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MLA in Nanaimo-Lantzville · BC provincial 2026

# George Anderson

MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville since 2024, running again for the BC NDP.

George Anderson won Nanaimo-Lantzville for the BC NDP in 2024. He was parliamentary secretary for transit from November 2024 and was named parliamentary secretary for energy and climate solutions in June 2026. In 2025 he brought a private member's bill to speed up housing approvals. It passed second reading, and in April 2026 he asked the committee to stop its work on it, after the Province said it would do further work on the bill's main ideas.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

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

BC NDP2026

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*George AndersonMLAv.*

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Candidate research / October 2, 2026

A researched record of George Anderson's 21 commitments, 11 dated actions and 12 public statements, with 4 news items. Most come from the legislature record, government releases and the Nanaimo News Bulletin.

**21**Commitments **11**Programs **4**News articles **50**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear George Anderson?

No campaign event for George Anderson was confirmed by an organizer on 2026-10-02. The dates below are voting days.

Checked October 2, 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 George Anderson

Elections BC lists George Anderson as the BC NDP candidate in Nanaimo-Lantzville, on its list stamped October 1, 2026 11:00:06 PM. The other accepted candidate on that copy is Kelsey Pringle of the Conservative Party.

In 2024 he won Nanaimo-Lantzville with 15,307 votes, 51.75% of the valid vote, according to the statement of votes. Gwen O'Mahony of the Conservative Party received 11,687 votes (39.51%) and Lia Versaevel of the BC Green Party 2,586 (8.74%). The legislature record lists 2024 as his only election year.

A government release of November 18, 2024 named him Parliamentary Secretary for Transit. On June 4, 2026 the Premier named him Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Climate Solutions, to support Minister Adrian Dix. The House appointed him Deputy Chair of the Committee of the Whole for the 2026 session.

In October 2025 he introduced Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act, to let local governments accept technical work certified by regulated professionals. It passed second reading 47 to 44. Nanaimo city council and municipal groups raised concerns. In April 2026 he asked the committee to stop its work on the bill, and the housing minister said the Province would do further work on its main ideas.

In 2026 he spoke in the legislature for government bills on trade within Canada, property gained from crime, online driver's licence renewal, protest limits near schools and places of worship, and safety in supportive housing.

The legislature's and the government's biography pages say he worked as a commercial lawyer, served on Nanaimo City Council and the Regional District of Nanaimo board, and chaired the Vancouver Island University board of governors. His campaign page says he was the youngest person ever elected to Nanaimo City Council. voche.me has not confirmed these points with the city, the regional district, the university or the law society.

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.

21 commitments shown · Checked Oct 2

2026 · HousingChanged approach

### Faster housing approvals through the Professional Reliance Act (Bill M216)

Anderson introduced Bill M216 in October 2025. He said it would let local governments accept technical work certified by regulated professionals, such as engineers and architects, so that housing projects move faster. In April 2026 the housing minister said he had asked the legislature committee to stop its work on the bill, because the Province will do further work on the bill's main ideas.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The transcripts give the measure and say any added work would be absorbed in existing operations. They give no number of homes and no date. On April 20, 2026 the House agreed to the committee report and the bill was removed from the order paper.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province bring forward its own version of these rules, and when?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of October 21, 2025 (morning): first reading of Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251021am-Hansard-n84.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of October 27, 2025 (morning): second reading debate on Bill M216](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251027am-Hansard-n89.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Minister's statement on private member's bill M216](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0040-000391)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs
- [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): report stage of Bill M216](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Safety rules for supportive housing (Bill 11)

In debate on April 1, 2026, Anderson spoke for Bill 11, the government's change to the Residential Tenancy Act. He said it keeps supportive housing tenants under the act while giving operators a faster way to end a tenancy when a weapon is found.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He supports a government bill. He gives no number of homes, no cost and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Do the regulations under Bill 11 come into force, and when?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 11, Residential Tenancy Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Heart care unit and patient tower at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

In a 2025 letter to the health minister, reported by the Nanaimo News Bulletin, Anderson asked for a cardiac catheterization lab, a unit that treats heart attacks, and a new patient tower at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. In September 2026 he told the paper that health care work must continue, and named the new long-term care home in Lantzville.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the projects. He gives no cost and no date. The patient tower was at the planning stage in July 2025, according to the paper.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the cardiac lab funded, and does the patient tower reach the business plan stage?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA asks to meet with health minister about Nanaimo hospital's needs](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2025/07/10/mla-asks-to-meet-with-health-minister-about-nanaimo-hospitals-needs/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)
- [George Anderson will be representing the B.C. NDP in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/george-anderson-will-be-representing-the-b-c-ndp-in-the-nanaimo-lantzville-riding/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Remove trade barriers between provinces (Bill 5)

On February 26, 2026 Anderson spoke for Bill 5, the Trade Recognition Act. He said goods and services approved in another province should be accepted in British Columbia without new tests or approvals.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He supports a government bill and names what it does. He gives no number of jobs and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the act cover services once other provinces agree?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 26, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 5, Trade Recognition Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226pm-Hansard-n127.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### A provincial strategy for ports and freight

As parliamentary secretary for transit, Anderson told the legislature on February 23, 2026 that he had brought freight, port and labour leaders together, and repeated his call for a full port strategy for British Columbia.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. He gives no cost, no number and no date for a strategy.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province publish a port strategy?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Take property gained from crime (Bill 8)

On March 3, 2026 Anderson spoke for Bill 8, the Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act. He said the changes make court cases faster, allow more information sharing between agencies, and that money taken goes to community safety and victim services.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He supports a government bill. He gives no dollar figure and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How much property does the civil forfeiture office take under the new rules?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 8, Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### Keep protest-free zones around schools until 2028 (Bill 12)

On March 30, 2026 Anderson spoke for Bill 12, which keeps the Safe Access to Schools Act in force for two more years. The act limits protests next to schools during school hours.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the bill and the new end date. He gives no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the act reviewed again before July 1, 2028?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 12, Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### Renew a driver's licence online (Bill 6)

On March 4, 2026 Anderson spoke for Bill 6, which lets the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia offer online renewal and replacement of driver's licences and identification cards. He said this saves travel and waiting time, most of all in rural areas.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He supports a government bill. He gives no start date and no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>When does online renewal open to drivers?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### More bus service outside Metro Vancouver

As parliamentary secretary for transit, Anderson is quoted in government releases of January 12, 2026 on added bus service in the Comox Valley, Prince George and other areas, paid with BC Transit and local partners.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The releases describe service added on January 1 and January 5, 2026. They give no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the added service kept in the next BC Transit budget?</dd></dl></details>



- [Comox Valley transit expansion](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0003-000007)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Transportation and Transit
- [Prince George transit expansion](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0007-000011)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Transportation and Transit

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Help households cut electricity bills

As parliamentary secretary for energy and climate solutions, Anderson is quoted in a government release of July 6, 2026 on free smart thermostats from BC Hydro under its Power Smart 2.0 plan.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release is the government's account. Anderson's quoted words give no number and no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many households receive the thermostats, and what do they save?</dd></dl></details>



- [Free smart thermostats under Power Smart 2.0](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0037-000794)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

2026 · ChildcareCampaign pledge

### Child care spaces in Nanaimo schools

A government release of August 31, 2026 on new before- and after-school child care spaces quotes Anderson on what they mean for Nanaimo families.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release is the government's account. His quoted words give no number of spaces for Nanaimo, no cost and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many of the new spaces open in Nanaimo schools, and when?</dd></dl></details>



- [Opening more child care spaces in schools](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECC0023-001005)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Child Care

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Hydrogen as part of the climate plan

In a statement on May 20, 2026, Anderson said hydrogen can help cut emissions in heavy transport, backup power and other uses that are hard to run on electricity.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

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

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he name a provincial measure for hydrogen during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): statement on hydrogen energy](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Give young people a voice in decisions

In a statement on May 25, 2026, Anderson asked members to listen to young people and make room for them in democratic decisions.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. He names no measure.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he name a measure for youth involvement in government?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (morning): statement on young people and democracy](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### BC NDP housing position

The BC NDP platform page says 97% of local governments have adopted zoning changes for 300,000 more homes. The page does not name Anderson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text.</dd>

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



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

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### BC NDP cost of living position

The BC NDP platform page lists protection from rising costs as a heading, including lower ICBC rates and child care fees. The page does not name Anderson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text.</dd>

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



- [BC NDP 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 a heading and describes the hiring of doctors and nurses. The page does not name Anderson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Anderson speak on the Nanaimo hospital during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC NDP 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 a heading, including more police officers. The page does not name Anderson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text.</dd>

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



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

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### BC NDP tax position

The BC NDP platform page says families earning less than $100,000 pay lower provincial taxes than in any other province. The page does not name Anderson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Anderson on taxes or the deficit on 2026-10-02.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Anderson speak on taxes or the budget during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### BC NDP reconciliation position

The BC NDP platform page describes First Nations Guardian programs for land and water. The page does not name Anderson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Anderson on reconciliation on 2026-10-02.</dd>

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



- [BC NDP 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 250 new or upgraded schools as complete or underway since 2017. The page does not name Anderson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text.</dd>

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



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

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### BC NDP climate position

The BC NDP platform page lists protecting air, land and water as a heading. The page does not name Anderson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text.</dd>

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



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

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes and actions where an official source names him. A government program is the government's; one that only quotes him as the local MLA is listed for reference and earns nothing.

Nov 17Passed second reading; later withdrawn

### Moved Bill M216, which passed second reading 47 to 44

Anderson moved second reading of his Professional Reliance Act. The recorded vote was 47 yeas and 44 nays, and the bill went to the committee on private members' bills.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

On April 9, 2026 the housing minister said he had asked the committee to stop its work on the bill. On April 20, 2026 the House agreed to the committee report and the bill was removed from the order paper.

</details>

- [Debates of November 17, 2025 (afternoon): recorded vote on second reading of Bill M216](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251117pm-Hansard-n97.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2025, entry for George Anderson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd1st/2025-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Minister's statement on private member's bill M216](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0040-000391)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs
- [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): report stage of Bill M216](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Feb 26Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote.

</details>

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

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act

The recorded vote index lists Anderson voting yes at third reading. He spoke for the bill on March 4, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The bill allows online renewal of driver's licences.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for George Anderson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of Bill 12, Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act

The recorded vote index lists Anderson voting yes at third reading. He spoke for the bill on March 30, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The bill keeps protest limits near schools until July 1, 2028.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for George Anderson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 12, Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 21Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of Bill 14, Forests Statutes Amendment Act

The recorded vote index lists Anderson voting yes at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

voche.me did not read the bill or the debate, and the index records no speech by him on it.

</details>

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

May 28Recorded vote, yes

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

The recorded vote index lists Anderson voting yes at second reading on May 20 and at third reading on May 28, 2026, and no on an amendment at second reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records no speech by him on the bill.

</details>

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

May 28Recorded vote, yes

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

The recorded vote index lists Anderson voting yes at second and third reading of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026, and yes on two amendments moved by Gibson.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe what each amendment changed.

</details>

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

May 26Casting votes as Chair

### Casting votes as Chair of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 9

The vote index lists two casting votes by Anderson as Chair of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 9, on clause 1 and on standing down clause 21.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

A casting vote by the Chair follows the practice of the House, so it is listed here as a record of the role and earns nothing. The House appointed him Deputy Chair of the Committee of the Whole on February 12, 2026. The index places the two votes in the sittings of May 19 and May 26, 2026; voche.me did not open those transcripts.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for George Anderson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of February 12, 2026 (afternoon): appointment of the Deputy Chair, Committee of the Whole](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260212pm-Hansard-n116.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Recorded vote, no

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

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

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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

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

Jan 12Service added in January 2026

### Bus service added in the Comox Valley and Prince George

Government releases say bus trips were added in the Comox Valley from January 1 and in Prince George from January 5, 2026. Both quote Anderson as parliamentary secretary for transit.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The service is run by BC Transit with local partners. The releases are the government's own account and do not describe what Anderson did himself.

</details>

- [Comox Valley transit expansion](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0003-000007)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Transportation and Transit
- [Prince George transit expansion](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0007-000011)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Transportation and Transit

Sep 21Under construction

### Construction starts on the Lantzville long-term care home

Construction began on a 298-bed long-term care home in Lantzville. The government release quotes Anderson as the local MLA.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The project belongs to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Island Health. The release does not describe a role for Anderson beyond his quote.

</details>

- [Construction starting on long-term care home in Lantzville](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0034-001103)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure
- [George Anderson will be representing the B.C. NDP in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/george-anderson-will-be-representing-the-b-c-ndp-in-the-nanaimo-lantzville-riding/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

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.

Oct 21Speech

### Introduced Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act

Anderson introduced his private member's bill to let local governments accept certified work from regulated professionals.

- [Debates of October 21, 2025 (morning): first reading of Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251021am-Hansard-n84.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Nov 17Debate coverage

### Closed second reading debate on Bill M216

Anderson answered critics, named cities that already use a certified professional program, and asked members to send the bill to committee.

- [Debates of November 17, 2025 (morning): second reading debate on Bill M216, continued](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251117am-Hansard-n96.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Feb 26Debate coverage

### Speech for Bill 5, Trade Recognition Act

Anderson spoke for recognizing goods and services approved in other provinces.

- [Debates of February 26, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 5, Trade Recognition Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226pm-Hansard-n127.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 2Speech

### Statement on the human rights code

Anderson spoke in defence of the human rights code. The vote index shows he voted no on February 26, 2026 at first reading of a bill to repeal the code.

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

Mar 3Debate coverage

### Speech for Bill 8, Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act

Anderson spoke for changes to how the Province takes property gained from crime.

- [Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 8, Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 4Debate coverage

### Speech for Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act

Anderson spoke for online renewal of driver's licences.

- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 30Debate coverage

### Speech for Bill 12, Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act

Anderson spoke for keeping protest limits near schools until 2028.

- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 12, Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 31Debate coverage

### Speech for Bill 13, Safe Access to Places of Public Worship Act

Anderson spoke for limits on protests at places of worship.

- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 13, Safe Access to Places of Public Worship Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331pm-Hansard-n145.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Debate coverage

### Speech for Bill 11, Residential Tenancy Amendment Act

Anderson spoke for new safety rules in supportive housing.

- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 11, Residential Tenancy Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 4Debate coverage

### Spoke against sending Bill M217 to report stage

As parliamentary secretary for transit, Anderson said the dashboard camera bill was too broad and needed more work.

- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): debate on Bill M217, Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 20Speech

### Statement on hydrogen energy

Anderson spoke on hydrogen research and companies in British Columbia.

- [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): statement on hydrogen energy](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Sep 24Interview

### Interview on running again

Anderson told the Nanaimo News Bulletin he will run again and spoke about the economy, health care and the Lantzville long-term care home.

- [George Anderson will be representing the B.C. NDP in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/george-anderson-will-be-representing-the-b-c-ndp-in-the-nanaimo-lantzville-riding/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

Accountability / Findings, disputes and responses

## Controversies & public scrutiny

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

Policy disputeDecember 4, 2025

### Local government concerns about Bill M216

The Nanaimo News Bulletin reported on December 4, 2025 that Nanaimo city council would send its concerns about Bill M216 to the Province. City staff said local governments would have to accept reports from regulated professionals in most cases. The paper reported that the Union of B.C. Municipalities and the Planning Institute of B.C. had raised concerns about local control, public safety, liability and consultation.

#### Candidate or party response

In a letter to council quoted by the paper, Anderson said regulated professionals are already accountable under the Professional Governance Act, and that cities would no longer spend months checking certified work again.

#### Verified status and limits

On April 9, 2026 the housing minister said Anderson had asked the committee to stop its work on the bill. The bill was removed from the order paper on April 20, 2026.

- [Nanaimo city council has concerns about bill to speed up building permit process](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2025/12/04/nanaimo-city-council-has-concerns-about-bill-to-speed-up-building-permit-process/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)
- [Minister's statement on private member's bill M216](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0040-000391)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs
- [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): report stage of Bill M216](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

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 24, 2026Interview

Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

### George Anderson will run again for the BC NDP

Reports his plan to run again and quotes him on the election call, the economy and health care.

- [George Anderson will be representing the B.C. NDP in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/george-anderson-will-be-representing-the-b-c-ndp-in-the-nanaimo-lantzville-riding/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

June 4, 2026Reporting

Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

### Named parliamentary secretary for energy and climate solutions

Reports his move from the transit role to the energy role.

- [Nanaimo-Lantzville MLA leaving transit role to help tackle energy affordability](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/06/04/nanaimo-lantzville-mla-leaving-transit-role-to-help-tackle-energy-affordability/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

December 4, 2025Reporting

Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

### Nanaimo council concerns about Bill M216

Reports the city's concerns about his bill and quotes his letter to council.

- [Nanaimo city council has concerns about bill to speed up building permit process](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2025/12/04/nanaimo-city-council-has-concerns-about-bill-to-speed-up-building-permit-process/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

July 10, 2025Reporting

Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

### Letter on Nanaimo hospital needs

Reports his letter to the health minister asking for a heart care unit and patient tower in Nanaimo.

- [MLA asks to meet with health minister about Nanaimo hospital's needs](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2025/07/10/mla-asks-to-meet-with-health-minister-about-nanaimo-hospitals-needs/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press)

Research / 50 linked sources

## Check the evidence

Sources checked October 2, 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 42 sources

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- <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 11:00:06 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://www.leg.bc.ca/members">Member record for George Anderson, 43rd Parliament </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Members-Indexa.htm">Members index to debates, 2026, entry for George Anderson </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd1st/2025-Members-Indexa.htm">Members index to debates, 2025, entry for George Anderson </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd1st/2025-Votesa.htm">Index of recorded votes by member, 2025, entry for George Anderson </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251021am-Hansard-n84.html">Debates of October 21, 2025 (morning): first reading of Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · October 21, 2025
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251027am-Hansard-n89.html">Debates of October 27, 2025 (morning): second reading debate on Bill M216 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · October 27, 2025
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251117am-Hansard-n96.html">Debates of November 17, 2025 (morning): second reading debate on Bill M216, continued </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · November 17, 2025
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20251117pm-Hansard-n97.html">Debates of November 17, 2025 (afternoon): recorded vote on second reading of Bill M216 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · November 17, 2025
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260212pm-Hansard-n116.html">Debates of February 12, 2026 (afternoon): appointment of the Deputy Chair, Committee of the Whole </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 12, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223pm-Hansard-n122.html">Debates of February 23, 2026 (afternoon): statement on freight transportation and ports </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 23, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226pm-Hansard-n127.html">Debates of February 26, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 5, Trade Recognition Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 26, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html">Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): statement on the human rights code </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html">Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 8, Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 3, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html">Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html">Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 12, Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331pm-Hansard-n145.html">Debates of March 31, 2026 (afternoon): second reading of Bill 13, Safe Access to Places of Public Worship Act </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): second reading of Bill 11, Residential Tenancy Amendment Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 1, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html">Debates of April 13, 2026 (morning): statement on young people, transit and the trades </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 13, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html">Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): report stage of Bill M216 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html">Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): debate on Bill M217, Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html">Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): statement on hydrogen energy </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html">Debates of May 25, 2026 (morning): statement on young people and democracy </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0067-001590">New cabinet ready to deliver on the priorities of British Columbians (list of parliamentary secretaries) </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Office of the Premier · November 18, 2024
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0037-000653">Premier appoints MLA George Anderson as parliamentary secretary for energy and climate solutions </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Office of the Premier · June 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers">Cabinet ministers and parliamentary secretaries </a>

  Government of British Columbia
- <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-for-energy-and-climate-solutions">George Anderson, MLA, Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Climate Solutions </a>

  Government of British Columbia · June 4, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0040-000391">Minister's statement on private member's bill M216 </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs · April 9, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0003-000007">Comox Valley transit expansion </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Transportation and Transit · January 12, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0007-000011">Prince George transit expansion </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Transportation and Transit · January 12, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0032-000720">Optimizing BC Hydro assets, increasing electricity capacity by 7% </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions · June 17, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0037-000794">Free smart thermostats under Power Smart 2.0 </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions · July 6, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0039-000848">Vancouver Island battery storage project in North Cowichan </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions · July 20, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026JEG0032-000491">Investment in Niik Steel, Nanaimo </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth · May 1, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0036-000664">Addition at Wellington Secondary, Nanaimo </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure · June 8, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSSG0053-000736">Strengthening response to vandalism, theft, street disorder </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General · June 22, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0034-000858">Expanding skilled-trades training seats in Nanaimo </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills · July 24, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECC0023-001005">Opening more child care spaces in schools </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Child Care · August 31, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0034-001103">Construction starting on long-term care home in Lantzville </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure · September 21, 2026

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<summary>Campaign 4 sources

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- <a href="https://georgeanderson.bcndp.ca/">George Anderson campaign page </a>

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

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

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

  BC NDP

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<details>

<summary>Reporting 4 sources

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- <a href="https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/george-anderson-will-be-representing-the-b-c-ndp-in-the-nanaimo-lantzville-riding/">George Anderson will be representing the B.C. NDP in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding </a>

  Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press) · September 24, 2026
- <a href="https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/06/04/nanaimo-lantzville-mla-leaving-transit-role-to-help-tackle-energy-affordability/">Nanaimo-Lantzville MLA leaving transit role to help tackle energy affordability </a>

  Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press) · June 4, 2026
- <a href="https://nanaimobulletin.com/2025/12/04/nanaimo-city-council-has-concerns-about-bill-to-speed-up-building-permit-process/">Nanaimo city council has concerns about bill to speed up building permit process </a>

  Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press) · December 4, 2025
- <a href="https://nanaimobulletin.com/2025/07/10/mla-asks-to-meet-with-health-minister-about-nanaimo-hospitals-needs/">MLA asks to meet with health minister about Nanaimo hospital's needs </a>

  Nanaimo News Bulletin (Black Press) · July 10, 2025

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voche.me could not open the City of Nanaimo's meeting records on 2026-10-02: the city's meeting portal showed an automated browser check, and the documents returned HTTP 403. His time on Nanaimo City Council and the Regional District of Nanaimo board is stated in the legislature's and the government's biography pages, and he called himself a former Nanaimo city councillor in the legislature; voche.me did not confirm the dates with the city or the regional district. His work as a lawyer, his time as chair of the Vancouver Island University board, the citizenship distinction from the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and the 2016 BC Achievement Award are stated by his campaign page and his biography pages, and voche.me did not check them with the bodies that would know. The government's page lists him as Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Climate Solutions; voche.me found no official record on 2026-10-02 that says whether the role continues during the election period. His X, Facebook and Instagram accounts sit behind a sign-in page, so nothing from them is used. Several transcripts were read only at the passages the speech index points to, and votes were taken from the vote indexes without opening each vote's transcript. The member-level party field in the legislature data returned British Columbia Green Party, while his 43rd Parliament entry returns the BC NDP; the page uses the 43rd Parliament entry and the Elections BC list. News reports by CBC News and NanaimoNewsNOW listed in a news search were not opened, because their addresses could not be read from the search feed. No all-candidates meeting in Nanaimo-Lantzville was found. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. The questionnaire has not been sent.

Research status

## What voche.me has checked

Evidence reviewed on 2026-10-02: the Elections BC candidate list and 2024 statement of votes, his member record in the legislature data, the 2025 and 2026 speech and vote indexes, 18 transcripts where he spoke or was named, 16 government releases and pages, his campaign page, the BC NDP platform, team and release pages, and four Nanaimo News Bulletin reports.

Most of his commitments on this page come from his own speeches in the legislature and from government releases that quote him. The City of Nanaimo's meeting records could not be opened on this date. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date.

[Hansard members index, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Members-Indexa.htm) [Recorded votes index, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

From June 4, 2026

### Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Climate Solutions

Named by the Premier to support the Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions.

[Government release, June 4, 2026](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0037-000653)

November 2024 to June 2026

### Parliamentary Secretary for Transit

Named in the November 18, 2024 list of parliamentary secretaries. The June 2026 release says he held the role from November 2024.

[Government release, November 18, 2024](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0067-001590)

2024 to present

### MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville

Elected in 2024 with 15,307 votes, 51.75% of the valid vote.

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

2026 session

### Deputy Chair, Committee of the Whole

Appointed by motion of the House on February 12, 2026.

[Hansard, February 12, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260212pm-Hansard-n116.html)

Before 2024

### Nanaimo city councillor and regional district director

Stated in the government's biography page. voche.me did not confirm the dates with the City of Nanaimo or the Regional District of Nanaimo.

[Government biography page](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-for-energy-and-climate-solutions)

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>Will you bring back the ideas in Bill M216, and how would you answer the safety concerns local governments raised?

</summary>

No response has been submitted.

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<summary>What cost and date would you set for a cardiac lab and patient tower at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital?

</summary>

No response has been submitted.

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<summary>Which energy cost measures would you push for as MLA, and how much would they save a household?

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<summary>What party is George Anderson running with?</summary>



George Anderson is running for MLA with BC NDP.

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<summary>Does George Anderson currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. George Anderson currently serves as MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville.

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<summary>How many sources does this George Anderson profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 5 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.

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<summary>When is the election George Anderson is running in?</summary>



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

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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 2, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked October 2, 2026
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Members-Indexa.htm)Checked October 2, 2026
- [Government release, June 4, 2026 ](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0037-000653)Checked October 2, 2026
- [Campaign page ](https://georgeanderson.bcndp.ca/)Checked October 2, 2026

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