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MLA in Abbotsford South · BC provincial 2026

# Bruce Banman

MLA for Abbotsford South since 2020 and former mayor of Abbotsford, running again for the Conservative Party of BC.

Bruce Banman won Abbotsford South as a BC Liberal in 2020 and as a Conservative in 2024, with 61.61% of the vote. He left the Conservative caucus on August 27, 2026, joined CentreBC on September 18, and went back to the Conservatives on September 22, according to news reports. The legislature lists him as Independent. Elections BC lists him as the Conservative Party candidate. Global News reports that he was mayor of Abbotsford from 2011 to 2014.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

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Conservative Party of BC2026

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Candidate research / October 1, 2026

A researched record of Bruce Banman's 23 commitments, 13 recorded votes and 19 public statements, with 10 news items. Most come from what he said in the legislature in 2026 and from his leadership campaign website.

**23**Commitments **13**Programs **10**News articles **57**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Bruce Banman?

No campaign event for Bruce Banman 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 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

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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-election-day">Voting day </a>

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### Voting dates

- Oct 16Advance voting begins
- 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 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 Bruce Banman

Bruce Banman is the Conservative Party candidate in Abbotsford South on the Elections BC candidate list stamped October 1, 2026 12:00:07 PM. He is the only accepted candidate in the district on that copy. Nominations stay open until 1 p.m. on October 3, 2026.

Elections BC statements of votes show he won Abbotsford South in 2020 for the BC Liberal Party with 9,730 votes, 44.69% of the valid vote. He won again in 2024 for the Conservative Party with 13,053 votes, 61.61%, ahead of Sarah Kooner of the BC NDP with 7,454 votes.

On September 13, 2023 he left BC United, the new name of the BC Liberals, and joined the Conservative Party of BC. CFJC Today reported his statement that he made the move to keep his promise to his community. The Canadian Press reports that his move gave the Conservatives official party status in the legislature. A caucus release of October 1, 2025 named him caucus whip, and a caucus release of June 30, 2026 named him Critic for Tourism.

He entered the race for Conservative leader in February 2026. On March 15 he withdrew and endorsed Yuri Fulmer, and became co-chair of Fulmer's campaign, Victoria News reported. Kerry-Lynne Findlay won the leadership in May.

On August 27, 2026 he left the Conservative caucus to sit as an Independent. In his statement he said many people had told him the new leader, Findlay, was "unelectable", CBC News and The Canadian Press reported. On September 4 he joined a new party formed by Peter Milobar and Ian Paton, and on September 18 that group of MLAs joined CentreBC. Vista Radio reported on September 22 that Milobar and the MLAs who had joined with him, a group it names as including Banman, were going back to the Conservatives after Findlay resigned. The party now lists him as its Abbotsford South candidate. The legislature's record for the current Parliament still lists him as Independent.

In the legislature in 2026 he spoke against the budget, the new sales tax on business services and the freedom of information bill, and asked questions about long-term care beds, forensic psychiatric care, encampments on provincial highway land in Abbotsford, the farm status of small parcels and a small hydro producer.

Before provincial politics he was mayor of Abbotsford. Global News reported that he defeated mayor George Peary in 2011 and lost to Henry Braun in 2014. City of Abbotsford records show he was elected to city council in 2018 with 17,224 votes and resigned on February 18, 2021 after his election as MLA. The party page and the legislature's member page say he worked as a chiropractor and owned a small business. These are his own and his party's descriptions.

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.

23 commitments shown · Checked Oct 1

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Build the delayed long-term care homes now

In a statement on March 2, 2026, Banman said the 2026 budget delayed seven approved long-term care projects, including a 200-bed home in Abbotsford, and asked the government to fund care home construction now.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the projects and their bed counts, which describe the delay. He gives no cost and no date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does a later budget restore the Abbotsford long-term care project?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): statement on debt and long-term care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### More money for forensic psychiatric care

In question period on March 31, 2026, Banman cited a BC Review Board report on a lack of forensic psychiatric beds, programs and housing, and asked why the budget for this care was not increased.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no number of beds, no amount and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province add forensic psychiatric beds?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): question period on forensic psychiatric care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Replace supervised drug use sites with treatment

His leadership policy page says he would end open drug use and replace safe consumption sites with treatment.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his leadership campaign of February 2026. He withdrew from that race on March 15, 2026, and the site was still online on 2026-10-01. voche.me found no statement from his Abbotsford South campaign that repeats it. It gives no number of treatment spaces, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does his 2026 campaign repeat this?</dd></dl></details>



- [Banman for BC: policy page](https://banmanforbc.ca/policy/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Supportive housing tied to treatment and local consent

In a leadership campaign release of February 9, 2026, Banman said that under his government no supportive housing project would go ahead without local consultation and community support, and that mental health services and safety planning would be a condition of provincial approval.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his leadership campaign of February 2026. He withdrew from that race on March 15, 2026, and the site was still online on 2026-10-01. voche.me found no statement from his Abbotsford South campaign that repeats it. It gives no number of homes, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does his 2026 campaign repeat this?</dd></dl></details>



- [Banman stands with Burnaby residents, calls for treatment-first supportive housing](https://banmanforbc.ca/banman-stands-with-burnaby-residents-calls-for-treatment-first-supportive-housing-and-real-community-consent/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Ban smoke and vapour from drugs in supportive housing

In committee on Bill 11, the 2026 tenancy bill, on April 13, 2026, Banman spoke for an amendment on smoke and vapour in supportive housing. He said health care workers and other residents are exposed to harmful vapours.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The government said it could not support the amendment. He gives no cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Did the final Bill 11 or its rules address smoke and vapour in supportive housing?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): Cowichan Hospital and Bill 11 committee](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### No sales tax on building services

In the Bill 2 debate on March 5, 2026, Banman objected to the new provincial sales tax (PST) on accounting and engineering services used to build homes, and said making anything to do with construction free of PST would increase home building.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no cost to the budget and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province change the sales tax on services used in construction?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2, budget measures](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Oppose the sales tax on professional services

In question period on March 9, 2026, Banman asked why the government was dismissing business concerns about extending the provincial sales tax (PST) to professional services.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He states a position. He gives no cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province change the sales tax on professional services?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the sales tax on services](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Return the budget to balance

In a statement on the 2026 budget on his leadership campaign site, Banman criticized the deficits and the new items under the provincial sales tax and said that as Premier he would get B.C. back to balance. In his budget speech of February 23, 2026 he called the budget an assault on seniors, working families and small businesses.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his leadership campaign of February 2026. He withdrew from that race on March 15, 2026, and the site was still online on 2026-10-01. voche.me found no statement from his Abbotsford South campaign that repeats it. It gives no year for balance and no spending cut.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he name a year for a balanced budget?</dd></dl></details>



- [Statement from Bruce Banman on the 2026 BC budget](https://banmanforbc.ca/statement-from-conservative-party-of-bc-leadership-candidate-and-abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-on-the-2026-bc-budget/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- [Debates of February 23, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223pm-Hansard-n122.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Cut political staff and deputy minister car allowances

In question period on March 12, 2026, Banman asked how many political appointees the Finance Minister would cut while public sector jobs were being cut. On April 21, 2026 he objected to $14,000 car allowances for deputy ministers.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He states a position. He gives no amount to save and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province change the car allowance policy?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): question period on public sector cuts](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (morning): question period on car allowances](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421am-Hansard-n158.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Delay Bill 9 for six months to define its terms

On May 5, 2026, Banman was the opposition speaker on a motion to delay second reading of Bill 9, the freedom of information bill, for six months. He said the delay would let members define the new grounds for refusing requests and review a new fee on records already made public.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The vote index shows he voted for the delay on the sitting that began May 6 and against the bill at third reading on May 28. He gives no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Was Bill 9 passed, and does a later government change it?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (afternoon): motion to delay Bill 9](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505pm-Hansard-n173.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Bruce Banman](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9, freedom of information](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Independent oversight of hiring in the public service

On March 30, 2026, Banman spoke for a motion that the merit principle in the B.C. Public Service be overseen by an independent officer of the Legislature. The vote index shows he voted for the motion on March 31.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no cost and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province restore an independent merit officer?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): motion on merit in the public service](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Bruce Banman](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Let police enforce the rules at encampments on highway land

In question period on April 1 and April 27, 2026, Banman named encampments on Ministry of Transportation land in Abbotsford, a fatal shooting and a homicide there, and asked the minister to let police enforce the no-camping rules.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no number, cost or date. The minister said in reply that the member was incorrect.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the ministry change its direction on enforcement at these sites?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Abbotsford encampments](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Abbotsford encampments](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Faster wage claims under employment standards

In the Bill 10 debate on March 10, 2026, Banman said workers, including temporary foreign workers, should be paid on time and disputes settled faster. He said the budget freezes the labour program at $22.3 million, and objected to letting the director take unclaimed wages sooner.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The dollar figure describes the budget he criticized. He gives no target, cost or date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Did Bill 10 pass, and did the labour program budget change?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 10, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 10, labour statutes](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310pm-Hansard-n138.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### The same farm status threshold for small parcels

In the Agriculture and Food estimates on April 14, 2026, Banman asked whether parcels of two acres or less could qualify for farm status at the same income threshold as larger farms.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no cost or date. In his reply to the minister he said he was glad she was looking at it.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province change the farm status threshold?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 14, 2026 (afternoon): Agriculture and Food estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260414pm-Hansard-n152.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Develop natural resources, roads and pipelines

His leadership site lists unlocking natural resources with investment, affordable energy, roads and pipelines. In his budget speech of February 23, 2026 he said 24 mines are waiting to open because of permit delays.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his leadership campaign of February 2026. He withdrew from that race on March 15, 2026, and the site was still online on 2026-10-01. voche.me found no statement from his Abbotsford South campaign that repeats it. It names no project, number of permits or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does his 2026 campaign name a project or a permit time?</dd></dl></details>



- [Banman for BC: policy page](https://banmanforbc.ca/policy/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- [Debates of February 23, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223pm-Hansard-n122.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Keep small clean power producers in business

In question period on April 15, 2026, Banman asked why the government was pushing Silversmith Power and Light, a small hydro plant in Sandon, toward closure while B.C. imports power.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He states a position. He names no price, cost or date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does BC Hydro change the price it pays small producers?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Study the old rail bed as a flood barrier on Sumas Prairie

In the Transportation and Transit estimates on May 6, 2026, Banman asked whether the Province had studied raising the old railway bed along the Sumas Lake bed to help control flood water.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He asks a question. He gives no cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province study this in its flood plans for Abbotsford?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### Passenger rail on the old line to Chilliwack

In the same estimates debate, Banman asked whether the Province had studied passenger service on the old B.C. Electric line from Chilliwack to Vancouver, and what upgrading the tracks would cost.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He asks for studies and costs. He gives no cost, route plan or date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province study passenger rail on this line?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### End no-fault car insurance

His leadership policy page, under the heading No-fault Auto Insurance, says he would first reverse by cabinet order all regulations under Bill 11 of 2020, the Attorney General Statutes (Vehicle Insurance) Amendment Act, and then repeal that act.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his leadership campaign of February 2026. He withdrew from that race on March 15, 2026, and the site was still online on 2026-10-01. voche.me found no statement from his Abbotsford South campaign that repeats it. It gives no rate change, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does his 2026 campaign repeat this?</dd></dl></details>



- [Banman for BC: policy page](https://banmanforbc.ca/policy/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- [Bruce Banman launches leadership campaign for Conservative Party of BC](https://banmanforbc.ca/bruce-banman-launches-leadership-campaign-for-conservative-party-of-bc/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### Repeal and replace SOGI 123

His leadership policy page says he would put parents in charge of their children's education, including the full repeal and replacement of SOGI 123, a set of school resources on sexual orientation and gender identity.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his leadership campaign of February 2026. He withdrew from that race on March 15, 2026, and the site was still online on 2026-10-01. voche.me found no statement from his Abbotsford South campaign that repeats it. It does not say what would replace the resources, or when.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does his 2026 campaign repeat this?</dd></dl></details>



- [Banman for BC: policy page](https://banmanforbc.ca/policy/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- [Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman to run for Conservative leadership](https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/04/abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-to-run-for-conservative-leadership/)Reporting · Surrey Now-Leader

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### Freeze college and university tuition for two years

In a leadership campaign release of February 6, 2026, Banman said that as Premier he would freeze domestic tuition at colleges and universities for two years, with any provincial support tied to cuts in administration, and would protect free speech on campus.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his leadership campaign of February 2026. He withdrew from that race on March 15, 2026, and the site was still online on 2026-10-01. voche.me found no statement from his Abbotsford South campaign that repeats it. It gives no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does his 2026 campaign repeat this?</dd></dl></details>



- [Banman lays out post-secondary renewal plan](https://banmanforbc.ca/banman-lays-out-post-secondary-renewal-plan-rooted-in-free-speech-fairness-accountability/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

His leadership site says he would repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and push for reversal of the 2025 court ruling on Cowichan title. The vote index shows he voted for first reading of a bill to repeal that act on April 22, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his leadership campaign of February 2026. He withdrew from that race on March 15, 2026, and the site was still online on 2026-10-01. voche.me found no statement from his Abbotsford South campaign that repeats it. It gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does his 2026 campaign repeat this?</dd></dl></details>



- [Banman for BC: policy page](https://banmanforbc.ca/policy/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Bruce Banman](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman to run for Conservative leadership](https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/04/abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-to-run-for-conservative-leadership/)Reporting · Surrey Now-Leader

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Conservative Party platform

The Conservative Party platform page lists plans on housing, health care, public safety, the economy and other topics, and says the platform is coming soon. It does not name Banman.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>This is the party's platform. voche.me found no 2026 statement from Banman that repeats a measure from it.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he speak for any platform measure during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Our Platform page](https://conservativebc.ca/our-platform/)Campaign · Conservative Party of BC

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes where the legislature's vote index names him. A vote records how he voted, with no reason attached.

Feb 26Recorded vote

### Voted against the 2026 budget motion

The vote index records Banman voting Nay on the budget motion.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

Apr 1Recorded vote

### Voted against the Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2026 (Bill 2)

The vote index records Banman voting Nay at second and third reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

Feb 19Recorded vote

### Voted for first reading of the Gender Ideology and Child Protection Act

The vote index records Banman voting Yea at first reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

Mar 5Recorded vote

### Voted for first reading of the Drug Recovery and Community Safety Act (Bill M235)

The vote index records Banman voting Yea at first reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

Mar 31Recorded vote

### Voted for the motion on merit oversight in the public service (Motion M203)

The vote index records Banman voting Yea on the motion.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

Apr 20Recorded vote

### Voted for the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act (Bill M233)

The vote index records Banman voting Yea at second reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

Apr 21Recorded vote

### Voted for the Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 14)

The vote index records Banman voting Yea at third reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

Apr 22Recorded vote

### Voted for first reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act

The vote index records Banman voting Yea at first reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

May 4Recorded vote

### Voted for Bill M217 on dashboard cameras in commercial vehicles

The vote index records Banman voting Yea when the bill was reported as amended.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

May 6Recorded vote

### Voted for the six-month delay of the freedom of information bill (Bill 9)

The vote index records Banman voting Yea on the amendment to second reading, and Nay on second reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

May 20Recorded vote

### Voted against the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)

The vote index records Banman voting Nay at second reading and at third reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

May 25Recorded vote

### Voted against the motion on a mandatory orientation course for MLAs (Motion M205)

The vote index records Banman voting Nay on the motion.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

May 28Recorded vote

### Voted against the freedom of information bill (Bill 9) at third reading

The vote index records Banman voting Nay at third reading.

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The vote index records each member's name on a standing vote. The transcript of this vote was not opened.

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

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 23Speech

### Budget debate speech

Banman spoke against the 2026 budget: the deficit, the debt and its interest cost, crime, people leaving the province and delays for new mines.

- [Debates of February 23, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223pm-Hansard-n122.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 2Speech

### Statement on debt and long-term care

Banman said interest on the debt was pushing back seven long-term care projects, including 200 beds in Abbotsford.

- [Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): statement on debt and long-term care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 5Speech

### Bill 2 debate on budget measures

Banman read criticism of the budget from reporters and business groups and objected to the new provincial sales tax on services and to income tax changes.

- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2, budget measures](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 10Speech

### Bill 10 debate on labour law

Banman spoke about temporary foreign workers on Abbotsford farms and said the labour program needs more money to settle wage claims faster.

- [Debates of March 10, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 10, labour statutes](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310pm-Hansard-n138.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 11Speech

### Bill 9 debate on freedom of information

Banman told the House that in his first months as mayor, city staff spread manure on a cleared encampment site in Abbotsford, and that records released under freedom of information later showed he had not ordered it. He said the law should stay strong.

- [Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9, freedom of information](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 30Speech

### Motion on merit in the public service

Banman spoke for independent oversight of hiring in the public service.

- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): motion on merit in the public service](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 31Debate coverage

### Question period on forensic psychiatric care

Banman asked the Minister of Health about a review board report on a shortage of forensic psychiatric beds.

- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): question period on forensic psychiatric care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 27Debate coverage

### Question period on encampments in Abbotsford

On April 1 and April 27 Banman asked the Minister of Transportation why police were told not to enforce no-camping rules on ministry land in Abbotsford.

- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Abbotsford encampments](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Abbotsford encampments](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 13Debate coverage

### Question period on the Cowichan Hospital project

Banman asked why temporary foreign workers were hired on the Cowichan Hospital project instead of local Quw'utsun contractors.

- [Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): Cowichan Hospital and Bill 11 committee](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 14Debate coverage

### Agriculture and Food estimates

Banman asked about the income threshold for farm status on small parcels.

- [Debates of April 14, 2026 (afternoon): Agriculture and Food estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260414pm-Hansard-n152.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 15Debate coverage

### Question period on Silversmith Power and Light

Banman asked why a small hydro producer in Sandon faced closure.

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

Apr 21Debate coverage

### Question period on deputy minister car allowances

Banman asked about $14,000 car allowances for deputy ministers while jobs were being lost.

- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (morning): question period on car allowances](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421am-Hansard-n158.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 21Debate coverage

### Environment and Parks estimates

Banman asked whether compost made from city food and yard waste on farmland could be bagged and sold in garden centres.

- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): Environment and Parks estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 5Speech

### Motion to delay Bill 9 for six months

As the opposition's main speaker, Banman argued for a six-month delay of the freedom of information bill to define its new grounds for refusing requests.

- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (afternoon): motion to delay Bill 9](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505pm-Hansard-n173.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 6Debate coverage

### Transportation and Transit estimates

Banman asked about passenger rail on the old line from Chilliwack to Vancouver and about using the old rail bed to control flood water on Sumas Prairie.

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

May 19Statement

### Point of personal privilege

Banman asked the Premier to correct a remark that he was elected under Christy Clark. The Premier named Andrew Wilkinson instead and withdrew the remark.

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

Feb 5Statement

### Launch of his leadership campaign

His campaign release said he would scrap no-fault car insurance and repeal SOGI 123, and called his campaign "Conservative Without Apology".

- [Bruce Banman launches leadership campaign for Conservative Party of BC](https://banmanforbc.ca/bruce-banman-launches-leadership-campaign-for-conservative-party-of-bc/)Campaign · Banman For BC Leadership Campaign

Aug 27Statement

### Statement on leaving the Conservative caucus

Banman said many people had told him the new leader was "unelectable" and that he would sit as an Independent, CBC News and The Canadian Press reported.

- [Bruce Banman joins exodus from B.C. Conservative caucus](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bruce-banman-bc-conservative-caucus-departure-9.7323534)Reporting · CBC News · Karin Larsen
- [B.C. Conservatives lose 6th MLA this month as Bruce Banman quits](https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-conservatives-lose-6th-mla-this-month-as-bruce-banman-quits-12716354)Reporting · The Canadian Press, in the Times Colonist

Sep 4Statement

### Joint statement on joining the new party

With Rosalyn Bird and Á'a:líya Warbus, Banman said he was joining the party formed by Peter Milobar and Ian Paton, The Canadian Press reported.

- [No time to waste for Milobar as ex-B.C. Conservatives join new party of five MLAs](https://energeticcity.ca/2026/09/04/no-time-to-waste-for-milobar-as-ex-b-c-conservatives-join-new-party-of-five-mlas/)Reporting · The Canadian Press, in Energeticcity.ca

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.

No reviewed entries have been added to this section yet. This is a research gap, not a finding about the candidate.

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.

November 19, 2011Reporting

Global News

### Banman elected mayor of Abbotsford

Reports that Banman defeated mayor George Peary.

- [Abbotsford election results 2011: elected mayor](https://globalnews.ca/news/179817/abbotsford-election-results-2011-elected-mayor/)Reporting · Global News

November 16, 2014Reporting

Global News

### Henry Braun defeats mayor Banman

Reports unofficial results showing Henry Braun beat Banman.

- [Abbotsford election results 2014: full results in the mayoral race](https://globalnews.ca/news/1670329/abbotsford-election-results-2014-full-results-in-the-mayoral-race/)Reporting · Global News

September 13, 2023Reporting

CFJC Today

### Banman leaves BC United for the Conservatives

Quotes his statement on joining the Conservative Party of BC.

- [Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman ditches BC United, joins Conservative Party of BC](https://cfjctoday.com/2023/09/13/abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-ditches-bc-united-joins-conservative-party-of-bc/)Reporting · CFJC Today

February 4, 2026Reporting

Surrey Now-Leader

### Banman to run for Conservative leadership

Reports his leadership bid and the goals on his campaign website.

- [Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman to run for Conservative leadership](https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/04/abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-to-run-for-conservative-leadership/)Reporting · Surrey Now-Leader

March 16, 2026Reporting

Victoria News

### Banman withdraws from the leadership race

Reports that he withdrew and endorsed Yuri Fulmer.

- [Abbotsford MLA Bruce Banman withdraws from B.C. Tory leadership bid](https://vicnews.com/2026/03/16/abbotsford-mla-bruce-banman-withdraws-from-b-c-tory-leadership-bid/)Reporting · Victoria News

August 27, 2026Reporting

CBC News, The Canadian Press, Abbotsford News

### Banman leaves the Conservative caucus

Three reports on his move to sit as an Independent.

- [Bruce Banman joins exodus from B.C. Conservative caucus](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bruce-banman-bc-conservative-caucus-departure-9.7323534)Reporting · CBC News · Karin Larsen
- [B.C. Conservatives lose 6th MLA this month as Bruce Banman quits](https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-conservatives-lose-6th-mla-this-month-as-bruce-banman-quits-12716354)Reporting · The Canadian Press, in the Times Colonist
- [Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman quits B.C. Conservatives, the 6th in 2 weeks](https://abbynews.com/2026/08/27/abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-quits-b-c-conservatives-the-6th-in-2-weeks/)Reporting · Abbotsford News

September 4, 2026Reporting

The Canadian Press

### Banman joins the new party formed by Milobar and Paton

Reports the joint statement and his criticism of a "purity test" in the party.

- [No time to waste for Milobar as ex-B.C. Conservatives join new party of five MLAs](https://energeticcity.ca/2026/09/04/no-time-to-waste-for-milobar-as-ex-b-c-conservatives-join-new-party-of-five-mlas/)Reporting · The Canadian Press, in Energeticcity.ca
- [Teresa Wat becomes sixth legislator to join new party of former B.C. Conservatives](https://chatnewstoday.ca/2026/09/11/teresa-wat-becomes-sixth-legislator-to-join-new-party-of-former-b-c-conservatives/)Reporting · The Canadian Press, in CHAT News Today

September 18, 2026Reporting

Victoria News, CBC News, Vista Radio

### Former Conservatives join CentreBC

Name Banman among the MLAs who joined CentreBC with Peter Milobar as leader.

- [Milobar taking over Centre B.C., 8 MLAs ready to run as election call looms](https://vicnews.com/2026/09/18/milobar-taking-over-centre-b-c-8-mlas-ready-to-run-as-election-call-looms/)Reporting · Victoria News
- [Centrists, former B.C. Conservatives join forces under Milobar](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/british-columbia-politics-independents-bc-centre-conservatives-9.7350118)Reporting · CBC News
- [Former B.C. Conservatives join forces with CentreBC, with Milobar tapped as new leader](https://www.am1150.ca/89429/news/politics/former-b-c-conservatives-join-forces-with-centrebc-with-milobar-tapped-as-new-leader/)Reporting · AM 1150 (Vista Radio) · Emily Joveski

September 22, 2026Reporting

Vista Radio

### CentreBC MLAs go back to the Conservatives

Reports that Milobar and the MLAs who joined with him returned to the Conservatives after Findlay resigned.

- [CentreBC MLAs defect back to the B.C. Conservatives after snap election call](https://www.am1150.ca/89578/news/politics/centrebc-mlas-defect-back-to-the-b-c-conservatives-after-snap-election-call/)Reporting · AM 1150 (Vista Radio) · Emily Joveski

September 26, 2026Reporting

The Canadian Press

### Banman running again for his seat

Lists Banman among former leadership candidates running again for their seats.

- [Former B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott will run in election](https://cheknews.ca/former-b-c-conservative-leadership-candidate-caroline-elliott-will-run-in-election-1350286/)Reporting · The Canadian Press, in CHEK News

Research / 57 linked sources

## Check the evidence

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- <a href="https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF">Provincial candidate list, 2026 general election (copy stamped October 1, 2026 12:00:07 PM) </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://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 record for Bruce Banman, from the data service behind leg.bc.ca </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 Bruce Banman </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223pm-Hansard-n122.html">Debates of February 23, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 23, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html">Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): statement on debt and long-term care </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html">Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2, budget measures </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html">Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the sales tax on services </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 9, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310pm-Hansard-n138.html">Debates of March 10, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 10, labour statutes </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 10, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html">Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9, freedom of information </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 11, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html">Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): question period on public sector cuts </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 12, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html">Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): motion on merit in the public service </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html">Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): question period on forensic psychiatric care </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 31, 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 Abbotsford encampments </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 1, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html">Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): Cowichan Hospital and Bill 11 committee </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 13, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260414pm-Hansard-n152.html">Debates of April 14, 2026 (afternoon): Agriculture and Food estimates </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 14, 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 Silversmith Power and Light </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 15, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421am-Hansard-n158.html">Debates of April 21, 2026 (morning): question period on car allowances </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 21, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html">Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): Environment and Parks estimates </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 21, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html">Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Abbotsford encampments </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505pm-Hansard-n173.html">Debates of May 5, 2026 (afternoon): motion to delay Bill 9 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html">Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): Transportation and Transit estimates </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): point of privilege </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.abbotsford.ca/sites/default/files/2021-02/COR%20034-2018%20-%20Declaration%20of%20Official%20Results%20-%202018%20General%20Local%20Election.pdf">Declaration of official results, 2018 general local election (Council Report COR 034-2018) </a>

  City of Abbotsford · October 22, 2018
- <a href="https://www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/news-media/election-planning-underway-follow-resignation-abbotsford-council-member">By-election planning underway to follow resignation of Abbotsford council member </a>

  City of Abbotsford · February 18, 2021

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- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/bruce-banman/">Bruce Banman candidate page </a>

  Conservative Party of BC
- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/our-team/">Our Team page </a>

  Conservative Party of BC
- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/our-platform/">Our Platform page </a>

  Conservative Party of BC
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/rustad-announces-strong-conservative-opposition-team-to-take-on-ebys-destructive-agenda/">Rustad announces Conservative opposition team </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · October 1, 2025
- <a href="https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/kerry-lynne-findlay-announces-shadow-cabinet/">Kerry-Lynne Findlay announces shadow cabinet </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 30, 2026
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/">Banman for BC: home page </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/policy/">Banman for BC: policy page </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/why-i-am-running/">Banman for BC: why I am running </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/about-bruce/">Banman for BC: about Bruce </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/news-media/">Banman for BC: news and media </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/bruce-banman-launches-leadership-campaign-for-conservative-party-of-bc/">Bruce Banman launches leadership campaign for Conservative Party of BC </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign · February 5, 2026
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/banman-lays-out-post-secondary-renewal-plan-rooted-in-free-speech-fairness-accountability/">Banman lays out post-secondary renewal plan </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign · February 6, 2026
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/banman-stands-with-burnaby-residents-calls-for-treatment-first-supportive-housing-and-real-community-consent/">Banman stands with Burnaby residents, calls for treatment-first supportive housing </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign · February 9, 2026
- <a href="https://banmanforbc.ca/statement-from-conservative-party-of-bc-leadership-candidate-and-abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-on-the-2026-bc-budget/">Statement from Bruce Banman on the 2026 BC budget </a>

  Banman For BC Leadership Campaign · February 18, 2026

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- <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/179817/abbotsford-election-results-2011-elected-mayor/">Abbotsford election results 2011: elected mayor </a>

  Global News · November 19, 2011
- <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/1670329/abbotsford-election-results-2014-full-results-in-the-mayoral-race/">Abbotsford election results 2014: full results in the mayoral race </a>

  Global News · November 16, 2014
- <a href="https://cfjctoday.com/2023/09/13/abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-ditches-bc-united-joins-conservative-party-of-bc/">Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman ditches BC United, joins Conservative Party of BC </a>

  CFJC Today · September 13, 2023
- <a href="https://surreynowleader.com/2026/02/04/abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-to-run-for-conservative-leadership/">Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman to run for Conservative leadership </a>

  Surrey Now-Leader · February 4, 2026
- <a href="https://vicnews.com/2026/03/16/abbotsford-mla-bruce-banman-withdraws-from-b-c-tory-leadership-bid/">Abbotsford MLA Bruce Banman withdraws from B.C. Tory leadership bid </a>

  Victoria News · March 16, 2026
- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bruce-banman-bc-conservative-caucus-departure-9.7323534">Bruce Banman joins exodus from B.C. Conservative caucus </a>

  CBC News · Karin Larsen · August 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-conservatives-lose-6th-mla-this-month-as-bruce-banman-quits-12716354">B.C. Conservatives lose 6th MLA this month as Bruce Banman quits </a>

  The Canadian Press, in the Times Colonist · August 27, 2026
- <a href="https://abbynews.com/2026/08/27/abbotsford-south-mla-bruce-banman-quits-b-c-conservatives-the-6th-in-2-weeks/">Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman quits B.C. Conservatives, the 6th in 2 weeks </a>

  Abbotsford News · August 27, 2026
- <a href="https://energeticcity.ca/2026/09/04/no-time-to-waste-for-milobar-as-ex-b-c-conservatives-join-new-party-of-five-mlas/">No time to waste for Milobar as ex-B.C. Conservatives join new party of five MLAs </a>

  The Canadian Press, in Energeticcity.ca · September 4, 2026
- <a href="https://chatnewstoday.ca/2026/09/11/teresa-wat-becomes-sixth-legislator-to-join-new-party-of-former-b-c-conservatives/">Teresa Wat becomes sixth legislator to join new party of former B.C. Conservatives </a>

  The Canadian Press, in CHAT News Today · September 11, 2026
- <a href="https://vicnews.com/2026/09/18/milobar-taking-over-centre-b-c-8-mlas-ready-to-run-as-election-call-looms/">Milobar taking over Centre B.C., 8 MLAs ready to run as election call looms </a>

  Victoria News · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.am1150.ca/89429/news/politics/former-b-c-conservatives-join-forces-with-centrebc-with-milobar-tapped-as-new-leader/">Former B.C. Conservatives join forces with CentreBC, with Milobar tapped as new leader </a>

  AM 1150 (Vista Radio) · Emily Joveski · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/british-columbia-politics-independents-bc-centre-conservatives-9.7350118">Centrists, former B.C. Conservatives join forces under Milobar </a>

  CBC News · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.am1150.ca/89578/news/politics/centrebc-mlas-defect-back-to-the-b-c-conservatives-after-snap-election-call/">CentreBC MLAs defect back to the B.C. Conservatives after snap election call </a>

  AM 1150 (Vista Radio) · Emily Joveski · September 22, 2026
- <a href="https://cheknews.ca/former-b-c-conservative-leadership-candidate-caroline-elliott-will-run-in-election-1350286/">Former B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott will run in election </a>

  The Canadian Press, in CHEK News · September 26, 2026

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No website for his Abbotsford South campaign was found; brucebanman.ca shows a parked page with no content. His leadership website banmanforbc.ca was still online, and the commitments taken from it date from February 2026, before he withdrew from that race. His X account, his Facebook page and the leadership campaign's Instagram account could not be read without signing in, so no post is used. The party candidate page labels him "Interim Conservative Party Leader". News reports name Lorne Doerkson as interim leader, so voche.me does not repeat that label. No source read by voche.me quotes Banman on his reason for returning to the Conservatives in September 2026; the Vista Radio report does not quote him. His years as mayor come from Global News; the City of Abbotsford results page starts with 2018, and voche.me did not open a City record of the 2011 and 2014 elections or the council minutes from his terms. His work as a chiropractor and his role as House Leader from 2023 come from the party page and the legislature's member page; voche.me has not checked them with a licensing body or the legislature's journals. Votes are taken from the 2026 vote index; the transcripts of those votes were not opened. Speeches from 2020 to 2025 were not read. The Bill 9 committee debate of May 19 and his long hoist speech were read only in part. No all-candidates meeting in Abbotsford South was found on this date. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. 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, his record in the legislature's data service, the 2026 speech and vote indexes and 19 transcripts from 2026, the party candidate, team and platform pages, two caucus releases, his 2026 leadership campaign website, City of Abbotsford records, and news reports from 2011 to 2026.

His commitments on this page come from what he said in the legislature in 2026 and from his leadership campaign website of February 2026. No website for his Abbotsford South campaign was found. 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-Votesb.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2020 to present

### MLA for Abbotsford South

Elected in 2020 for the BC Liberal Party with 9,730 votes (44.69%) and in 2024 for the Conservative Party with 13,053 votes (61.61%).

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

From June 2026

### Critic for Tourism

Named in the Conservative shadow cabinet announced by the caucus on June 30, 2026. He left the caucus on August 27, 2026.

[Conservative caucus release, June 30, 2026](https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/kerry-lynne-findlay-announces-shadow-cabinet/)

From October 2025

### Caucus Whip

Named in the opposition team announced by the Conservative caucus on October 1, 2025.

[Conservative caucus release, October 1, 2025](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/rustad-announces-strong-conservative-opposition-team-to-take-on-ebys-destructive-agenda/)

2018 to 2021

### Abbotsford city councillor

Elected in 2018 with 17,224 votes. He resigned on February 18, 2021, after his election as MLA.

[City of Abbotsford, declaration of official results, 2018](https://www.abbotsford.ca/sites/default/files/2021-02/COR%20034-2018%20-%20Declaration%20of%20Official%20Results%20-%202018%20General%20Local%20Election.pdf)

2011 to 2014

### Mayor of Abbotsford

Global News reported his election in 2011 and his defeat by Henry Braun in 2014. voche.me did not open the City's own record of those elections.

[Global News, November 19, 2011](https://globalnews.ca/news/179817/abbotsford-election-results-2011-elected-mayor/)

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.

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05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

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

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<summary>Is this an official page for Bruce Banman?</summary>



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

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<summary>What party is Bruce Banman running with?</summary>



Bruce Banman is running for MLA with Conservative Party of BC.

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<summary>Does Bruce Banman currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Bruce Banman currently serves as MLA for Abbotsford South.

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<summary>How many sources does this Bruce Banman profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 7 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 Bruce Banman's page show no answer?</summary>



The "Questions &amp; answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Bruce Banman 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 Bruce Banman 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 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
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked October 1, 2026
- [Recorded votes index, 2026 ](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Checked October 1, 2026
- [Party candidate page ](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/bruce-banman/)Checked October 1, 2026
- [Leadership campaign website ](https://banmanforbc.ca/)Checked October 1, 2026

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