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MLA in Coquitlam-Maillardville · BC provincial 2026

# Jennifer Blatherwick

Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, running again for the BC NDP in Coquitlam-Maillardville.

Jennifer Blatherwick was elected MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville in 2024 and named Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity that November. In 2026 she spoke in the legislature on the budget, gender-based violence, youth mental health and a required course for new MLAs.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

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Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Jennifer Blatherwick's 18 commitments, 15 dated actions and 18 public statements, with 2 news items. Most come from the legislature record and government releases from 2026.

**18**Commitments **15**Programs **2**News articles **41**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Jennifer Blatherwick?

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

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

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

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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 24General voting day

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

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

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

01 / Introduction

## About Jennifer Blatherwick

Jennifer Blatherwick is the BC NDP candidate in Coquitlam-Maillardville on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. She won the district in 2024 with 11,972 votes, 51.80% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes.

The provincial government's page says she was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity in November 2024, and that she was a two-term trustee for School District 43 and a past executive director of the Access Youth Outreach Services Society. In the legislature she said she served six years as a school trustee.

In 2026 she spoke for the budget bill and the civil forfeiture bill, moved an amendment that the House approved on a course for new MLAs, and presented a committee report on the 2024 election. Government releases quote her on gender-based violence, women's health, a youth mental health centre and seniors' housing in Coquitlam.

Her campaign page says she raised five children in Coquitlam and is focused on more doctors, more daycare spaces and more schools. Those are the campaign's own statements.

Read the sources 

Promises / Commitments and evidence

## Commitments and the available evidence.

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

18 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Keep connecting people to family doctors

In the Bill 2 budget debate on March 5, 2026, Blatherwick said the government will keep connecting people to family doctors and nurse practitioners, and that the budget directs over $2.8 billion in new funding over three years to health care. Her campaign page says she is focused on hiring more doctors.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names the budget amount and its three-year span. She gives no target for the number of people to be connected.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many more people would be connected to a family doctor in a new term?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Jennifer Blatherwick campaign page](https://jenniferblatherwick.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · Public servicesIn progress

### Mental health and addictions care, including Foundry centres for youth

In the Bill 2 debate she said $131 million of the health funding goes to mental health and addictions services. On April 20, 2026 she spoke in the legislature for the Foundry youth centres, and a government release of March 13, 2026 quotes her at the opening of Foundry Tri-Cities in Port Coquitlam.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names the budget amount. The release says the centre serves young people 12 to 24 with provincial funding. She gives no target or date of her own for more centres.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the funding for Foundry Tri-Cities continue past the first year?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): statement on youth mental health and Bill M237 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Offering support for youth, families through new Foundry centre](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0024-000261)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Women's health care and research

In a statement in the legislature on March 9, 2026, Blatherwick described the free prescription birth control and cervix self-screening programs and said the Province can do more. A government release the same day quotes her on access to reproductive care.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. The programs she describes already exist. She names no new measure, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which new women's health measure, if any, would she support in a new term?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (morning): statement on women's health research](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309am-Hansard-n135.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [B.C. leading the way in improving women's health, expanding access to care](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0023-000237)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### More teachers, counsellors and psychologists in schools

In the Bill 2 debate she said the budget spends $634 million over three years on K to 12 education, hiring more classroom teachers, special education teachers, counsellors and psychologists. Her campaign page says she is focused on building more schools.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names the budget amount and the kinds of staff. She gives no number of staff or schools.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many teachers and new schools does the $634 million pay for in School District 43?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Jennifer Blatherwick campaign page](https://jenniferblatherwick.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · ChildcareCampaign pledge

### Keep child care fees affordable

In the Bill 2 debate she said the budget commits $330 million to keep child care fees affordable and to support operators and educators. Her campaign page says she is focused on creating more daycare spots.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names the budget amount. She gives no number of new spaces or a date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many new child care spaces would open in Coquitlam-Maillardville in a new term?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Jennifer Blatherwick campaign page](https://jenniferblatherwick.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Act on repeat violent offending and property crime

In the Bill 2 debate she said the budget commits $139 million over three years to repeat violent offending and property crime, including a new program for chronic property offenders and more resources for the provincial forensic firearms lab.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names the budget amount and the programs. She gives no target for fewer offences.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the government report results from the chronic property offending program?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Prevent gender-based violence and support survivors

As Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, Blatherwick said in a government statement of July 16, 2026 that the Province spends more than $60 million a year on 475 victim services and violence against women programs. In other 2026 statements she named the provincial Gender-Based Violence Action Plan as the main tool.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names a yearly amount the Province already spends. She gives no new target or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would the yearly amount for victim services rise in a new term?</dd></dl></details>



- [Parliamentary secretary's statement on renewal of federal funding for the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0026-000835)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
- [Attorney general's, parliamentary secretary's statements on federal reforms protecting victims of gender-based violence](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026AG0029-000729)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Attorney General
- [Statements on Consent Awareness Week 2026](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0034-001092)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
- [Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 8 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Indigenous-led action on violence against Indigenous women and girls

On Red Dress Day, May 5, 2026, she said in the legislature that the Province will continue to support the B.C. First Nations Justice Council's Indigenous women's justice plan and to fund the First Peoples' Cultural Council. A government release of June 3, 2026 quotes her on new funding for Indigenous-led violence prevention.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names the bodies the Province funds. She gives no amount or date of her own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What amount goes to the Indigenous women's justice plan in the next budget?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (morning): statement on Red Dress Day](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [New funding supports Indigenous-led violence-prevention programs](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSSG0047-000648)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

2026 · HousingIn progress

### Affordable homes for seniors in Coquitlam

A government release of June 29, 2026 quotes Blatherwick on 158 affordable rental homes for adults 55 and over under construction in two Coquitlam buildings, one of them in Maillardville.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives the number of homes and the fund that pays for them. It gives no opening date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>When do the homes at 290 Laval Square and 443 Clayton St. open?</dd></dl></details>



- [More than 150 new homes across two developments coming for seniors](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0070-000764)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

2026 · EconomyChanged approach

### Expand the PST to some professional services

In the Bill 2 debate she supported the budget plan to charge PST on some professional services from October 1, 2026. Freshet News reported on March 13, 2026 that she defended the change at a Chamber of Commerce lunch. On September 18, 2026 the government paused the expansion.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The government release says the expansion that was due on October 1, 2026 is paused. voche.me found no statement by her on the pause.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does she support bringing the expansion back after the election?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Tri-City Chamber talk puts spotlight on provincial topics](https://www.freshetnews.ca/tri-city-chamber-talk-puts-spotlight-on-provincial-topics/)Reporting · Freshet News · Janis Cleugh
- [B.C. pauses PST expansion to professional services amid ongoing trade uncertainty](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0034-001089)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Office of the Premier

2026 · EconomyApproved

### Small rise in the first income tax bracket, with more benefits for low incomes

In the Bill 2 debate she supported raising the first income tax bracket rate by half a cent per dollar, with higher benefits for low-income people. The vote index shows she voted yes at third reading of Bill 2.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She gives no dollar figure for the added revenue or the benefits.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How much did the change raise in its first year?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Jennifer Blatherwick](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Double trades training and apprenticeship seats

In the Bill 2 debate she said the budget spends $241 million to double trades training and apprenticeship seats by 2028-29.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names the amount and the year. "Double" gives no number of seats.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many seats exist now, and how many will exist in 2028-29?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Review the car insurance law in committee

In the debate on Bill M237 on April 20, 2026, she said changes to ICBC's enhanced care model should go through the special committee that reviews the Insurance (Vehicle) Act, and said she would not support the bill.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She names the committee as the way to act. She names no change, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What does the special committee recommend, and does she support it?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): statement on youth mental health and Bill M237 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceApproved

### A required course for new MLAs on science, reconciliation and human rights

On April 27, 2026 she moved an amendment to Motion M205 that adds evidence-based science, truth and reconciliation, and human rights to a required orientation course for newly elected MLAs. The House approved her amendment 46 to 45 on May 4, 2026, and the amended motion 48 to 40 on May 25, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The motion asks the Legislative Assembly Management Committee to set up the course. It gives no cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the course run for the members elected on October 24, 2026?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): amendment to Motion M205](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): Motion M205 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on the amendment to Motion M205](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): petition on dog and cat breeding, vote on Motion M205](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Jennifer Blatherwick](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceNot established

### Improve how provincial elections are run

On May 20, 2026 she presented and moved adoption of the report of the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform on the 2024 election. She said the committee made 48 recommendations.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The recommendations belong to the committee. voche.me did not open the report or check which recommendations became law.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which of the 48 recommendations have been adopted?</dd></dl></details>



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

Earlier term · Parks and recreationIn progress

### $10 million toward the Burke Mountain recreation centre

In October 2024 the BC NDP said that, if re-elected, it would give the City of Coquitlam $10 million for the Burke Mountain recreation centre. The release quotes Blatherwick and Jodie Wickens. Freshet News reported on September 9, 2026 that the provincial government is providing $10 million for the build.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A 2024 party pledge. A city recreation centre is outside the scored provincial issues.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the provincial money paid in full before the centre opens, set for 2029?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC NDP will help build Burke Mountain Recreation Centre](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/bc-ndp-will-help-build-burke-mountain-recreation-centre)Campaign · BC NDP
- [Feds give $67.4M for new Coquitlam rec centre](https://www.freshetnews.ca/feds-give-67-4m-for-new-coquitlam-rec-centre/)Reporting · Freshet News · Janis Cleugh

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### BC NDP housing plan

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

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

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

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



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

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### BC NDP climate position

The BC NDP platform page lists protecting people from climate impacts as one of its headings. The page does not name Blatherwick.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

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

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



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

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

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

Feb 26Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

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

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2026 (Bill 2)

The vote index lists her voting yes at second and third reading. She spoke for the bill on March 5, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The bill holds the tax changes she described in her speech.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Jennifer Blatherwick](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 25Amendment and motion approved

### Moved the amendment to Motion M205 on a required course for new MLAs

The House approved her amendment 46 to 45 on May 4, 2026 and the amended motion 48 to 40 on May 25, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The transcripts record the vote counts. Whether the course has been set up was not checked.

</details>

- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): amendment to Motion M205](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on the amendment to Motion M205](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): petition on dog and cat breeding, vote on Motion M205](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Jennifer Blatherwick](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 20Report presented

### Presented the committee report on the 2024 election

She presented the report of the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform, with 48 recommendations, and moved that the House adopt it.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The report belongs to the committee. voche.me did not open the report itself.

</details>

- [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): election review committee report](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Members index to debates, 2026, entry for Jennifer Blatherwick](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.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 vote index lists her voting yes at second and third reading, and casting two deciding votes as Chair in committee on clause 13.

<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 Jennifer Blatherwick](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Feb 26Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on first reading of the Human Rights Code Repeal Act

The vote index lists her voting no at first reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Jennifer Blatherwick](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesb.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 vote index lists her voting yes at second reading on May 20 and third reading on May 28, 2026, and no on an amendment at second reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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

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

Apr 22Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on first reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act

The vote index lists her voting no at first reading.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote.

</details>

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

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 12)

The vote index lists her voting yes at third reading.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

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

</details>

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

Mar 13Opened

### Foundry Tri-Cities youth centre opened

A government release quotes Blatherwick at the opening of the provincially funded Foundry youth centre in Port Coquitlam.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The centre is a government program run by SHARE Family and Community Services Society. The release quotes her as the local MLA.

</details>

- [Offering support for youth, families through new Foundry centre](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0024-000261)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health

Jun 29Under construction

### 158 affordable seniors' homes under construction in Coquitlam

A government release quotes Blatherwick on two buildings for adults 55 and over, built through the Community Housing Fund.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The homes are a BC Housing project with the City of Coquitlam and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. The release quotes her as the local MLA.

</details>

- [More than 150 new homes across two developments coming for seniors](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0070-000764)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

Apr 2Bill introduced

### Parental leave rules for local elected officials

A government release quotes Blatherwick, as Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, on new parental leave standards for mayors, councillors and other local officials.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The bill is the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs'. voche.me did not check whether it passed.

</details>

- [Introducing parental leave for local elected officials](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0036-000366)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

Jun 3Funding announced

### Funding for Indigenous-led violence prevention

A government release on new funding and the 2026 Path Forward report quotes Blatherwick as Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The program belongs to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

</details>

- [New funding supports Indigenous-led violence-prevention programs](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSSG0047-000648)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

May 21Petition presented

### Presented a petition on pregnancy and infant loss

She presented a petition with 770 signatures asking for laws that improve supports for families after pregnancy or infant loss.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

A petition asks the House to act. It is no law.

</details>

- [Debates of May 21, 2026 (morning): statement and petition on pregnancy and infant loss](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260521am-Hansard-n180.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 25Petition presented

### Presented a petition on dog and cat breeding

She presented a petition with 88 signatures from her district asking for more rules on dog and cat breeding.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

A petition asks the House to act. It is no law.

</details>

- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): petition on dog and cat breeding, vote on Motion M205](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)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.

Mar 3Speech

### Speech for the Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act (Bill 8)

She spoke for the bill and described grants from the civil forfeiture office for gender-based violence, crime prevention and Indigenous healing projects.

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

Mar 5Speech

### Speech for the Budget Measures Implementation Act (Bill 2)

She spoke on health, school, child care and public safety spending and on the tax changes in Budget 2026.

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

Mar 5Interview

### Interview on housing and homelessness in Coquitlam

Frequency's summary says she spoke about affordable homes in the Tri-Cities and a winter shelter at Riverview Lands.

- [Affordable Housing and Homelessness Support in Coquitlam: A Conversation with Jennifer Blatherwick](https://www.frequencynews.ca/news/affordable-housing-and-homelessness-support-in-coquitlam-a-conversation-with-jennifer-blatherwick/)Interview · Frequency (Skyrise Media Society)

Mar 9Speech

### Statement on women's health research

She spoke on women's health research, cervix self-screening and free prescription birth control.

- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (morning): statement on women's health research](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309am-Hansard-n135.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [B.C. leading the way in improving women's health, expanding access to care](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0023-000237)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health

Mar 12Speech

### Statement for Journée internationale de la francophonie

She spoke in English and French about French speakers in British Columbia.

- [Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): statement on Journée de la francophonie](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 13Debate coverage

### Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce lunch with local MLAs

Freshet News reports that she spoke about the PST change for businesses.

- [Tri-City Chamber talk puts spotlight on provincial topics](https://www.freshetnews.ca/tri-city-chamber-talk-puts-spotlight-on-provincial-topics/)Reporting · Freshet News · Janis Cleugh

Mar 20Statement

### Statement on Two-Spirit Celebration and Awareness Day

A government statement in her name as Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity.

- [Parliamentary secretary's statement on Two-Spirit Celebration and Awareness Day](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0012-000291)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance

Mar 31Statement

### Statements on Transgender Day of Visibility

She spoke in the legislature and released a government statement for the first official provincial Transgender Day of Visibility.

- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): statement on Transgender Day of Visibility](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Parliamentary secretary's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0015-000340)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance

Apr 20Speech

### Statement on youth mental health and Foundry centres

She spoke on Foundry youth centres, including the new Tri-Cities centre.

- [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): statement on youth mental health and Bill M237 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 20Speech

### Speech on Bill M237, the Insurance (Vehicle) Amendment Act

She said changes to ICBC enhanced care should go to the special review committee and that she would not support the bill.

- [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): statement on youth mental health and Bill M237 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 4Speech

### Speeches on her amendment to Motion M205

She argued that newly elected MLAs should learn about human rights law and science-based decisions.

- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): amendment to Motion M205](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): Motion M205 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 5Speech

### Statement on Red Dress Day

She spoke on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.

- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (morning): statement on Red Dress Day](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 20Speech

### Presented the election review committee report

She presented the committee's report on the 2024 election and its 48 recommendations.

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

May 21Speech

### Statement on the Butterfly Support Network

She spoke on support for families after pregnancy loss, infant loss and infertility.

- [Debates of May 21, 2026 (morning): statement and petition on pregnancy and infant loss](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260521am-Hansard-n180.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 27Speech

### Statement on Menstrual Health Day

She spoke on the cost of menstrual products and free products in schools.

- [Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Menstrual Health Day](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Jun 19Statement

### Statement on federal gender-based violence laws

A government statement with the Attorney General on federal bills C-16 and C-225.

- [Attorney general's, parliamentary secretary's statements on federal reforms protecting victims of gender-based violence](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026AG0029-000729)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Attorney General

Jul 16Statement

### Statement on federal gender-based violence funding

A government statement on renewed federal funding for the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.

- [Parliamentary secretary's statement on renewal of federal funding for the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0026-000835)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance

Sep 21Statement

### Statement on Consent Awareness Week

A government statement with the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

- [Statements on Consent Awareness Week 2026](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0034-001092)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

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.

March 13, 2026Reporting

Freshet News · Janis Cleugh

### Tri-City MLAs speak at a Chamber of Commerce lunch

Reports the event and her comment on the PST change for businesses.

- [Tri-City Chamber talk puts spotlight on provincial topics](https://www.freshetnews.ca/tri-city-chamber-talk-puts-spotlight-on-provincial-topics/)Reporting · Freshet News · Janis Cleugh

September 9, 2026Reporting

Freshet News · Janis Cleugh

### Federal money for the Burke Mountain Community Centre

Reports the federal announcement, the provincial $10 million, and shows Blatherwick speaking at the event.

- [Feds give $67.4M for new Coquitlam rec centre](https://www.freshetnews.ca/feds-give-67-4m-for-new-coquitlam-rec-centre/)Reporting · Freshet News · Janis Cleugh
- [Media advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Coquitlam](https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-coquitlam.html)Event listing · Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Research / 41 linked sources

## Check the evidence

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

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<summary>Official record 32 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, 2026 general election </a>

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

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

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-gender-equity">Jennifer Blatherwick, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity </a>

  Government of British Columbia · November 19, 2024
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm">Members index to debates, 2026, entry for Jennifer Blatherwick </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 Jennifer Blatherwick </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 3, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html">Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309am-Hansard-n135.html">Debates of March 9, 2026 (morning): statement on women's health research </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 9, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html">Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): statement on Journée de la francophonie </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 12, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html">Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): statement on Transgender Day of Visibility </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 31, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html">Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): statement on youth mental health and Bill M237 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html">Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): amendment to Motion M205 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html">Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): Motion M205 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html">Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on the amendment to Motion M205 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html">Debates of May 5, 2026 (morning): statement on Red Dress Day </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html">Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): election review committee report </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260521am-Hansard-n180.html">Debates of May 21, 2026 (morning): statement and petition on pregnancy and infant loss </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 21, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html">Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): petition on dog and cat breeding, vote on Motion M205 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html">Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Menstrual Health Day </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 27, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0023-000237">B.C. leading the way in improving women's health, expanding access to care </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health · March 9, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0024-000261">Offering support for youth, families through new Foundry centre </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health · March 13, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0012-000291">Parliamentary secretary's statement on Two-Spirit Celebration and Awareness Day </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance · March 20, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0015-000340">Parliamentary secretary's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance · March 31, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0036-000366">Introducing parental leave for local elected officials </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs · April 2, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSSG0047-000648">New funding supports Indigenous-led violence-prevention programs </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General · June 3, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026AG0029-000729">Attorney general's, parliamentary secretary's statements on federal reforms protecting victims of gender-based violence </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Attorney General · June 19, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0070-000764">More than 150 new homes across two developments coming for seniors </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs · June 29, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0026-000835">Parliamentary secretary's statement on renewal of federal funding for the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance · July 16, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0034-001089">B.C. pauses PST expansion to professional services amid ongoing trade uncertainty </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Office of the Premier · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0034-001092">Statements on Consent Awareness Week 2026 </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills · September 21, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025FIN0016-000380">Parliamentary secretary's statement about Prevention of Violence Against Women Week </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance · April 26, 2025

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<summary>Campaign 5 sources

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- <a href="https://jenniferblatherwick.bcndp.ca/">Jennifer Blatherwick campaign page </a>

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

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases">BC NDP media centre, list of releases </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/taking-action-you-coquitlam-maillardville-jennifer-blatherwick-nominated-bc-ndp-stand">Taking action for you in Coquitlam-Maillardville: Jennifer Blatherwick is nominated by the BC NDP </a>

  BC NDP · June 8, 2024
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/bc-ndp-will-help-build-burke-mountain-recreation-centre">BC NDP will help build Burke Mountain Recreation Centre </a>

  BC NDP · October 9, 2024

</details>

<details>

<summary>Reporting 2 sources

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- <a href="https://www.freshetnews.ca/tri-city-chamber-talk-puts-spotlight-on-provincial-topics/">Tri-City Chamber talk puts spotlight on provincial topics </a>

  Freshet News · Janis Cleugh · March 13, 2026
- <a href="https://www.freshetnews.ca/feds-give-67-4m-for-new-coquitlam-rec-centre/">Feds give $67.4M for new Coquitlam rec centre </a>

  Freshet News · Janis Cleugh · September 9, 2026

</details>

<details>

<summary>Interview 1 sources

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- <a href="https://www.frequencynews.ca/news/affordable-housing-and-homelessness-support-in-coquitlam-a-conversation-with-jennifer-blatherwick/">Affordable Housing and Homelessness Support in Coquitlam: A Conversation with Jennifer Blatherwick </a>

  Frequency (Skyrise Media Society) · March 5, 2026

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<details>

<summary>Event listing 1 sources

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- <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-coquitlam.html">Media advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Coquitlam </a>

  Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada · September 8, 2026

</details>

Her X, Facebook and Instagram pages showed a sign-in page with no readable posts, so nothing from them is used. Her campaign page lists no events and no platform of her own. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Coquitlam-Maillardville was found. The legislature member file used by voche.me lists no role for her; her title as Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity comes from the provincial government's page. Her school board service (the government page says two terms with School District 43; she said six years in the legislature) and her past post as executive director of ACCESS Youth Outreach Services Society were not checked against School District 43 or the society's records. The report of the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform was not opened, and it is not confirmed that she chaired the committee. Votes are taken from the vote index; most transcripts of those votes were not opened. Statements she made on topics such as veterans and local sport teams were not read. The Frequency interview was read only as the site's written summary; the video was not watched. A Vancouver Is Awesome page with her 2024 questionnaire answered HTTP 403 and was not used. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. The questionnaire has not been sent.

Research status

## What voche.me has checked

Evidence reviewed on 2026-09-30: the Elections BC candidate list and 2024 statement of votes, the legislature's 2026 speech and vote indexes, 14 transcripts from 2026 where she spoke or a vote on her motion was recorded, 12 government releases and pages that quote or describe her, the release that paused the PST expansion, her campaign page, the BC NDP platform and releases pages, and reports from Freshet News and Frequency.

Her commitments on this page come mostly from what she said in the legislature and in government releases in 2026. Her campaign page names three aims in one sentence and no measures of its own. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date.

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

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2024 to present

### Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity

Appointed in November 2024, according to the provincial government's page.

[Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-gender-equity)

2024 to present

### MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville

Elected in 2024 with 11,972 votes, 51.80% of the valid vote.

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

Before 2024

### School trustee, School District 43

Two terms, according to the provincial government's page. She told the legislature she served six years.

[Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-gender-equity)

Before 2024

### Executive director, Access Youth Outreach Services Society

Listed as a past post on the provincial government's page. Not checked with the society.

[Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-gender-equity)

04 / Questions & answers

## Questions for the candidate

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No questions and answers have been supplied.

### Have your own question?

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05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

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

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<summary>Is this an official page for Jennifer Blatherwick?</summary>



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

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<summary>What party is Jennifer Blatherwick running with?</summary>



Jennifer Blatherwick is running for MLA with BC NDP.

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<summary>Does Jennifer Blatherwick currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Jennifer Blatherwick currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville.

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<summary>How many sources does this Jennifer Blatherwick 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>Why do some questions on Jennifer Blatherwick's page show no answer?</summary>



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

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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 September 30, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Province of BC · Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity ](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-gender-equity)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Campaign page ](https://jenniferblatherwick.bcndp.ca/)Checked September 30, 2026

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