Candidate: Teresa Wat
Riding: Richmond-Bridgeport
Party: Conservative Party of BC
Occupation: Member of the Legislative Assembly (May 2013-Sept 2024)
Where do you live (city)? Burnaby
Top priorities for Richmond
Make life more affordable, prioritize public safety, stop funding hard-drugs, fix our healthcare system, stand up for seniors and reduce wasteful spending.
Past achievements
Three-time MLA. Former News Director of the first-ever live multicultural TV news program in B.C. and CEO of a multicultural radio station. Promoted trade between B.C. and Asia Pacific, U.S. and Europe, spearheaded proclamation of Racism Awareness Week, and exposed NDP delays and $1.1 billion cost overrun at Richmond Hospital Development project.
Yes/no questionnaire (candidate can give 150-word answers to three questions)
1. Do you support a provincial carbon tax? NO
2. Do you support Bill 44/47 to increase density in residential areas and near rapid transit? NO
3. Are you committed to keeping SOGI policies in B.C.’s education system? NO
4. Do you support Truth and Reconciliation with B.C.’s Indigenous population? YES
5. Do you support lower taxes for B.C. businesses? YES
6. Should the provincial government do more protect businesses from vandalism and other crimes? YES
7. Do you think the province should lobby the federal government for bail reform? YES
8. Do you support privatization of health care in B.C.? NO
9. Should health-care workers who lost their jobs for not being vaccinated be compensated?
They should be re-hired.
10. Do you support a safe supply of drugs for people with a severe substance-use disorder? NO
11. Do you support a safe drug injection/consumption site in Richmond? NO
12. Do you believe in mandatory (involuntary) care for people with a severe substance-use disorder? YES
13. Do you think there should be more supportive housing in Richmond?
We will have a zero-tolerance policy for illegal and anti-social activities in Richmond such as use of hard drugs and injection sites.
14. Should the province be building more subsidized housing to combat the housing crisis? YES
15. Should the market be allowed to determine rents? NO
16. Do you support reverting to a bridge plan to replace the George Massey Tunnel?
It is important to replace the George Massey Tunnel as soon as possible. The NDP’s mismanagement has delayed this critical project by eight years. We will commit to the course of action that results in a new high-capacity opening at the earliest possible date.
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