--- title: "Josie Osborne: candidate for MLA in Mid Island-Pacific Rim, BC provincial 2026 | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/josie-osborne" last_updated: "2026-10-10T04:04:13.693Z" meta: description: "Josie Osborne has been the MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim since 2020. She was Minister of Health from November 2024 and became Minister of Finance on Augus..." "og:description": "Josie Osborne has been the MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim since 2020. She was Minister of Health from November 2024 and became Minister of Finance on Augus..." "og:title": "Josie Osborne: candidate for MLA in Mid Island-Pacific Rim, BC provincial 2026" "twitter:description": "Josie Osborne has been the MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim since 2020. She was Minister of Health from November 2024 and became Minister of Finance on Augus..." "twitter:title": "Josie Osborne: candidate for MLA in Mid Island-Pacific Rim, BC provincial 2026" --- ** MLA in Mid Island-Pacific Rim · BC provincial 2026 # Josie Osborne Minister of Finance, running again for the BC NDP in Mid Island-Pacific Rim. Josie Osborne has been the MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim since 2020. She was Minister of Health from November 2024 and became Minister of Finance on August 14, 2026. Her 2026 statements in the legislature cover doctor and nurse recruitment, mental health care, the toxic drug crisis and seniors care. Explore the record Public schedule Researched by voche.me · Not a campaign-authored page BC NDP2026 ![Josie Osborne, from her BC NDP campaign page.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/images/candidates/josie-osborne-640.webp) *Josie OsborneMLAv.* [Image: BC NDP campaign](https://josieosborne.bcndp.ca/) Candidate research / September 30, 2026 A researched record of Josie Osborne's commitments, dated actions and public statements from 2026, with news items. Most come from the legislature record and government releases. **17**Commitments **12**Programs **6**News articles **37**Sources Public schedule / Through election day ## Where can you hear Josie Osborne? No campaign event for Josie Osborne 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 16Voting day 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 24Voting day

### 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 Josie Osborne Josie Osborne is the BC NDP candidate in Mid Island-Pacific Rim on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. She won the district in 2024 with 14,042 votes, 48.74% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes. The legislature record lists her election years as 2020 and 2024. It shows her as Minister of Health from November 18, 2024, and as Minister of Finance from August 14, 2026. CBC News reported on August 14, 2026 that Premier David Eby moved her from Health to Finance in a cabinet change. As Minister of Health in 2026 she answered questions in the legislature on hospital staffing, maternity care, mental health care, long-term care and the toxic drug crisis. As Minister of Finance she presented the province's First Quarterly Report on September 14, 2026, with a forecast deficit of $13.8 billion for 2026-27. Her campaign page says she moved to Tofino to work as a fisheries biologist for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, led an environmental education non-profit, and served as mayor of Tofino for almost eight years. It also says she has held five different portfolios. Those are the campaign's own statements; the legislature record checked by voche.me lists her two roles since 2024. 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. 17 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Train and recruit more doctors In question period on May 27, 2026, Osborne said the government is opening a new medical school at SFU this fall, has added 128 medical seats at UBC, and has had 581 job offers accepted through its recruitment campaign in the U.S.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She names the seats and the opening date. She gives no cost and no number of doctors the measures will add by a set date.
What still needs checking: Does the SFU medical school take its first students in fall 2026?

- [Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on maternity care and women's health](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on health professions law and research data](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Raise the share of people with a family doctor or nurse practitioner In the Health estimates on April 30, 2026, Osborne explained the ministry service plan target: the share of people attached to a primary care provider grows from 75.2 percent in 2024-25 to 80 percent in 2028-29.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She gives the target and the year. She names no cost for reaching it.
What still needs checking: What attachment rate does the ministry report for 2026-27?

- [Debates of April 30, 2026 (morning): question period and Health estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260430am-Hansard-n168.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): Speaker's ruling and question period on primary care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Expand involuntary mental health and addiction care In question period on March 31, 2026, Osborne said the 2026 budget holds $131 million to build out involuntary care and treatment, and that beds are being added in Surrey and Prince George.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She names the budget amount. She gives no number of beds and no opening date.
What still needs checking: How many involuntary care beds open in Surrey and Prince George, and when?

- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): question period on psychiatric care and rural travel programs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): Speaker's ruling and question period on primary care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public servicesNot established ### Review the Mental Health Act In question period on May 5, 2026, Osborne said the government has committed to a review of the Mental Health Act and would soon release new guidance on the act.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She gives no date for the review to start, and she said its terms of reference wait on a court decision. voche.me did not find the guidance or the review terms.
What still needs checking: Has the government published the guidance and the terms of the review?

- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (morning): question period on the Mental Health Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Keep the family residence and travel programs for rural patients In question period on April 23, 2026, Osborne said the government increased the budget of the B.C. family residence program for 2026-27, and that there have been no cuts to the travel assistance program.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She names the budget year. She gives no dollar figure and no number of families served.
What still needs checking: How much did the program budget rise, and how many families did it help?

- [Debates of April 23, 2026 (morning): question period on travel assistance programs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423am-Hansard-n161.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): question period on psychiatric care and rural travel programs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Help seniors stay at home longer In question period on February 19, 2026, Osborne said the budget adds $35 million to Independent Living B.C. to help low- and moderate-income seniors stay at home longer.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She names the amount. She gives no number of seniors and no date.
What still needs checking: How many more seniors does the added money support?

- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (morning): question period on maternity care and seniors care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 30, 2026 (morning): question period and Health estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260430am-Hansard-n168.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Recovery beds closer to home in Port Alberni The Westerly News reports that Osborne announced eight transitional recovery beds for Port Alberni on July 31, 2026, as part of the government's Road to Recovery model.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The report gives eight beds and says officials expected the home to open within a month. It gives no cost.
What still needs checking: Is Inlet Recovery Home open and taking clients?

- [8 transitional recovery beds open in Port Alberni](https://westerlynews.ca/2026/08/10/8-transitional-recovery-beds-open-in-port-alberni/)Reporting · Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Keep harm reduction services and add safeguards In question period on April 14, 2026, Osborne said harm reduction saves lives and that the government is adding safeguards to prescribed alternatives, such as witnessed dosing.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She names the measure. She gives no cost, number or date.
What still needs checking: When does witnessed dosing apply across the province?

- [Debates of April 14, 2026 (morning): question period on the toxic drug crisis and rural emergency rooms](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260414am-Hansard-n151.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 28, 2026 (morning): question period on supervised consumption sites](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Minister's, provincial health officer's statements on the 10th anniversary of the toxic-drug crisis](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0037-000404)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health 2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge ### Treat drug use as a health issue In question period on April 14, 2026, Osborne said toxic drugs and substance use disorder are a health issue and a criminal justice approach would cost lives. On March 30, 2026 she said the decriminalization pilot did not give the results the government had hoped for.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of approach. It names no measure, cost or date.
What still needs checking: What drug policy would a new government follow after the pilot?

- [Debates of April 14, 2026 (morning): question period on the toxic drug crisis and rural emergency rooms](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260414am-Hansard-n151.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): question period on drug decriminalization](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceIn progress ### Health regulators that put patients first In question period on April 1, 2026, Osborne said the Health Professions and Occupations Act came into force that day, with new college boards appointed through a merit-based process.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She describes a law already in force. She gives no cost or further date.
What still needs checking: Do the new colleges report faster credentialing, as she said they were directed to?

- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on health professions law and research data](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyIn progress ### Pause the PST on professional services A government release on September 18, 2026 quotes Osborne, as Minister of Finance, on pausing the PST expansion to professional services that was set for October 1, 2026.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The release gives $260 million in savings for 2026-27 and says a temporary regulation does the pause. It gives no end date for the pause.
What still needs checking: When, if ever, does the PST expansion take effect?

- [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 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Grow exports beyond the United States A government release on September 14, 2026 quotes Osborne saying B.C. is adapting to U.S. tariffs, its exports are growing, and the government will build a more self-reliant economy.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of approach. The release reports past export growth and names no new measure, target or date of hers.
What still needs checking: What measures would a new government add to reach new markets?

- [B.C. economy shows resilience in first quarterly report](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0031-001066)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance - [B.C.'s projected deficit increases to $13.8B, amid geopolitical and wildfire challenges](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-fiscal-update-september-2026-9.7343481)Reporting · CBC News 2026 · HousingCampaign pledge ### Bring rents down In her re-election statement printed by the Alberni Valley News on September 23, 2026, Osborne said people in the district count on the party to keep bringing rents down.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of priority. It names no housing measure, number or date.
What still needs checking: Which housing measures does she support for the district?

- [Mid Island-Pacific Rim incumbent Josie Osborne will run for re-election](https://albernivalleynews.com/2026/09/23/mid-island-pacific-rim-incumbent-josie-osborne-will-run-for-re-election/)Reporting · Alberni Valley News (Comox Valley Record staff) 2026 · HousingCampaign pledge ### BC NDP record on daily costs The BC NDP platform page lists lower ICBC rates, BC Hydro rebates and the end of MSP premiums. The page does not name Osborne.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Osborne on these measures.
What still needs checking: Does Osborne speak on energy or insurance costs during the campaign?

- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP 2026 · EducationCampaign pledge ### BC NDP school food programs The BC NDP platform page says the party invested $214 million over three years in school food programs. The page does not name Osborne.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Osborne on schools.
What still needs checking: Does Osborne speak on schools during the campaign?

- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP 2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge ### BC NDP ferry fare cap The BC NDP platform page says the party invested $500 million to cap ferry fare increases for four years. The page does not name Osborne.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Osborne on transportation.
What still needs checking: Does Osborne speak on ferries or highways during the campaign?

- [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 heading Her campaign page lists the party heading on protecting people from climate impacts. It gives no measure.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text repeated on the campaign page. It names no measure, cost or date.
What still needs checking: Does Osborne state a climate measure during the campaign?

- [Josie Osborne campaign page](https://josieosborne.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP - [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP City programs / Scope and delivery ## Policies, budgets & programs Recorded votes and government actions where an official source or a news report names her. A government program is the government's; it is listed here only where a source ties her to it. Feb 26Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion The recorded vote index lists Osborne voting yes on the budget motion.

Scope, limits and sources

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

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Josie Osborne](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 28Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Supply Act, 2026-2027 (Bill 22) The recorded vote index lists Osborne voting yes at third reading.

Scope, limits and sources

The Supply Act approves the year's spending.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Josie Osborne](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.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 Osborne voting yes at second reading on May 20 and at third reading on May 28, 2026, and no on an amendment to second reading.

Scope, limits and sources

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

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Josie Osborne](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.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 Osborne voting yes at second and third reading of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026.

Scope, limits and sources

The index shows she voted for two amendments and against one amendment to second reading. It does not describe what each amendment changed.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Josie Osborne](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.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 recorded vote index lists Osborne voting yes at third reading.

Scope, limits and sources

The index records her vote only.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Josie Osborne](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 21Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 14) The recorded vote index lists Osborne voting yes at third reading.

Scope, limits and sources

The index records her vote only.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Josie Osborne](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 1Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 6) The recorded vote index lists Osborne voting yes at third reading.

Scope, limits and sources

The index records her vote only.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Josie Osborne](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 22Recorded vote, no ### Voted no on first reading of a bill to repeal DRIPA The recorded vote index lists Osborne voting no at first reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act.

Scope, limits and sources

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

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Josie Osborne](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 1In force ### Health Professions and Occupations Act in force Osborne told the legislature the new law for regulating health professions came into force on April 1, 2026, with new college boards appointed.

Scope, limits and sources

The date and the 80 percent figure for board members are her statements in the legislature.

- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on health professions law and research data](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Jul 31Announced; officials expected opening within a month ### Eight transitional recovery beds announced for Port Alberni Osborne announced Inlet Recovery Home, run by Vancouver Island Connective with Island Health, according to the Westerly News.

Scope, limits and sources

voche.me did not find a later report that the home opened.

- [8 transitional recovery beds open in Port Alberni](https://westerlynews.ca/2026/08/10/8-transitional-recovery-beds-open-in-port-alberni/)Reporting · Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News Sep 14Published ### First Quarterly Report presented As Minister of Finance, Osborne presented the First Quarterly Report, with a forecast deficit of $13.8 billion for 2026-27, $450 million higher than in February.

Scope, limits and sources

The figures are forecasts by the Ministry of Finance.

- [B.C. economy shows resilience in first quarterly report](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0031-001066)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance - [B.C.'s projected deficit increases to $13.8B, amid geopolitical and wildfire challenges](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-fiscal-update-september-2026-9.7343481)Reporting · CBC News Sep 18Paused by temporary regulation ### PST expansion to professional services paused The government paused the PST expansion planned for October 1, 2026. The release quotes Osborne.

Scope, limits and sources

The release gives no end date.

- [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 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 4Debate coverage ### Question period on obstetric care at Vancouver General Hospital Osborne said Vancouver General is not a site for routine births and gave figures on trauma cases in pregnancy from 2024 to 2025. - [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): question period on counselling grants and obstetrics](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 31Debate coverage ### Question period on psychiatric care and rural travel programs Osborne spoke on forensic psychiatric care, involuntary care funding, U.S. recruitment and the family residence program. - [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): question period on psychiatric care and rural travel programs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 14Debate coverage ### Question period on the tenth year of the toxic drug emergency Osborne defended harm reduction and prescribed alternatives and spoke on emergency room closures in 100 Mile House. - [Debates of April 14, 2026 (morning): question period on the toxic drug crisis and rural emergency rooms](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260414am-Hansard-n151.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Minister's, provincial health officer's statements on the 10th anniversary of the toxic-drug crisis](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0037-000404)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health Apr 20Debate coverage ### Question period on primary care Osborne said 600,000 people had been attached to a primary care provider since 2023 and that 48 urgent and primary care centres had opened. - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): Speaker's ruling and question period on primary care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 5Debate coverage ### Question period on the Mental Health Act Osborne answered questions from several members on families in mental health crises and said a review of the act was being prepared. - [Debates of May 5, 2026 (morning): question period on the Mental Health Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Sep 14Press conference ### First quarterly fiscal update as Minister of Finance Osborne presented the forecast and said the overestimate of natural gas royalties may end near $800 million over five years, according to CBC News. - [B.C.'s projected deficit increases to $13.8B, amid geopolitical and wildfire challenges](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-fiscal-update-september-2026-9.7343481)Reporting · CBC News - [B.C. economy shows resilience in first quarterly report](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FIN0031-001066)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance 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. Official findingApril 20, 2026 ### Question of privilege over statements on research data Claire Rattée, MLA for Skeena, raised a question of privilege on April 2, 2026, arguing that Osborne, as Minister of Health, may have misled the House about data held by researcher Julian Somers. The Speaker ruled on April 20, 2026. #### Candidate or party response On April 13, 2026 Osborne told the House the data was moved to a government research database in 2021 and still exists. #### Verified status and limits The Speaker found no prima facie breach of privilege, and said the two members offered different readings of the information. - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): Speaker's ruling and question period on primary care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): her reply to a question of privilege](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on health professions law and research data](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.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. May 12, 2026Reporting Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News ### Cancer care clinic planned for West Coast General Hospital Reports Island Health's plan for a chemotherapy clinic in Port Alberni by 2028, with comments from Osborne. - [Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is getting a cancer care clinic](https://westerlynews.ca/2026/05/12/port-albernis-west-coast-general-hospital-is-getting-a-cancer-care-clinic/)Reporting · Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News August 14, 2026Reporting CBC News (The Canadian Press) ### Osborne moves from Health to Finance Reports the cabinet change that made Osborne Minister of Finance. - [Health minister to take finance portfolio, jobs minister moving to health in B.C. cabinet shuffle](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cabinet-reshuffle-bc-health-finance-9.7307640)Reporting · CBC News (The Canadian Press) August 10, 2026Reporting Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News ### Recovery beds for Port Alberni Reports Osborne's announcement of eight transitional recovery beds. - [8 transitional recovery beds open in Port Alberni](https://westerlynews.ca/2026/08/10/8-transitional-recovery-beds-open-in-port-alberni/)Reporting · Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News September 14, 2026Reporting CBC News ### Deficit forecast rises to $13.8 billion Reports Osborne's first quarterly update as Minister of Finance. - [B.C.'s projected deficit increases to $13.8B, amid geopolitical and wildfire challenges](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-fiscal-update-september-2026-9.7343481)Reporting · CBC News September 23, 2026Reporting Alberni Valley News ### Osborne to run for re-election Prints her announcement that she will run again, with a quote from her. - [Mid Island-Pacific Rim incumbent Josie Osborne will run for re-election](https://albernivalleynews.com/2026/09/23/mid-island-pacific-rim-incumbent-josie-osborne-will-run-for-re-election/)Reporting · Alberni Valley News (Comox Valley Record staff) - [B.C. Finance Minister Josie Osborne will run for re-election](https://agassizharrisonobserver.com/2026/09/25/b-c-finance-minister-josie-osborne-will-run-for-re-election/)Reporting · Agassiz Harrison Observer October 24, 2020Reporting CHEK News ### Osborne wins Mid Island-Pacific Rim in 2020 Reports her first election win, while she was mayor of Tofino. - [BC NDP Josie Osborne wins Mid-Island Pacific Rim riding](https://cheknews.ca/ndp-candidate-josie-osborne-wins-mid-island-pacific-rim-riding-712641/)Reporting · CHEK News (The Canadian Press) Research / 37 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.

Official record 26 sources

Campaign 4 sources

- Josie Osborne to Seek the BC NDP Nomination for Mid Island-Pacific Rim BC NDP · September 15, 2020 - Josie Osborne campaign page BC NDP - BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family BC NDP - BC NDP releases page BC NDP

Reporting 7 sources

- Health minister to take finance portfolio, jobs minister moving to health in B.C. cabinet shuffle CBC News (The Canadian Press) · August 14, 2026 - B.C.'s projected deficit increases to $13.8B, amid geopolitical and wildfire challenges CBC News · September 14, 2026 - Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is getting a cancer care clinic Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News · May 12, 2026 - 8 transitional recovery beds open in Port Alberni Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News · August 10, 2026 - Mid Island-Pacific Rim incumbent Josie Osborne will run for re-election Alberni Valley News (Comox Valley Record staff) · September 23, 2026 - B.C. Finance Minister Josie Osborne will run for re-election Agassiz Harrison Observer · September 25, 2026 - BC NDP Josie Osborne wins Mid-Island Pacific Rim riding CHEK News (The Canadian Press) · October 24, 2020

The campaign page lists no events and no platform of her own, and its Latest link opens the party home page. Her social media posts could not be read, because X, Facebook and Instagram show a sign-in page. The Health estimates debates (April and May 2026) were not read line by line, and 18 other 2026 transcripts listed in her speech index were not opened. Votes are taken from the vote index only; the transcripts of those votes were not opened. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Mid Island-Pacific Rim was found. Her roles before 2024, including the cabinet posts her campaign mentions and her years as mayor of Tofino, were not checked against official records. Whether Inlet Recovery Home opened, and whether the SFU medical school took its first students, were not checked. 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, 16 transcripts from 2026 where she spoke or was named, four government releases, her campaign page, the BC NDP platform and releases pages, and news reports from 2020 and 2026. Her commitments on this page come from what she said in the legislature, in government releases and to reporters in 2026. Her campaign page states no measures of its own. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date. [Hansard members index, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm) [Recorded votes index, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Voteso.htm) 03 / Background ## Experience & community 2026 to present ### Minister of Finance Start date August 14, 2026, from the legislature record. [Legislative Assembly of British Columbia](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/executive-council) 2024 to 2026 ### Minister of Health Start date November 18, 2024, from the legislature record. She moved to Finance on August 14, 2026, according to CBC News. [CBC News, August 14, 2026](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cabinet-reshuffle-bc-health-finance-9.7307640) 2024 to present ### MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim Elected in 2024 with 14,042 votes, 48.74% of the valid vote. [Elections BC statement of votes, 2024](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf) 2020 to present ### MLA The legislature record lists election years 2020 and 2024. [Legislative Assembly of British Columbia](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members) Before 2020 ### Mayor of Tofino A 2020 BC NDP release says she was elected mayor of Tofino in 2013. Party text; voche.me did not check it against municipal records. [BC NDP release, September 15, 2020](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/josie-osborne-seek-bc-ndp-nomination-mid-island-pacific-rim) 04 / Questions & answers ## Questions for the candidate Proposed questions for a future interview. They have not been sent to the candidate, and no answers have been supplied. No questions and answers have been supplied. ### Have your own question? Ask Josie Osborne directly. We send it to the campaign, and publish the reply here if we get one. 05 / About this page ## Questions about this page Facts voche.me can state about Josie Osborne's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.

Is this an official page for Josie Osborne?

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

What party is Josie Osborne running with?

Josie Osborne is running for MLA with BC NDP.

Does Josie Osborne currently hold public office?

Yes. Josie Osborne currently serves as Minister of Finance; MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim.

How many sources does this Josie Osborne profile cite?

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

Why do some questions on Josie Osborne's page show no answer?

The "Questions & answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Josie Osborne 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.

When is the election Josie Osborne is running in?

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

06 / Candidate contributions ## Space for campaign updates ### No campaign updates yet Announcements, event details and messages can be added here, with their source and publication date. No campaign submission has been added. ## Sources & transparency - [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked September 30, 2026 - [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026 - [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026 - [Campaign page ](https://josieosborne.bcndp.ca/)Checked September 30, 2026 Missing information does not imply a candidate’s position. [Read our editorial standards.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/about) Campaign contact ## Campaign links & contact. Find the candidate’s website, social accounts and contact information. [Campaign page](https://josieosborne.bcndp.ca/) ## View more candidates. [All candidate spaces ](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates) [MLA**A'aliya Warbus**](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/a-aliya-warbus) [MLA**Abraham Nordine**](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/abraham-nordine) Candidate Q&A ## Ask Josie Osborne a question. Give your name, email and question. We send it to the campaign, and publish their answer here if we get one. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/bc/provincial-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.