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MLA in Vancouver-Renfrew · BC provincial 2026

# Adrian Dix

Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, running again for the BC NDP in Vancouver-Renfrew.

Adrian Dix has been an MLA since 2005 and Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions since November 2024. His 2026 statements in the legislature cover BC Hydro projects, LNG, electricity rates and the new natural gas royalty system.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

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Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Adrian Dix's 16 commitments, 8 dated actions and 6 public statements from 2026, with 4 news items. Most come from the legislature record and government releases.

**16**Commitments **8**Programs **4**News articles **28**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Adrian Dix?

No campaign event for Adrian Dix was confirmed by an organizer on 2026-09-30. The dates below are voting days.

Checked September 30, 2026 · All event times are Pacific time. Recheck the organizer before travelling.

- [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

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<summary>View every date through Oct 24

</summary>

1. Oct 9No appearance confirmed
2. Oct 10No appearance confirmed
3. Oct 11No appearance confirmed
4. Oct 12No appearance confirmed
5. Oct 13No appearance confirmed
6. Oct 14No appearance confirmed
7. Oct 15No appearance confirmed
8. Oct 16<a href="#event-advance-voting">Voting day </a>
9. Oct 17No appearance confirmed
10. Oct 18No appearance confirmed
11. Oct 19No appearance confirmed
12. Oct 20No appearance confirmed
13. Oct 21No appearance confirmed
14. Oct 22No appearance confirmed
15. Oct 23No appearance confirmed
16. Oct 24<a href="#event-election-day">Voting day </a>

</details>

### Voting dates

- Oct 16Advance voting begins
- Oct 24General voting day

At official British Columbia voting places. These dates apply to every voter and are not candidate appearances. [Find your voting place](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/where-to-vote/)

- [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

On dates without a confirmed appearance the public schedule is unknown; the candidate may still have activities that day. This static page changes only when its research is updated.

01 / Introduction

## About Adrian Dix

Adrian Dix is the BC NDP candidate in Vancouver-Renfrew on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. He won the district in 2024 with 10,983 votes, 63.22% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes.

The legislature record lists his election years as 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2020 and 2024. The Tyee reported in April 2011 that he won the BC NDP leadership as the MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway. The government named him Minister of Health on July 18, 2017. The legislature record shows him as Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions from November 18, 2024.

In the legislature in 2026 he answered questions on LNG projects, a proposed oil pipeline, BC Hydro rates and the natural gas royalty system. In September 2026 he spoke to reporters about errors by his ministry's staff in the natural gas revenue forecast.

His campaign page says he served as Minister of Health from 2017 to 2024 and describes community work in the district. Those are the campaign's own statements.

Read the sources 

Promises / Commitments and evidence

## Commitments and the available evidence.

Published positions and selected commitments, separated by election cycle. Status labels describe the evidence reviewed, not a numerical score or a complete audit of the platform. Council approval is different from delivery.

16 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · ClimateIn progress

### Announce the next call for power winners in May

In the budget debate on February 25, 2026, Dix said the winning projects of the next BC Hydro call for power would be announced in May. A government release on May 13, 2026 quotes him as BC Hydro awarded 30-year purchase agreements to four wind projects.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives 3,500 gigawatt hours a year, all four projects with 51% First Nations ownership, and service by October 2033. It names no public cost; the release gives $4.3 billion in private spending.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Do the four projects reach construction on the dates in the release?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Strong response to 2025 call for power, delivering clean, affordable energy](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0014-000552)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

2026 · HousingIn progress

### Power Smart 2.0 energy savings program

A government release on May 19, 2026 quotes Dix launching Power Smart 2.0, a BC Hydro plan to help homes and businesses use less electricity and lower their bills.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives more than $1 billion and 2,200 gigawatt hours of yearly savings by 2030. It does not say how much of the money is spent each year.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does BC Hydro report the yearly savings against the 2030 figure?</dd></dl></details>



- [Power Smart 2.0 launch](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0024-000567)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions
- [Debates of April 15, 2026 (afternoon): question period on energy](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260415pm-Hansard-n153.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Keep electricity rates affordable

In question period on May 19, 2026, Dix said the government has a duty to keep BC Hydro rates affordable for families and businesses.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. It names no rate, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Will the next BC Hydro rate request stay below inflation, as he says past changes did?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on LNG and electricity rates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### Competitive process for power to AI and data centres

A government release on January 30, 2026 quotes Dix on a new BC Hydro process, set by Bill 31 and a regulation, where AI and data centre projects compete for clean electricity.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives up to 400 megawatts in the first two years and says successful applicants would hear in September 2026. voche.me did not find a later release naming them.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Were the successful projects named in September 2026?</dd></dl></details>



- [B.C. launching competitive process for clean power in high-demand sectors](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0005-000095)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### Add capacity at existing BC Hydro plants

A government release on June 17, 2026 quotes Dix on building a sixth generating unit at Revelstoke and upgrading other BC Hydro plants.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives more than 1,000 megawatts of added capacity and a Revelstoke service date of December 2032. It gives no total cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What is the cost of the upgrades, and does Revelstoke 6 enter service in December 2032?</dd></dl></details>



- [Optimizing BC Hydro assets, increasing electricity capacity by 7%](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0032-000720)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Grow LNG production

In question period on May 19, 2026, Dix said British Columbia would be the sixth-largest LNG producer in the world by 2030 and the fourth-largest by 2035.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A forecast in debate. It names no provincial measure, cost or production volume.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What measure would the government take to reach these rankings?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on LNG and electricity rates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### Build the North Coast transmission line

In the budget debate on February 25, 2026, Dix said BC Hydro is building the North Coast transmission line to supply power for mining.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The speech gives no cost or completion date for the line.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What cost and completion date has BC Hydro published for the line?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### New natural gas royalty system on January 1

In question period on May 28, 2026, Dix said the government would change the natural gas royalty system on January 1. The government's royalty page says the new system takes effect on January 1, 2027.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The page gives the start date. Reporting in September 2026 says the government had not yet released the details, and a Treaty 8 chief asked for an independent review first.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Are the royalty rates published before January 1, 2027, and what share of profits do they return?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (morning): question period on royalties and insurance rates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Oil and natural gas royalty transition](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/natural-resource-taxes/royalty-transition)Official record · Government of British Columbia
- [More time needed to get gas royalties right, Nation says](https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/09/17/More-Time-Needed-Gas-Royalties/)Reporting · The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Address the deficit by growing the economy

In the budget debate on February 25, 2026, Dix said the way to deal with deficits is to increase wealth in the province.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. It names no deficit figure or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What deficit figure would a new government plan for?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Health and education come first in the budget

In the budget debate on February 25, 2026, Dix said health and education are the most important provincial duties. In a party release in September 2026 he said new industries would pay for hospitals, schools and services.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of priority. It names no health program, target or cost of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which health measures would he support in a new term?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Adrian Dix and Mike Farnworth to seek re-election with the BC NDP](https://thelinkpaper.ca/adrian-dix-and-mike-farnworth-to-seek-re-election-with-the-bc-ndp/)Reporting · The Link

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### Skills training for jobs of the future

In the budget debate on February 25, 2026, Dix said the budget spends $283 million more on training workers for new jobs, and that young people need training because of artificial intelligence.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the budget amount. He gives no number of students or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many training places does the $283 million pay for?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Build energy projects with First Nations

In question period on May 28, 2026, Dix said the government would keep building BC Hydro projects in partnership with First Nations.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. The May 13 release shows four wind projects with 51% First Nations ownership; that release is the government's.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would future calls for power keep a First Nations ownership rule?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (morning): question period on royalties and insurance rates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Strong response to 2025 call for power, delivering clean, affordable energy](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0014-000552)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### An independent energy regulator

In question period on April 15, 2026, Dix said he does not give direction to the B.C. Energy Regulator, because it is independent.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. It names no change to the regulator.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would the government change how the regulator is appointed or reviewed?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 15, 2026 (afternoon): question period on energy](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260415pm-Hansard-n153.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Keep the north coast tanker ban

In question period on April 15, 2026, Dix said the government opposes lifting the oil tanker ban on the north coast.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The tanker ban is a federal law, so the Province can take a position but cannot change it.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the government's position change if a pipeline company files a proposal?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 15, 2026 (afternoon): question period on energy](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260415pm-Hansard-n153.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### BC NDP housing plan

The BC NDP platform page says the party is delivering 80,000 homes now and expects 300,000 more over ten years. The page does not name Dix.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no statement by Dix on housing in 2026.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Dix speak on housing during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### BC NDP public safety position

The BC NDP platform page lists keeping people safe as one of its six headings. The page does not name Dix.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no statement by Dix on public safety in 2026.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Dix speak on public safety during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP
- [Adrian Dix campaign page](https://adriandix.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes and government programs where an official source names him. A government program is the government's; it is listed here only where the release quotes him.

May 13Awarded; projects due in service by October 2033

### 2025 call for power: four wind projects awarded

BC Hydro awarded 30-year purchase agreements to four wind projects for 3,500 gigawatt hours a year. The government release quotes Dix as minister.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The release is the government's own account, and its service dates are forecasts.

</details>

- [Strong response to 2025 call for power, delivering clean, affordable energy](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0014-000552)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

May 19Launched

### Power Smart 2.0 launched

Dix launched a BC Hydro energy savings plan of more than $1 billion, according to the government release that quotes him.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

Savings are a forecast to 2030 and have not been measured yet.

</details>

- [Power Smart 2.0 launch](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0024-000567)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

Jan 30Process opened

### Competitive process for AI and data centre power

The Province and BC Hydro opened a process where AI and data centre projects compete for electricity. The release quotes Dix.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

voche.me did not find the list of successful projects.

</details>

- [B.C. launching competitive process for clean power in high-demand sectors](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0005-000095)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

Feb 26Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion

The recorded vote index lists Dix voting yes on the budget motion.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote. The motion text is in the transcript of February 26, 2026.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Adrian Dix](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesd.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)

The recorded vote index lists Dix voting yes at second reading on May 20 and at third reading on May 28, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote. It does not record a speech by him on the bill.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Adrian Dix](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesd.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the freedom of information bill (Bill 9)

The recorded vote index lists Dix voting yes at second and third reading of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026, and on several amendments.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index shows he voted for some amendments and against others. It does not describe what each amendment changed.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Adrian Dix](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesd.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on first reading of a bill to repeal DRIPA

The recorded vote index lists Dix voting no at first reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Adrian Dix](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesd.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Jun 17Under construction; service expected December 2032

### Construction starts on Revelstoke Unit 6

BC Hydro began building a sixth generating unit at the Revelstoke Generating Station. The government release quotes Dix.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The release is the government's own account.

</details>

- [Optimizing BC Hydro assets, increasing electricity capacity by 7%](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0032-000720)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

Recent appearances / Read and watch

## Talks, interviews & statements

Read original statements and reporting, or open the publisher’s video. A summary of a speech is labelled separately from a full recording.

Feb 25Speech

### Budget debate speech

Dix spoke on the 2026 budget: health and education spending, BC Hydro projects, natural gas and mining revenue, and training for workers.

- [Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 15Debate coverage

### Question period on energy supply, pipelines and gas prices

Dix answered questions on a proposed oil pipeline, the tanker ban, gas prices, the B.C. Energy Regulator and a Houston industry conference.

- [Debates of April 15, 2026 (afternoon): question period on energy](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260415pm-Hansard-n153.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 6Debate coverage

### Question period on LNG flaring and health

Dix answered Green questions on flaring at LNG Canada and said the regulator had acted on black smoke.

- [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): question period on LNG flaring](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 19Debate coverage

### Question period on LNG and electricity rates

Dix spoke on LNG growth and on BC Hydro rates compared with inflation.

- [Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on LNG and electricity rates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Debate coverage

### Question period on royalties and insurance rates

Dix said the natural gas royalty system would change on January 1 and spoke on ICBC rates.

- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (morning): question period on royalties and insurance rates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Sep 1Press conference

### Comments to reporters on gas revenue forecast errors

Dix called the main forecasting error a serious mistake and said the process would change. The date is the day of the briefing that the report describes.

- [B.C. government confirms gas revenue forecast errors worth $1.46B](https://globalnews.ca/news/12044918/bc-gas-revenue-forecast-errors/)Reporting · Global News (The Canadian Press)

Accountability / Findings, disputes and responses

## Controversies & public scrutiny

Records are labelled by type, including official findings, civil proceedings and political disputes where applicable. Each entry identifies the response found in the sources and the latest status verified for this page.

Policy disputeSeptember 1, 2026

### Errors in the natural gas revenue forecast

Officials confirmed that errors by Energy Ministry staff overstated forecast natural gas revenue by $1.46 billion over five fiscal years, according to Global News. The Conservative finance critic asked the auditor general to review the forecasts. West Moberly First Nations Chief Roland Willson asked for an independent review of the new royalty system, The Tyee reported.

#### Candidate or party response

Dix called the largest error a serious mistake and said the government is changing the process so such errors do not happen again, according to Global News.

#### Verified status and limits

The government said the corrections would go into its quarterly fiscal report. The Tyee reports a later update reduced the royalty estimate by $300 million a year. voche.me found no auditor general review on record.

- [B.C. government confirms gas revenue forecast errors worth $1.46B](https://globalnews.ca/news/12044918/bc-gas-revenue-forecast-errors/)Reporting · Global News (The Canadian Press)
- [More time needed to get gas royalties right, Nation says](https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/09/17/More-Time-Needed-Gas-Royalties/)Reporting · The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod

News coverage / Original publishers

## Read the reporting

A dated reading list from independent publishers. The headings below are voche.me summaries; follow each link for the original article, context and any corrections.

September 2, 2026Reporting

Global News (The Canadian Press)

### Gas revenue forecast errors confirmed

Reports the forecast errors and Dix's comments to reporters.

- [B.C. government confirms gas revenue forecast errors worth $1.46B](https://globalnews.ca/news/12044918/bc-gas-revenue-forecast-errors/)Reporting · Global News (The Canadian Press)

September 17, 2026Reporting

The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod

### Treaty 8 chief asks for review of new gas royalties

Reports the call to delay the royalty system and notes Dix's comments on the errors.

- [More time needed to get gas royalties right, Nation says](https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/09/17/More-Time-Needed-Gas-Royalties/)Reporting · The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod

September 24, 2026Reporting

Global News

### First full day of the campaign

Reports that the party confirmed Dix as its Vancouver-Renfrew candidate.

- [B.C. election 2026: 1st full day of campaigning underway](https://globalnews.ca/news/12070168/bc-election-2026-first-full-day-campaign/)Reporting · Global News

September 28, 2026Reporting

The Link

### Dix and Farnworth to seek re-election

Prints the party's announcement of his candidacy, with a quote from Dix.

- [Adrian Dix and Mike Farnworth to seek re-election with the BC NDP](https://thelinkpaper.ca/adrian-dix-and-mike-farnworth-to-seek-re-election-with-the-bc-ndp/)Reporting · The Link

Research / 28 linked sources

## Check the evidence

Sources checked September 30, 2026. Official records establish decisions; campaign material establishes stated positions; reporting adds investigation and context. None alone establishes every claim.

<details>

<summary>Official record 21 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF">Provincial candidate list, 2026 general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/">2026 provincial general election: key dates </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf">Statement of votes, 2024 provincial general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/executive-council">Executive Council, members and roles </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm">Members index to debates, 2026, entry for Adrian Dix </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesd.htm">Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Adrian Dix </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224am-Hansard-n123.html">Debates of February 24, 2026 (morning): question period </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 24, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html">Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html">Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on CleanBC </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 1, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260415pm-Hansard-n153.html">Debates of April 15, 2026 (afternoon): question period on energy </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 15, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260430am-Hansard-n168.html">Debates of April 30, 2026 (morning): question period on LNG and fuel prices </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html">Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): question period on LNG flaring </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 6, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html">Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on LNG and electricity rates </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html">Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): question period on natural gas heating </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html">Debates of May 28, 2026 (morning): question period on royalties and insurance rates </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 28, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0005-000095">B.C. launching competitive process for clean power in high-demand sectors </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions · January 30, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0014-000552">Strong response to 2025 call for power, delivering clean, affordable energy </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions · May 13, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0024-000567">Power Smart 2.0 launch </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions · May 19, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0032-000720">Optimizing BC Hydro assets, increasing electricity capacity by 7% </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions · June 17, 2026
- <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/natural-resource-taxes/royalty-transition">Oil and natural gas royalty transition </a>

  Government of British Columbia
- <a href="https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2017-2021/2017PREM0061-001322.htm">Premier John Horgan announces new cabinet </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Office of the Premier · July 18, 2017

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<summary>Campaign 2 sources

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- <a href="https://adriandix.bcndp.ca/">Adrian Dix campaign page </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you">BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family </a>

  BC NDP

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<summary>Reporting 5 sources

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- <a href="https://thetyee.ca/News/2011/04/18/DixWinsLeadership/">Adrian Dix wins BC NDP leadership </a>

  The Tyee · April 18, 2011
- <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/12044918/bc-gas-revenue-forecast-errors/">B.C. government confirms gas revenue forecast errors worth $1.46B </a>

  Global News (The Canadian Press) · September 2, 2026
- <a href="https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/09/17/More-Time-Needed-Gas-Royalties/">More time needed to get gas royalties right, Nation says </a>

  The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod · September 17, 2026
- <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/12070168/bc-election-2026-first-full-day-campaign/">B.C. election 2026: 1st full day of campaigning underway </a>

  Global News · September 24, 2026
- <a href="https://thelinkpaper.ca/adrian-dix-and-mike-farnworth-to-seek-re-election-with-the-bc-ndp/">Adrian Dix and Mike Farnworth to seek re-election with the BC NDP </a>

  The Link · September 28, 2026

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The campaign page lists no events and no platform of his own, and its Latest and Events links open the party home page. His social media posts could not be read, because X, Facebook and Instagram show a sign-in page. The Energy and Climate Solutions estimates debates (April and May 2026) and the Bill 16 debate where he spoke were not read line by line. Votes are taken from the vote index only; the transcripts of those votes were not opened. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Vancouver-Renfrew was found. A Trout Lake Community Centre page that names Renfrew Park Community Centre is from 2024. Dates as BC NDP leader after 2011, his roles before 2011, and his record as Minister of Health from 2017 to 2024 were not checked against official records beyond the 2017 cabinet release. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. The questionnaire has not been sent.

Research status

## What voche.me has checked

Evidence reviewed on 2026-09-30: the Elections BC candidate list and 2024 statement of votes, the legislature's 2026 speech and vote indexes, nine 2026 transcripts where he spoke, five government releases, his campaign page, the BC NDP platform page, and news reports from 2011 and 2026.

His commitments on this page come from what he said in the legislature and in government releases in 2026. His campaign page states no measures of its own. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date.

[Hansard members index, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm) [Recorded votes index, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesd.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2024 to present

### Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions

Start date November 18, 2024, from the legislature record.

[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/executive-council)

2024 to present

### MLA for Vancouver-Renfrew

Elected in 2024 with 10,983 votes, 63.22% of the valid vote.

[Elections BC statement of votes, 2024](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)

From July 18, 2017

### Minister of Health

Named in the 2017 cabinet. His campaign page says he served until 2024.

[Government release, July 18, 2017](https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2017-2021/2017PREM0061-001322.htm)

From April 2011

### Leader of the BC NDP

Won the party leadership on the third ballot, according to The Tyee.

[The Tyee, April 18, 2011](https://thetyee.ca/News/2011/04/18/DixWinsLeadership/)

2005 to present

### MLA

The legislature record lists election years 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2020 and 2024.

[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members)

04 / Questions & answers

## Questions for the candidate

Proposed questions for a future interview. They have not been sent to the candidate, and no answers have been supplied.

No questions and answers have been supplied.

### Have your own question?

Ask Adrian Dix directly. We send it to the campaign, and publish the reply here if we get one.

05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

Facts voche.me can state about Adrian Dix's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.

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<summary>Is this an official page for Adrian Dix?</summary>



No. This page is researched by voche.me from public sources, listed below, and is separate from Adrian Dix's own campaign.

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<summary>What party is Adrian Dix running with?</summary>



Adrian Dix is running for MLA with BC NDP.

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<summary>Does Adrian Dix currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Adrian Dix currently serves as Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions; MLA for Vancouver-Renfrew.

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<summary>How many sources does this Adrian Dix profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 4 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.

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<summary>Why do some questions on Adrian Dix's page show no answer?</summary>



The "Questions &amp; answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Adrian Dix in a future interview. They have not been sent yet, so the page says plainly that no answer has been supplied instead of leaving the section blank.

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<summary>When is the election Adrian Dix is running in?</summary>



The 2026 British Columbia election, including the MLA race, is decided on October 24, 2026.

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06 / Candidate contributions

## Space for campaign updates

### No campaign updates yet

Announcements, event details and messages can be added here, with their source and publication date. No campaign submission has been added.

## Sources & transparency

- [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Campaign page ](https://adriandix.bcndp.ca/)Checked September 30, 2026

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Campaign contact

## Campaign links & contact.

Find the candidate’s website, social accounts and contact information.

[Campaign page](https://adriandix.bcndp.ca/)

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