🏾
#bcndp
In front of my friends, family, and neighbours, I proudly accepted the nomination to be a member of Premier
@Dave_Eby
’s team for
#Langford
-
#Highlands
.
Today, we set the groundwork for the most important election in BC in a generation.
Let’s get to work 💪🏾
On the air this morning on
@SherEPunjab600
to discuss International Credentials with host
@itssamonline
.
Excited to share our plans and updates.
Tune in!
Congratulations to my friend
@jinnysims
on being the first candidate nominated for our team for this year’s election.
Jinny is a force for good and an incredible champion for the people of
#Surrey
.
Another great afternoon on the doorstep🚪
Lots of folks raising alarm bells about John Rustad’s plan to cut $4.1B from our healthcare system.
#LangfordHighlands
wants more doctors and nurses, not cuts and privatization.
#bcpoli
It's obvious now that John Rustad's record is the BC Liberal record. Whatever they call themselves, these are the people who cut healthcare and let speculators drive housing into a crisis.
They did it before, they'll do it again. People can’t afford that.
#bcpoli
Looks as if MLA Teresa Wat is leaving BC United to join the Conservatives. Her stuff removed from United offices at the legislature this morning. John Rustad called a news conference in Vancouver at 11 am Tuesday “for an important announcement.”
I've learned so much from my friend
@MurrayRankinNDP
.
He's a principled leader who has been delivering for people in his community, our Province, and on the national stage.
I'm going to miss his voice in the
@BCLegislature
.
So
@JohnRustad4BC
attempts to distance himself from this horrible conference but lets his candidates attend?
Will he take any action at all or just continue to let his candidates promote hate?
Full house at Thomas Kidd Elementary as we nominate
@AmanSinghNDP
and
@KellyRichmondBC
for
#Richmond
-Queenborough and
#Richmond
-Steveston.
This fall, everything is on the line.
We can't afford to go backwards.
Let's push forward and re-elect theses community champions 🙌🏾
Premier
@Dave_Eby
,
@adriandix
& our government are bolstering healthcare, planning new hospitals & expanding care, while Kevin Falcon eyes cuts in patient care & John Rustad proposes slashing billions from services
Our focus?
More nurses, doctors, & stronger healthcare for all
For someone who doesn’t drink coffee, I’m way too chipper for a Monday morning 😅
Excited to be visiting some of our larger private colleges & universities.
Looking forward to discussing our new International Education Framework & how we’re protecting international students.
Point blank: the best Labour Minister this province, and arguably this country, has ever had.
Thank you,
@HarryBainsSN
, for standing up for working people each and every day.
I thank each and every one of you for supporting me over the years. It has truly been the honour of a lifetime to represent the people of Surrey-Newton and to serve as Minister of Labour for our province.
Thank YOU!
Michael Lee’s speeches in the
@BCLegislature
this week were painfully cringeworthy.
His remarks were completely ignored the fact that the BC-Haida Nation agreement only resolves title on Haida Gwaii without impacting private property—a fact he knows well.
Total embarrassment.
I am pleased to share on behalf of Premier
@Dave_Eby
that August 3, 2024 will officially be known as
#SoberFest
Day in British Columbia 🙌🏾
Lots of love to my brother Mike Manhas with Rewired Recovery and his incredible team for hosting the 3rd annual SoberFest in
#Langford
!
A horrible attack on
@elenoresturko
.
John Rustad said he re-vetted his candidates. Did he miss this one or did he decide this kind of homophobia is ok?
Last week John Rustad dropped a candidate for homophobia & claimed he had re-vetted his candidates. He also needs to fire
@P_Ratchford
for this disgraceful attack on
@elenoresturko
as a “woke lesbian.” Abhorrent.
#bcpoli
A powerful leader for this region, so pleased that
@jen_ford
has agreed to run to represent her community on the provincial stage.
This is a big win for all of us 🙌🏾
Please join us in welcoming
@jen_ford
as the BC NDP candidate in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. A municipal councillor in Whistler, Jen Ford is also the Past-President of UBCM. She is passionate about affordable housing, community building & accessible childcare. Welcome Jen!
Today marks a historic milestone in
#Sooke
as we opened 170 new homes in partnership with
@makolahousing
and many others.
This is the largest expansion of affordable housing in our communities history!
➡️
Just announced new protections for international students.
We’re raising standards & implementing stricter requirements for institutions👇🏾
➡️ Clear & accurate marketing info
➡️ Accountability for agents
➡️ Tuition transparency
➡️ Improved student support (housing, health, etc.)
Bruce Banman recklessly accuses premier of sneaking to Ottawa to meet with PM. Eby was actually visiting his ailing mum in Toronto.
There in a nutshell (metaphor intended) is why some voters might hesitate to support BC Conservatives.
For too long, skilled professionals from around the world have come to our province hoping for a better life, only to find roadblocks in their way.
But now, with these regulations, we're changing that.
We’re thrilled to announce Sunita Dhir as our BC NDP candidate in Vancouver-Langara. Through her work with SUCCESS, Sunita has helped 100s of people connect to their new communities here in BC. She strongly supports workers’ rights & champions fair & equitable treatment for all.
13 years ago, I was a student at the old Belmont Secondary on Jacklin Road—you know, the one held together by duct tape!
Since then, we've built two new secondary schools, but it might be time for another one.
Stay tuned! We’ve got some exciting news to share this morning.
Welcome to 2055, 2065, and 2075 Drennan Street—soon to be home to 170 families, each with a new place to call their own.
Featuring a playground, garden beds, green space and community spaces to gather and celebrate, this is a truly beautiful space.
The one, the only
@AmanSinghNDP
is in
#Sooke
!
Thrilled to showcase my beautiful riding to Aman as he serves as BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment.
An exciting day ahead!
Since taking on the role of Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials, I have been moved by the stories I’ve heard all over BC.
Your stories fuel my work.
Together, we are making it right.
Grateful for our frontline healthcare workers and all they do!
A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated nurses from VGH who recently took the time to meet with me.
Your insights and commitment are invaluable.
Thank you for being our
#HealthCareHeroes
🙌🏾
#NursesWeek2024
I witnessed firsthand Stephanie’s dedication and hard work as President of the BC School Trustees Association.
She will be an incredible MLA for Ladysmith-Oceanside!
Fantastic to be in Qualicum Beach this evening to connect with our
@bcndp
candidate in Ladysmith-Oceanside - Stephanie Higginson and this amazing crew.
Stephanie is the exact sort of person we need in the legislature to ensure families have the public services they can rely on.
The future is ⭐️ with BC’s young workers!
Our town hall with Premier
@Dave_Eby
was buzzing with brilliant questions & ideas.
David’s unwavering commitment was clear, addressing concerns with compassion & clarity.
Proud to have a Premier who stands with working people!
Couldn’t think of a better day than today to be knocking on doors in
#VancouverLangara
with our incredible
@bcndp
candidate
@SunitaDhirBC
!
A compassionate, and forward-thinking leader who will deliver for her community.
In the past, too many people were held back from advancing their careers and helping build a strong workforce.
Today, we‘re welcoming more people to BC than ever before.
By creating customized pathways for newcomers, we‘re ensuring better opportunities and a stronger BC 💪🏾
My friend
@MitziDeanBC
and I have spent what feels like a lifetime fighting for more services for the growing
#WestShore
and
#Sooke
region.
We’re proud to be part of a government delivering the largest expansion of social infrastructure this region has ever seen.
Excited to announce that a new childcare centre, funded by
@BCGovNews
in partnership with Hulitan & Family Sevices &
@SD62_Sooke
, will open in September 🎉
📍 73 new childcare spaces for our community
➡️ 24 infant-toddler
➡️ 24 for children aged 2.5 to K
➡️ 25 before & after
Serving
#Langford
-Juan de Fuca has been a privilege.
I’m eager to continue my service as Premier
@Dave_Eby
candidate in Langford-Highlands.
Together, I know we can achieve more!
Breaking News 🚨
Thrilled to announce the purchase of 7.2 acres at 2460 Gateway Road for a future middle school.
This site will sit right across from the new secondary school we announced planning for in May, supporting our growing community and its families.
#Langford
Great to be in
#Kelowna
where today, I announced that our government is investing $10.5M towards a new prefabricated expansion at Chief Tomat Elementary School, adding 7 new classrooms and 165 student spaces!
Hey
@jjhorgan
, I know it’s early in Berlin, but just in case you were wondering 😀
A great
@WLAShamrocks
win to start the season!
Final score: 12-6
It's always exciting to see our team kick off with a victory.
Looking forward to an amazing season ahead.
Go Rocks Go! ☘️
Thank you to Chief Clarence Louie of the
#Osoyoos
Indian Band for welcoming us into council chambers and for the valuable discussion.
His leadership and insights were greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to all the students graduating from our post-secondary institutions!
I haven’t had a chance to attend many convocation ceremonies this year but wishing you all the best for whatever comes next.
📸: Graduating from
@uvic
in 2019 with Dr. George Abbott
The International Credentials Recognition Act is powered by the stories and experiences of our community leaders and settlement agencies across BC.
Today, I met with some of these champions to celebrate our success and plan our next bold steps. Together, we’re transforming BC!
I am truly blessed to represent one of the most stunning places on earth in the BC Legislature.
The beauty here is absolutely breathtaking.
Have a great long weekend folks!
Big news for Juan de Fuca!
$2.7M investment adds 47 new campsites at China Beach, enhancing accessibility & safety.
Plus, 50 new tent platforms along the JDF Marine Trail!
This is one of the single largest investment in improvements to the JDF Marine Trail in decades!
The B.C. Conservative Party dropped a Denman Island doctor as a candidate just hours after announcing him on Wednesday. Dr. Stephen Malthouse has stirred controversy over his views on COVID-19 and is suspended from practicing in B.C.
READ MORE:
Blown away by the turnout at our Transit Town Hall last night.
Thanks to everyone who came out to hear updates from
@BCTransit
and share your feedback.
I’m more committed than ever to to building a more efficient, affordable, and accessible transit system for our region!