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MLA in Langley-Willowbrook · BC provincial 2026

# Andrew Mercier

Former MLA for Langley, running again for the BC NDP in Langley-Willowbrook.

Andrew Mercier was the MLA for Langley from 2020 to 2024 and served as Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training and then as a minister of state, first for workforce development and then for sustainable forestry innovation. In 2024 he lost the new Langley-Willowbrook district to Conservative Jody Toor by 867 votes. In July 2026 the Premier's office named him the Premier's chief of staff. His 2026 campaign statements focus on United States tariffs and jobs.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

Researched by voche.me · Not a campaign-authored page

BC NDP2026

Andrew MercierBritish Columbia provincial election

*Andrew MercierMLAv.*

Candidate research / October 1, 2026

A researched record of Andrew Mercier's candidacy in Langley-Willowbrook for the BC NDP, with 8 commitments, 1 dated action, 5 public statements and 3 news items. One commitment is his own, from his 2026 campaign statement. The rest are the party's platform text.

**8**Commitments **1**Programs **3**News articles **25**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Andrew Mercier?

No campaign event for Andrew Mercier was confirmed by an organizer on 2026-10-01. The dates below are voting days.

Checked October 1, 2026 · All event times are Pacific time. Recheck the organizer before travelling.

- [2026 provincial 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

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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-final-voting-day">Voting day </a>

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### Voting dates

- Oct 16Advance voting opens
- Oct 24Final 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 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 Andrew Mercier

Elections BC lists Andrew Mercier as the BC NDP candidate in Langley-Willowbrook. The copy of the list voche.me read is stamped October 1, 2026 09:00:07 PM. It also lists Shubham Joshi (OneBC) and Jody Toor (Conservative Party) in the district.

He won the Langley district in the 2020 election with 11,089 votes (47.17 percent), according to the Elections BC statement of votes. The legislature's member record lists him as the BC NDP member for Langley in the 42nd Parliament.

In 2024 he ran in the new district of Langley-Willowbrook as the sitting member. Jody Toor of the Conservative Party won with 10,979 votes (48.24 percent). He had 10,112 votes (44.43 percent), and BC Green candidate Petrina Arnason had 1,670 (7.34 percent).

Government releases name him Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training on November 26, 2020, Minister of State for Workforce Development on December 7, 2022, and Minister of State for Sustainable Forestry Innovation on January 15, 2024. As minister of state, he introduced Bill 38, the International Credentials Recognition Act, on October 23, 2023. The law received royal assent on November 8, 2023. It limits Canadian work experience rules and repeat English tests for people trained in other countries in the professions it covers.

A government release of July 20, 2026 says he was appointed chief of staff to Premier David Eby. The Langley Advance Times called him the Premier's chief of staff when his candidacy was announced on September 25, 2026. voche.me did not find a record of whether or when he left that job.

The legislature's member biography says he is a labour lawyer, worked as legal counsel for Teamsters Local Union No. 213, and was executive director of the BC Building Trades Council. It says he studied at the University of the Fraser Valley and holds a law degree from Dalhousie University. The Langley Advance Times reports that he once ran for office in Langley City. voche.me did not check these points with the employers, the schools or the City.

On October 29, 2024, Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal thanked him for his service on behalf of council and credited him with work on SkyTrain to Langley City, child care, the expansion of Nicomekl Elementary and funding for the Fraser Highway One-Way. Those are the mayor's words.

voche.me has not contacted the campaign. His 2026 statements below come from news reporting and a BC NDP release.

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.

8 commitments shown · Checked Oct 1

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Support workers and businesses hit by United States tariffs

In the statement that announced his candidacy on September 25, 2026, Mercier said working people in Langley feel the effects of United States tariffs and that the BC NDP has a plan to support workers and businesses, grow new markets for B.C. products and protect public services.

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<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

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<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>His words, as quoted by the Langley Advance Times. He names no program, no dollar amount, no number and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which tariff measure does Mercier name for Langley, with a cost and a date?</dd></dl></details>



- [Mercier runs again for NDP in Langley-Willowbrook](https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/25/mercier-runs-again-for-ndp-in-langley-willowbrook/)Reporting · Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Matthew Claxton

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### BC NDP housing plan

The BC NDP platform page says the Province removed local zoning barriers to build 300,000 more middle-class homes. The page does not name Mercier.

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<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

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<dl>

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

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



- [Platform page, Action for You](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### BC NDP help with daily costs

The BC NDP platform page lists protection from rising costs as one of its headings and says more than 560,000 renters get up to $400 from the renter's tax credit. The page does not name Mercier.

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<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Mercier with a cost of living measure.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Mercier name a cost of living measure during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Platform page, Action for You](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### BC NDP health care position

The BC NDP platform page lists health care as one of its headings and describes the hiring and training of doctors, nurses and other health workers. The page does not name Mercier.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Mercier on health care.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Mercier speak on Langley Memorial Hospital or health care during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Platform page, Action for You](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 safe, inclusive communities as one of its headings and says the Province hired over 250 more RCMP officers. The page does not name Mercier.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

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

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



- [Platform page, Action for You](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### BC NDP jobs and investment position

The BC NDP platform page lists jobs and opportunity as one of its headings and gives a goal of $200 billion in major project investment by 2035. The page does not name Mercier.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. His own statement on tariffs and jobs is listed above as a separate entry.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Mercier name an economic measure for Langley during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Platform page, Action for You](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### BC NDP environment position

The BC NDP platform page lists protecting air, land and water as one of its headings. The page does not name Mercier.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Mercier on climate or the environment.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Mercier name a climate or environment measure during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Platform page, Action for You](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### BC NDP education position

The BC NDP platform page lists education as one of its headings. The page does not name Mercier.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Mercier on schools.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Mercier speak on schools in Langley during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Platform page, Action for You](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Actions from his term as MLA for Langley from 2020 to 2024, where the legislature record or the law names him.

Oct 23Law; royal assent on November 8, 2023

### International Credentials Recognition Act (Bill 38)

As Minister of State for Workforce Development, Mercier introduced Bill 38 on October 23, 2023. He told the House it applies to 18 regulatory bodies and 29 professions, limits Canadian work experience requirements and repeat English tests, and creates a superintendent to enforce the rules.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The transcript records him presenting the bill and moving first reading. The law as published by BC Laws shows it as chapter 39 of 2023, assented to on November 8, 2023. The figures are from his speech.

</details>

- [Debates of October 23, 2023 (morning): first reading of Bill 38](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Debates/42nd4th/20231023am-Hansard-n343.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [International Credentials Recognition Act, SBC 2023, chapter 39](https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/23039)Official record · King's Printer, BC Laws

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 9Speech

### Throne speech debate

As MLA for Langley, Mercier spoke on the SkyTrain extension to Langley, child care spaces at the Douglas Recreation Centre, an affordable rental building in Langley City and training for skilled trades.

- [Debates of February 9, 2023 (afternoon): throne speech debate](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Debates/42nd4th/20230209pm-Hansard-n262.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Oct 23Speech

### First reading of the International Credentials Recognition Act

Mercier introduced the bill and described its limits on Canadian work experience rules and English tests for people trained in other countries.

- [Debates of October 23, 2023 (morning): first reading of Bill 38](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Debates/42nd4th/20231023am-Hansard-n343.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 13Debate coverage

### Question period on the forest industry

Answering opposition questions on mill closures, Mercier said the government changed the Interior Appraisal Manual to speed up salvage of wildfire-damaged timber and that 30 BC Timber Sales licences were being prepared after the 2023 fires.

- [Debates of May 13, 2024 (afternoon): question period on the forest industry](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Debates/42nd5th/20240513pm-Hansard-n436.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Sep 25Statement

### Statement announcing his candidacy

Mercier said working people in Langley feel the effects of United States tariffs and need a government that supports them.

- [Mercier runs again for NDP in Langley-Willowbrook](https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/25/mercier-runs-again-for-ndp-in-langley-willowbrook/)Reporting · Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Matthew Claxton

Sep 29Press conference

### Press conference on Conservative candidates and the trade war

Mercier asked Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson to have Langley's three Conservative candidates retract and apologize for social media posts about the trade war and the Prime Minister.

- [NDP candidate critical of Langley's three Tory MLAs trade war stance](https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/29/ndp-candidate-critical-of-langleys-three-tory-mlas-trade-war-stance/)Reporting · Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Heather Colpitts
- [Doerkson's three Langley candidates repeated Trump's false attacks on Canada and personally attacked Carney for his trade war response](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/doerksons-three-langley-candidates-repeated-trumps-false-attacks-canada-and-personally)Campaign · BC NDP

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.

Campaign disputeSeptember 29, 2026

### Call on Langley's Conservative candidates to retract trade war posts

At a press conference on September 29, 2026, Mercier named social media posts by Harman Bhangu, Misty Van Popta and Jody Toor about the trade war, the border and Prime Minister Mark Carney, and asked Lorne Doerkson to have them retract and apologize. The Langley Advance Times and a BC NDP release reported the call. This is one campaign criticizing another.

#### Candidate or party response

The Langley Advance Times report carried no reply from the three candidates to the call. At a joint event with them that day, Doerkson said he thinks Trump is a bully and argued that the NDP has done too little for people hurt by the trade war.

#### Verified status and limits

voche.me found no retraction or apology on 2026-10-01.

- [NDP candidate critical of Langley's three Tory MLAs trade war stance](https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/29/ndp-candidate-critical-of-langleys-three-tory-mlas-trade-war-stance/)Reporting · Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Heather Colpitts
- [Doerkson's three Langley candidates repeated Trump's false attacks on Canada and personally attacked Carney for his trade war response](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/doerksons-three-langley-candidates-repeated-trumps-false-attacks-canada-and-personally)Campaign · BC NDP

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 29, 2026Reporting

Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Heather Colpitts

### NDP candidate critical of Langley's three Tory MLAs trade war stance

Reports his press conference and Doerkson's remarks at a Conservative event in Langley the same day.

- [NDP candidate critical of Langley's three Tory MLAs trade war stance](https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/29/ndp-candidate-critical-of-langleys-three-tory-mlas-trade-war-stance/)Reporting · Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Heather Colpitts

September 25, 2026Reporting

Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Matthew Claxton

### Mercier runs again for NDP in Langley-Willowbrook

Reports his candidacy, his earlier roles and his statement on tariffs, and a statement from Premier Eby supporting him.

- [Mercier runs again for NDP in Langley-Willowbrook](https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/25/mercier-runs-again-for-ndp-in-langley-willowbrook/)Reporting · Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Matthew Claxton

July 22, 2026Reporting

Aldergrove Star (Black Press) · Heather Colpitts

### Langley lawyer/former MLA takes up job in premier's office

Reports his appointment as the Premier's chief of staff.

- [Langley lawyer/former MLA takes up job in premier's office](https://aldergrovestar.com/2026/07/22/langley-lawyer-former-mla-takes-up-job-in-premiers-office/)Reporting · Aldergrove Star (Black Press) · Heather Colpitts

Research / 25 linked sources

## Check the evidence

Sources checked October 1, 2026. Official records establish decisions; campaign material establishes stated positions; reporting adds investigation and context. None alone establishes every claim.

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<summary>Official record 17 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF">Provincial candidate list (copy stamped October 1, 2026 09:00:07 PM) </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/">2026 provincial 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://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2020-provincial-general-election.pdf">Statement of votes, 2020 provincial general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/members">Member data for Andrew Mercier, 42nd Parliament </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0102-001966">New cabinet focuses on keeping people safe, fighting COVID-19 </a>

  Government of British Columbia · November 26, 2020
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0097-001863">New cabinet ready to take action on cost of living, health care, housing, climate </a>

  Government of British Columbia · December 7, 2022
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0003-000035">New ministers appointed for child care, children and family development, sustainable forestry </a>

  Government of British Columbia · January 15, 2024
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0048-000851">Premier's acting chief of staff completes term appointment, new chief of staff appointed </a>

  Government of British Columbia · July 20, 2026
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/42nd3rd/2022-Members-Indexm.htm">Members index to debates, 2022, entry for Andrew Mercier </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/42nd4th/2023-Members-Indexm.htm">Members index to debates, 2023, entry for Andrew Mercier </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/42nd5th/2024-Members-Indexm.htm">Members index to debates, 2024, entry for Andrew Mercier </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Debates/42nd4th/20230209pm-Hansard-n262.html">Debates of February 9, 2023 (afternoon): throne speech debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · February 9, 2023
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Debates/42nd4th/20231023am-Hansard-n343.html">Debates of October 23, 2023 (morning): first reading of Bill 38 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · October 23, 2023
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Debates/42nd5th/20240513pm-Hansard-n436.html">Debates of May 13, 2024 (afternoon): question period on the forest industry </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 13, 2024
- <a href="https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/23039">International Credentials Recognition Act, SBC 2023, chapter 39 </a>

  King's Printer, BC Laws
- <a href="https://www.langleycity.ca/news/langley-city-council-congratulates-jody-toor-election-victory-and-thanks-andrew-mercier-his">Langley City Council Congratulates Jody Toor on Election Victory and Thanks Andrew Mercier for His Service </a>

  City of Langley · October 29, 2024

</details>

<details>

<summary>Campaign 5 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/candidates">Our BC NDP team: candidate list </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://langleywillowbrook.bcndp.ca/">Langley-Willowbrook BC NDP page </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases">Releases page </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/doerksons-three-langley-candidates-repeated-trumps-false-attacks-canada-and-personally">Doerkson's three Langley candidates repeated Trump's false attacks on Canada and personally attacked Carney for his trade war response </a>

  BC NDP · September 29, 2026
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you">Platform page, Action for You </a>

  BC NDP

</details>

<details>

<summary>Reporting 3 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/25/mercier-runs-again-for-ndp-in-langley-willowbrook/">Mercier runs again for NDP in Langley-Willowbrook </a>

  Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Matthew Claxton · September 25, 2026
- <a href="https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/29/ndp-candidate-critical-of-langleys-three-tory-mlas-trade-war-stance/">NDP candidate critical of Langley's three Tory MLAs trade war stance </a>

  Langley Advance Times (Black Press) · Heather Colpitts · September 29, 2026
- <a href="https://aldergrovestar.com/2026/07/22/langley-lawyer-former-mla-takes-up-job-in-premiers-office/">Langley lawyer/former MLA takes up job in premier's office </a>

  Aldergrove Star (Black Press) · Heather Colpitts · July 22, 2026

</details>

The party candidate list held 51 profiles on 2026-10-01 and none for Langley-Willowbrook. The address andrewmercier.bcndp.ca opens the Langley-Willowbrook riding page, which does not name him. voche.me found no campaign website of his own. His X, Facebook and Instagram pages show a login page to a direct read, so nothing from them is used. No portrait was found that the candidate, the campaign or the party published. The legislature's member data gives no start or end dates for his roles, so the start dates come from government releases and the end dates were not found. voche.me did not find a record of whether or when he left the job of chief of staff to the Premier. The speech indexes for 2022, 2023 and 2024 were read; three transcripts were opened, and the committee debates on Bill 38 were not read. The 2021 speech index, the vote records of his term and his estimates debates as minister of state were not read. Statements by the legislature's member biography about his schools, his past jobs and his community roles, and the report that he once ran for office in Langley City, were not checked with those bodies. Figures he gave in debate were not checked. voche.me found no 2026 statement by him on housing, health care, public safety, education or the environment. No all-candidates meeting in Langley-Willowbrook was found. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. Nominations close at 1 p.m. on October 3, 2026, so other candidates may still be added. The questionnaire has not been sent.

Research status

## What voche.me has checked

Evidence reviewed on 2026-10-01: the Elections BC candidate list and key dates page, the 2020 and 2024 statements of votes, the legislature's member data, the legislature's speech indexes for 2022, 2023 and 2024, three transcripts from his term, the law on international credentials, four government releases, the BC NDP candidate list, releases page, platform page and Langley-Willowbrook page, a City of Langley news page, and three reports from Black Press papers.

His 2026 commitment on this page comes from his campaign statement as reported by the Langley Advance Times. The other commitments are the BC NDP's own text, and none of it names him. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date.

[Legislature speech index, 2023 (members M)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/42nd4th/2023-Members-Indexm.htm) [Legislature speech index, 2024 (members M)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/42nd5th/2024-Members-Indexm.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

From July 20, 2026 (end date not found)

### Chief of staff to the Premier

Appointed to the role, according to the government release of July 20, 2026.

[Government release, July 20, 2026](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0048-000851)

From January 15, 2024

### Minister of State for Sustainable Forestry Innovation

Named to support the Minister of Forests, according to the government release. The legislature record lists the role as no longer active.

[Government release, January 15, 2024](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0003-000035)

From December 7, 2022

### Minister of State for Workforce Development

Named in the cabinet list of December 7, 2022. voche.me did not find the end date.

[Government release, December 7, 2022](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0097-001863)

From November 26, 2020

### Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training

Named in the cabinet and parliamentary secretary list of November 26, 2020.

[Government release, November 26, 2020](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0102-001966)

2020 to 2024

### MLA for Langley

Elected in 2020 with 11,089 votes (47.17 percent). Lost the new Langley-Willowbrook district in 2024 with 10,112 votes (44.43 percent).

[Elections BC statement of votes, 2020](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2020-provincial-general-election.pdf)

Before 2020

### Executive director, BC Building Trades Council; legal counsel, Teamsters Local Union No. 213

Stated in the legislature's member biography. voche.me did not check it with either organization.

[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.

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<summary>Why are you running again in Langley-Willowbrook, and what would you do first as MLA?

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No response has been submitted.

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<summary>What would you ask the Province to fund for workers and businesses in Langley hurt by United States tariffs, and by when?

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No response has been submitted.

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<summary>What should the Province do for Langley Memorial Hospital and health care in Langley in the next term?

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No response has been submitted.

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05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

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<summary>Is this an official page for Andrew Mercier?</summary>



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

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<summary>What party is Andrew Mercier running with?</summary>



Andrew Mercier is running for MLA with BC NDP.

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<summary>Does Andrew Mercier currently hold public office?</summary>



Not according to this profile. voche.me has not listed a current public office for Andrew Mercier.

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<summary>How many sources does this Andrew Mercier profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 6 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 Andrew Mercier's page show no answer?</summary>



The "Questions &amp; answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Andrew Mercier 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 Andrew Mercier 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

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## Sources & transparency

- [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked October 1, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked October 1, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2020 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2020-provincial-general-election.pdf)Checked October 1, 2026
- [Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · members ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members)Checked October 1, 2026
- [Government of British Columbia · chief of staff appointment, July 20, 2026 ](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0048-000851)Checked October 1, 2026
- [Langley Advance Times · candidacy report, September 25, 2026 ](https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/09/25/mercier-runs-again-for-ndp-in-langley-willowbrook/)Checked October 1, 2026

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Campaign contact

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[Langley-Willowbrook BC NDP page](https://langleywillowbrook.bcndp.ca/)

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