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MLA in Prince George-Mackenzie · BC provincial 2026

# Kiel Giddens

Conservative MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie since 2024, running again; the party's Shadow Minister for Labour and for Economic Development.

Kiel Giddens won Prince George-Mackenzie in 2024 with 60.92% of the vote. In the legislature in 2026 he introduced a bill for open tendering on public construction, spoke against the budget and for forestry and LNG jobs, and asked for the Merit Commissioner to be restored.

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Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Kiel Giddens's 23 commitments, 12 dated actions and 8 public statements from 2026, with 4 news items. Most come from the legislature record and caucus releases that quote him.

**23**Commitments **12**Programs **4**News articles **51**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Kiel Giddens?

No campaign event for Kiel Giddens 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 Kiel Giddens

Kiel Giddens is the Conservative Party of BC candidate in Prince George-Mackenzie on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. He won the district in 2024 with 11,307 votes, 60.92% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes.

My Prince George Now reported on September 4, 2024 that he accepted the Conservative nomination after first being named the BC United candidate. The legislature record lists his election year as 2024. CKPG Today reported on August 25, 2026 that party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay named him Shadow Minister for Economic Development, and that he keeps the Labour portfolio.

In the legislature in 2026 he introduced Bill M233 on open tendering for public construction, which was defeated at second reading. He asked questions on the budget, debt and credit ratings, forestry jobs, pipelines, LNG royalties and long-term care, and voted against the budget.

The party and caucus pages say he spent more than a decade working on B.C.'s LNG industry, was president of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, and was chief of staff to the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. Those are the party's own statements. In the legislature he said he worked in the LNG sector for 12 years.

Read the sources 

Promises / Commitments and evidence

## Commitments and the available evidence.

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

23 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · EconomyNot established

### Open tendering on public construction projects (Bill M233)

On March 5, 2026 Giddens introduced Bill M233, the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act. It would stop public bodies from requiring union-only or non-union-only labour as a condition of bidding on publicly funded construction work.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The bill was defeated at second reading on April 20, 2026, 42 votes to 48, and Giddens voted for it. He gives no dollar saving, number of projects or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he bring the bill back after the election?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, March 5, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305am-Hansard-n133.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 13, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 20, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Release, March 5, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/mla-kiel-giddens-introduces-bill-to-restore-fair-open-tendering-on-bc-public-construction-projects/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Pause the zero carbon step code for new homes

In question period on March 10, 2026 Giddens asked the government to pause the zero carbon step code at level EL-2. He said home builders want the code to be voluntary and based on incentives.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the building rule to pause. He gives no cost, number of homes or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Conservative platform repeat this measure?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, March 10, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310am-Hansard-n137.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Bring back the independent Merit Commissioner

Giddens asked the Finance Minister on February 24, 2026 to reinstate the Merit Commissioner, an office the 2026 budget removed. On March 30, 2026 he spoke for a motion supporting independent oversight of public service hiring and firing.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the office to restore. He gives no cost or date. The caucus release gives the office budget as $1.7 million.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the office restored by law or kept inside government?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, February 24, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224am-Hansard-n123.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, March 30, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Release, February 24, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/eby-government-must-reinstate-independent-merit-commissioner-to-protect-fair-hiring-and-public-trust/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Raise the forest harvest toward the 45 million cubic metre mandate

Giddens asked in the legislature whether the Forests Minister would resign if he cannot meet the Premier's mandate of a 45 million cubic metre harvest. A July 2026 caucus release quotes him saying the industry is struggling to reach 29 million cubic metres.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The 45 million figure is the government's own mandate, which he asks it to meet. He names no instrument, cost or date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he say how a Conservative government would set harvest levels?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, March 5, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305am-Hansard-n133.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Release, July 15, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/prince-george-reeling-after-another-mill-closure/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### End the new natural gas royalty system

In question period on May 28, 2026 Giddens asked the Energy Minister to end the new royalty structure for natural gas. He said it puts LNG investment decisions at risk.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the royalty system to end. He gives no rate, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the party platform set a royalty rate?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 28, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Scrap the oil and gas emissions cap

On May 28, 2026 Giddens asked the Energy Minister to scrap the emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, which he called a production cap.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the cap to remove. He gives no emissions figure, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he say what would replace the cap?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 28, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### Let buyers choose their vehicles, with no sales mandates

In the debate on Bill 16 on April 20, 2026 Giddens asked why the government does not drop its zero-emission vehicle sales mandates further. He said northern buyers need vehicles that suit long distances and cold winters.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no measure, cost or date. The bill already lowered the 2035 target to 75 percent.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he propose repealing the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 20, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Support a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast

Giddens asked the government in April and May 2026 to work with Alberta and the federal government on a pipeline to the coast. A July 2026 caucus release quotes him on jobs from a new pipeline.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A pipeline needs federal approval and a private builder, so this is outside the Province's own decision. He gives no cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does a project reach the federal major projects office?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 22, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Release, July 2, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/with-trans-mountain-pipeline-at-capacity-a-new-pipeline-is-more-important-than-ever/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Keep enough staff to enforce employment standards

As Labour critic, Giddens opposed the 2026 budget cut to the employment standards branch. In the Bill 10 debate he said the government should make sure the branch has the capacity to do its job.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the branch. He gives no budget figure, staff number or date. The 80 percent target he quotes is the ministry's own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the branch budget change in the next budget?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, February 18, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, March 10, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310am-Hansard-n137.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Bring the provincial budget back to long-term fiscal balance

In his budget speech on February 18, 2026 Giddens said he could not support the budget because it raises taxes and debt, and said he would push for a return to long-term fiscal sustainability.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no deficit target, tax rate or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Conservative platform give a date for a balanced budget?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, February 18, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 26, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260526am-Hansard-n184.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Oppose the cut to the northern and rural homeowner benefit

Giddens said in question period on February 18, 2026 that working families in the North will pay $200 more after the cut to the northern and rural homeowner benefit.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He states the size of the cut. He does not say he would restore the benefit, and gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he commit to restoring the benefit?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, February 18, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Public monthly reporting on long-term care waits

On March 9, 2026 Giddens spoke for Bill M232, the Long Term Care Access and Transparency Act, a bill from another member. He said its monthly reports on wait-lists would help families plan.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The bill is another member's. He gives no cost, number of beds or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the bill come back after the election?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, March 9, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309am-Hansard-n135.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Restore grants to not-for-profit dental clinics

In a statement on May 25, 2026 Giddens asked the minister to reconsider ending provincial grants to not-for-profit dental clinics, including the Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic in Prince George.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives the Prince George clinic's grant as $25,000 a year. He gives no province-wide cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the grant restored in the next budget?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### More psychiatric and involuntary care beds in the North

A May 2026 caucus release quotes Giddens saying the province needs more psychiatric care beds, including involuntary care, in the North. In his budget speech he asked for timelines for the promised Prince George beds.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no number of beds, cost or date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the government give a date for the Prince George facility?</dd></dl></details>



- [Release, May 20, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-conservatives-demand-answers-on-prince-george-involuntary-care-facility/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Hansard, February 18, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Wider cancer coverage for firefighters

A March 2026 caucus release quotes Giddens asking that all occupational cancers be covered for firefighters, with screening and mental health supports written into law, and a minimum of 2 years of service to qualify.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives the years of service. It gives no cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the government add more cancers to the regulation?</dd></dl></details>



- [Release, March 4, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/giddens-and-van-popta-ndp-must-go-further-on-firefighter-cancer-coverage/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 13, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Repeal DRIPA and drop the Heritage Conservation Act changes

In question period on May 4, 2026 Giddens asked the government to abandon its changes to the Heritage Conservation Act, and said the changes were another reason to repeal DRIPA, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. He voted for first reading of a bill to repeal DRIPA on April 22, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the law to repeal. He gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the party platform include the repeal?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 4, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Support treaties, with more time and talks with neighbouring nations

In the K'ómoks Treaty Act debate on April 23, 2026 Giddens said he supports treaties, and that the government should take time to engage with neighbouring First Nations that raised concerns. He voted against the bill at second and third reading.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no measure, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he support later treaty bills?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 23, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423pm-Hansard-n162.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Provincial resources for downtown Prince George enforcement

A June 2026 caucus release says the Prince George Conservative MLAs, including Giddens, asked the Public Safety Minister to review bail practices for repeat offenders and to put provincial resources into downtown enforcement after a series of arson fires.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The ask is in the release text, which names the three MLAs together. Bail law is federal. No cost, number or date is given.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the minister reply with a plan?</dd></dl></details>



- [Release, June 15, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/prince-george-mlas-demand-action-as-arson-crisis-devastates-downtown-businesses/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Reopen the investigation into the 2022 Coastal GasLink worksite attack

In question period on May 20, 2026 Giddens asked the Attorney General to reopen the criminal investigation into the 2022 attack on a Coastal GasLink pipeline worksite.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no measure the Province would fund, no cost and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is any charge laid?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · GovernanceNot established

### Delay the freedom of information bill (Bill 9) by six months

On May 6, 2026 Giddens spoke for an amendment to delay Bill 9, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, by six months. He voted for that amendment and against the bill at second and third reading.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The amendment and the bill outcome are in the vote index: he voted against the bill, which passed.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he propose changes to the access law after the election?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, March 11, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 6, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceNot established

### A required course on public finance for new MLAs

On April 27, 2026 Giddens moved a subamendment to Motion M205 so that the required course for newly elected MLAs would keep its focus on economics, public finance and numeracy.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The vote index lists him voting yes on his subamendment and no on the final motion. It gives no cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does a course for new members start after the election?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 27, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### New schools for School District 57

In his budget speech on February 18, 2026 Giddens said School District 57 has no new school being built and that families need safe schools.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no school, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does a new school in the district get capital funding?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, February 18, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### Finish four-laning Highway 97 to Prince George

In the Bill M233 debate on April 13, 2026 Giddens said the promised four-laning from Cache Creek to Prince George vanished from the government's capital program.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He states the gap. He gives no cost or date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the highway work return to the capital plan?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 13, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes and his own bill, from the legislature record. A vote is listed only where the vote index names him.

Mar 5Introduced; defeated at second reading on April 20, 2026

### Introduced Bill M233, open tendering on public construction

Giddens moved first reading of the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act, a private member's bill.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The transcript records him moving the bill. The second reading division was 42 to 48.

</details>

- [Hansard, March 5, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305am-Hansard-n133.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 20, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 20Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on second reading of Bill M233

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting yes. The motion was defeated 42 to 48.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The transcript of April 20, 2026 records the division.

</details>

- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 20, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Feb 26Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on the 2026 budget motion

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting no on the budget motion.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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He also voted no at second and third reading of both 2026 budget measures bills.

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- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on third reading of the Supply Act, 2026-2027

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting no on Bill 22, the law that approves the year's spending.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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The index records his vote only.

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- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 22Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on first reading of a bill to repeal DRIPA

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting yes at first reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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

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- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting yes on an amendment to send the bill to a committee, and no at second reading on May 20 and third reading on May 28, 2026.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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He spoke in the second reading debate on April 23, 2026.

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- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on the freedom of information bill (Bill 9)

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting yes on the six-month delay amendment and no at second and third reading.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe each amendment.

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- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 21Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the Forests Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 14)

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting yes. He spoke in the second reading debate on April 15, 2026.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

He asked in debate which parts of the bill would bring more wood to mills.

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- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 15, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260415pm-Hansard-n153.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

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

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting yes.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote only.

</details>

- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 6)

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting yes.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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voche.me did not read what the bill changes.

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- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Mar 5Recorded vote, yes

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

The recorded vote index lists Giddens voting yes at first reading of a Conservative member's bill. Its sponsor said it would close all 58 provincially authorized drug consumption sites within six months.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

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

</details>

- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, March 5, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305am-Hansard-n133.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 27Recorded vote, yes

### Moved a subamendment to the motion on a course for new MLAs

Giddens moved a subamendment to Motion M205. The vote index lists him voting yes on it.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index lists the subamendment as moved by him. voche.me did not read the result of the division.

</details>

- [Hansard, April 27, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G)](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Recent appearances / Read and watch

## Talks, interviews & statements

Read original statements and reporting, or open the publisher’s video. A summary of a speech is labelled separately from a full recording.

Feb 18Speech

### Budget debate speech

Giddens spoke against Budget 2026: tax increases, debt, forestry, the employment standards branch and northern health care.

- [Hansard, February 18, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Mar 10Speech

### Bill 10 debate as Labour critic

Giddens spoke on changes to the Employment Standards Act, including complaint handling and the deposit employers must pay to appeal.

- [Hansard, March 10, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310am-Hansard-n137.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Mar 9Speech

### Speech for the Long Term Care Access and Transparency Act

Giddens supported a bill requiring monthly public data on long-term care waits.

- [Hansard, March 9, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309am-Hansard-n135.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 13Speech

### Opened second reading debate on Bill M233

Giddens set out his open tendering bill and spoke on capital project costs and delays.

- [Hansard, April 13, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Release, April 13, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/giddens-calls-for-fair-open-tendering-in-second-reading-debate-on-bill-m233/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

Apr 20Speech

### Bill 16 debate on zero-emission vehicle targets

Giddens spoke on the changes to the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act and vehicle choice in northern B.C.

- [Hansard, April 20, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 23Speech

### K'ómoks Treaty Act debate

Giddens said he supports treaties and raised concerns from neighbouring nations and about the time given for debate.

- [Hansard, April 23, 2026 afternoon](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423pm-Hansard-n162.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 25Statement

### Statement on the Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic

Giddens asked the government to restore grants to not-for-profit dental clinics.

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

May 28Debate coverage

### Question period and Premier's estimates on LNG royalties

Giddens asked about the new natural gas royalties and the emissions cap, and said he worked in the LNG sector for 12 years.

- [Hansard, May 28, 2026 morning](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

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.

September 4, 2024Reporting

My Prince George Now

### Giddens to run as Conservative candidate in Prince George-Mackenzie

Reports that Giddens accepted the Conservative nomination after first being named the BC United candidate.

- [Giddens to run as Conservative candidate in Prince George-Mackenzie](https://www.myprincegeorgenow.com/205775/news/giddens-to-run-as-conservative-candidate-in-prince-george-mackenzie/)Reporting · My Prince George Now

February 26, 2026Reporting

CKPG Today

### Giddens endorses Peter Milobar for party leader

Reports his endorsement of Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar in the Conservative leadership race.

- [Kiel Giddens makes endorsement in Conservative leadership race](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/02/26/kiel-giddens-makes-endorsement-in-conservative-leadership-race/)Reporting · CKPG Today

August 25, 2026Reporting

CKPG Today

### Named Shadow Minister for Economic Development

Reports that party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay gave him Economic Development while he keeps Labour.

- [Giddens appointed shadow minister of economic development](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/08/25/giddens-appointed-shadow-minister-of-economic-development/)Reporting · CKPG Today

September 3, 2026Interview

CKPG Today

### Giddens on MLAs leaving the Conservative caucus

Giddens told CKPG News that nine MLAs leaving the caucus shows the party needs to change, and that he wants to stay.

- [Conservative MLA calls for change as caucus exodus continues](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/09/03/conservative-mla-calls-for-change-as-caucus-exodus-continues/)Reporting · CKPG Today

Research / 51 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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- <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://www.leg.bc.ca/members">Members of the Legislative Assembly </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Members-Indexg.htm">Hansard members index, 2026 (letter G) </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesg.htm">Recorded votes by member, 2026 (letter G) </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html">Hansard, February 18, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · February 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html">Hansard, February 19, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · February 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224am-Hansard-n123.html">Hansard, February 24, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · February 24, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302pm-Hansard-n129.html">Hansard, March 2, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305am-Hansard-n133.html">Hansard, March 5, 2026 morning </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 9, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310am-Hansard-n137.html">Hansard, March 10, 2026 morning </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 11, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html">Hansard, March 30, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html">Hansard, March 30, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html">Hansard, April 13, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 13, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260415pm-Hansard-n153.html">Hansard, April 15, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 15, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html">Hansard, April 20, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html">Hansard, April 20, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html">Hansard, April 22, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 22, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423pm-Hansard-n162.html">Hansard, April 23, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 23, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html">Hansard, April 27, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html">Hansard, May 4, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html">Hansard, May 6, 2026 afternoon </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 6, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html">Hansard, May 19, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html">Hansard, May 20, 2026 afternoon </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260526am-Hansard-n184.html">Hansard, May 26, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 26, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html">Hansard, May 28, 2026 morning </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 28, 2026

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<summary>Campaign 17 sources

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- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/kiel-giddens/">Candidate page: Kiel Giddens </a>

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

  Conservative Party of BC
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/mla/kiel-giddens/">MLA page: Kiel Giddens </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/giddens-proof-the-ndp-is-not-the-party-for-workers/">Release, January 29, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · January 29, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-tilts-worksafebc-further-toward-labour-allies-raising-balance-concerns/">Release, February 20, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 20, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/eby-government-must-reinstate-independent-merit-commissioner-to-protect-fair-hiring-and-public-trust/">Release, February 24, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 24, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/giddens-and-van-popta-ndp-must-go-further-on-firefighter-cancer-coverage/">Release, March 4, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · March 4, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/mla-kiel-giddens-introduces-bill-to-restore-fair-open-tendering-on-bc-public-construction-projects/">Release, March 5, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · March 5, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/giddens-calls-for-fair-open-tendering-in-second-reading-debate-on-bill-m233/">Release, April 13, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · April 13, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-mla-kiel-giddens-on-the-national-day-of-mourning/">Statement, April 28, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · April 28, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-conservatives-demand-answers-on-prince-george-involuntary-care-facility/">Release, May 20, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · May 20, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bcs-young-workers-are-paying-the-price-for-ndp-economic-mismanagement/">Release, June 1, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 1, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/prince-george-mlas-demand-action-as-arson-crisis-devastates-downtown-businesses/">Release, June 15, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 15, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/with-trans-mountain-pipeline-at-capacity-a-new-pipeline-is-more-important-than-ever/">Release, July 2, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · July 2, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/nurses-take-job-action-after-years-of-ndp-neglect/">Release, July 8, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · July 8, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/prince-george-reeling-after-another-mill-closure/">Release, July 15, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · July 15, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/90-quesnel-jobs-at-risk-as-pulp-mill-curtailed/">Release, August 12, 2026 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · August 12, 2026

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<summary>Reporting 4 sources

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- <a href="https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/02/26/kiel-giddens-makes-endorsement-in-conservative-leadership-race/">Kiel Giddens makes endorsement in Conservative leadership race </a>

  CKPG Today · February 26, 2026
- <a href="https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/08/25/giddens-appointed-shadow-minister-of-economic-development/">Giddens appointed shadow minister of economic development </a>

  CKPG Today · August 25, 2026
- <a href="https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/09/03/conservative-mla-calls-for-change-as-caucus-exodus-continues/">Conservative MLA calls for change as caucus exodus continues </a>

  CKPG Today · September 3, 2026
- <a href="https://www.myprincegeorgenow.com/205775/news/giddens-to-run-as-conservative-candidate-in-prince-george-mackenzie/">Giddens to run as Conservative candidate in Prince George-Mackenzie </a>

  My Prince George Now · September 4, 2024

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No campaign website of his own was found; the party candidate page is the only campaign page. The party candidate page labels him "Interim Conservative Party Leader", which no other source supports, so that label is left out. His posts on X, Facebook and Instagram could not be read, because each shows a sign-in page. The Labour and Mining estimates debates (April and May 2026), the Bill 10 committee stage, the Bill 5 and Bill 2 debates, the motions on human rights and liquor in theatres, and the Lobbyists Transparency Act committee report were not read line by line. Several Prince George Citizen articles returned HTTP 403 and were not used. The party platform page says the platform is coming soon and does not name him. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Prince George-Mackenzie was found. His work in the LNG sector, his time as chief of staff to two ministers, his term as Prince George Chamber of Commerce president and his board roles come from his own and his party's pages and were not checked against the bodies involved. 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, 26 transcripts from 2026 where he spoke, his party candidate page and platform page, his caucus page and 14 caucus releases from 2026, and news reports from CKPG Today and My Prince George Now.

His commitments on this page come from what he said in the legislature and in caucus releases that quote him. He is in opposition, so his record is his speeches, his own bill and his recorded votes. 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-Votesg.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

August 2026 to present

### Shadow Minister for Economic Development

Named by party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, according to CKPG Today. A role in the party caucus.

[CKPG Today, August 25, 2026](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/08/25/giddens-appointed-shadow-minister-of-economic-development/)

2024 to present

### MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie

Elected in 2024 with 11,307 votes, 60.92% of the valid vote.

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

2026

### Official Opposition Labour critic

He described this role himself in the legislature on February 18, 2026.

[Hansard, February 18, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)

Before 2024

### LNG industry, government and community roles

The party candidate page says he worked on the LNG industry for more than a decade, served as Prince George Chamber of Commerce president and was chief of staff to two ministers. These are the party's own statements.

[Party candidate page](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/kiel-giddens/)

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 Kiel Giddens 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 Kiel Giddens's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.

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<summary>Is this an official page for Kiel Giddens?</summary>



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

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<summary>What party is Kiel Giddens running with?</summary>



Kiel Giddens is running for MLA with Conservative Party of BC.

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<summary>Does Kiel Giddens currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Kiel Giddens currently serves as MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie.

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<summary>How many sources does this Kiel Giddens profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 4 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 Kiel Giddens's page show no answer?</summary>



The "Questions &amp; answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Kiel Giddens 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 Kiel Giddens is running in?</summary>



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

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06 / Candidate contributions

## Space for campaign updates

### No campaign updates yet

Announcements, event details and messages can be added here, with their source and publication date. No campaign submission has been added.

## Sources & transparency

- [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked 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
- [Party candidate page ](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/kiel-giddens/)Checked September 30, 2026

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Campaign contact

## Campaign links & contact.

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[Party candidate page](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/kiel-giddens/) [Caucus MLA page](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/mla/kiel-giddens/)

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