--- title: "Larry Neufeld: candidate for MLA in Peace River South, BC provincial 2026 | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/larry-neufeld" last_updated: "2026-10-10T04:04:28.976Z" meta: description: "Larry Neufeld was elected in 2024 with 69.84% of the vote. In 2026 he asked for a public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge shootings, led the opposition quest..." "og:description": "Larry Neufeld was elected in 2024 with 69.84% of the vote. In 2026 he asked for a public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge shootings, led the opposition quest..." "og:title": "Larry Neufeld: candidate for MLA in Peace River South, BC provincial 2026" "twitter:description": "Larry Neufeld was elected in 2024 with 69.84% of the vote. In 2026 he asked for a public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge shootings, led the opposition quest..." "twitter:title": "Larry Neufeld: candidate for MLA in Peace River South, BC provincial 2026" --- ** MLA in Peace River South · BC provincial 2026 # Larry Neufeld MLA for Peace River South and Conservative Shadow Minister for Energy, running again in Peace River South. Larry Neufeld was elected in 2024 with 69.84% of the vote. In 2026 he asked for a public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge shootings, led the opposition questions on energy and CleanBC, and pressed for a new Taylor Bridge. Explore the record Public schedule Researched by voche.me · Not a campaign-authored page Conservative Party of BC2026 ![Larry Neufeld, from his Conservative Party of BC candidate page.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/images/candidates/larry-neufeld-640.webp) *Larry NeufeldMLAv.* [Image: Conservative Party of BC](https://conservativebc.ca/mla/larry-neufeld/) Candidate research / September 30, 2026 A researched record of Larry Neufeld's 15 commitments in his own words, 10 recorded votes and 12 public statements from 2026, with 7 news items. Most come from the legislature record and caucus releases that quote him. **16**Commitments **10**Programs **7**News articles **47**Sources Public schedule / Through election day ## Where can you hear Larry Neufeld? No campaign event for Larry Neufeld 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 Larry Neufeld Larry Neufeld is the Conservative Party of BC candidate in Peace River South on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. He won the district in 2024 with 7,182 votes, 69.84% of the valid vote, against the sitting member Mike Bernier, according to the Elections BC statement of votes. Conservative caucus releases name him Critic for Oil, Gas and LNG in December 2025, and Critic for Energy, or Shadow Minister for Energy, from June 30, 2026. Tumbler Ridge is in his district. After the shootings there on February 10, 2026, he gave the reply to the throne speech on February 17 and asked the Premier for a public inquiry on February 26 and March 11. In the legislature he also asked about energy prices, BC Hydro contracts, the Mental Health Act and the Taylor Bridge. He told the legislature that he is a professional engineer and worked as an environmental engineer. The party page says he started his own companies in 2006 and served as a Reserve Infantry Platoon Commander. Those are his and the party's own statements. Read the sources Promises / Commitments and evidence ## Commitments and the available evidence. Published positions and selected commitments, separated by election cycle. Status labels describe the evidence reviewed, not a numerical score or a complete audit of the platform. Council approval is different from delivery. 16 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30 2026 · Public safetyNot established ### A public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge shootings On February 26, 2026, Neufeld asked the Premier in the legislature to commit to a public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge shootings. A caucus release the same day says he wants an inquiry with all the powers of the Public Inquiry Act, an independent commissioner and a public report. He asked again on March 11 and, according to The Canadian Press, on April 22.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The Premier answered that the government would use any tool, a coroner's inquest or a public inquiry, to answer all questions. The chief coroner announced an inquest on March 3, 2026, CBC News reported. voche.me found no public inquiry called by September 30, 2026. The call names no cost and no date.
What still needs checking: Does the government call a public inquiry after the police investigation and the inquest?

- [Neufeld calls for full public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge](https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/neufeld-calls-for-full-public-inquiry-into-tumbler-ridge/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia - [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): question period on Tumbler Ridge](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Tumbler Ridge](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Premier Eby says investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting has entered final stages](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/04/22/premier-eby-says-investigation-into-tumbler-ridge-shooting-has-entered-final-stages/)Reporting · CKPG Today (The Canadian Press) - [B.C. chief coroner announces inquest into Tumbler Ridge tragedy](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tumbler-ridge-coroner-s-inquest-9.7112831)Reporting · CBC News · Emily Fagan, Jon Azpiri 2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge ### Change the Mental Health Act so families are told In question period on May 5, 2026, Neufeld described a patient whose family was not told when he was released from hospital, and asked the health minister to commit to changes to the Mental Health Act.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The question names the law to change. It gives no wording, cost or date for the change.
What still needs checking: Is a bill to change the Mental Health Act introduced, and does it cover telling families?

- [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 servicesCampaign pledge ### Long-term mental health supports for Tumbler Ridge In his reply to the throne speech on February 17, 2026, Neufeld told Tumbler Ridge that he would keep pushing the legislature to make sure mental health and other supports stay in place for the long term. A May 7 caucus statement quotes his support for rebuilding the secondary school.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: No program, amount or date is named.
What still needs checking: Are mental health services in Tumbler Ridge funded beyond 2026?

- [Debates of February 17, 2026 (afternoon): reply to the throne speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260217pm-Hansard-n117.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Statements from MLAs Rattée and Neufeld on the demolition and rebuilding of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statements-from-mlas-ratte-and-neufeld-on-the-demolition-and-rebuilding-of-tumbler-ridge-secondary-school/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia 2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge ### Replace the Taylor Bridge Neufeld asked the transportation minister on May 7, 2026 for the design life of the Taylor Bridge on Highway 97, the plan to replace it and the plan to limit the cost of losing it. CJDC-TV quoted him asking for an engineer-stamped statement on the bridge's safety.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The minister answered that $31 million has been spent on planning and $9 million more will follow over two years. Neufeld named no cost or date of his own.
What still needs checking: Is the replacement placed in the province's 10-year capital plan?

- [B.C. Transportation Minister hints at possible movement on Taylor Bridge replacement](https://www.cjdctv.com/news/article/bc-transportation-minister-hints-at-possible-movement-on-taylor-bridge-replacement/)Reporting · CJDC-TV News - [Debates of May 7, 2026 (afternoon): Transportation estimates, Taylor Bridge](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [‘Great deal of importance:’ B.C. Transportation Minister praises South Peace MLA’s pressure on Taylor Bridge](https://www.cjdctv.com/news/article/great-deal-of-importance-bc-transportation-minister-praises-south-peace-mlas-pressure-on-taylor-bridge/)Reporting · CJDC-TV News 2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge ### Scrap the coming natural gas ban under CleanBC A caucus release of August 6, 2026 quotes Neufeld, as Shadow Minister for Energy, saying the government should scrap the province-wide ban on natural gas planned under CleanBC.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The release names the policy to remove. It gives no date or cost.
What still needs checking: Does a Conservative platform document repeat the measure with a date?

- [NDP Hypocritically Admits Natural Gas Power Was Needed All Along](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-hypocritically-admits-natural-gas-power-was-needed-all-along/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia 2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge ### An economic review of CleanBC In the Energy estimates debate on April 22, 2026, Neufeld asked the minister to widen the CleanBC review panel's task to include a full economic impact and cost-benefit study, and to have economists lead it.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A request to the minister. It gives no cost or date.
What still needs checking: Is an economic review of CleanBC published?

- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): Energy and Climate Solutions estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge ### No required purchase of zero-emission vehicles In the Bill 16 debate on April 16, 2026, Neufeld said he supports people who choose an electric vehicle, but opposes a law that forces the choice. He said cold and long distances in the North make vehicles a safety matter.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A position in debate. He named no measure, cost or date.
What still needs checking: How does the next regulation on zero-emission vehicle targets read?

- [Debates of April 16, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 16 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416pm-Hansard-n155.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · HousingCampaign pledge ### Concern about a new fuel price monitoring fee In the Bill 16 debate on April 16, 2026, Neufeld said moving the cost of fuel price monitoring, which he put at $940,000 last year, onto fuel sellers would raise prices for drivers.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A position in debate. He gave no measure to replace the fee.
What still needs checking: What fee does the regulation set, and who pays it?

- [Debates of April 16, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 16 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416pm-Hansard-n155.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Lower taxes and less red tape An August 27, 2026 caucus release on natural gas revenue forecasts quotes Neufeld, as Shadow Minister for Energy, calling for less red tape, more certainty and lower taxes.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: No tax, rate, amount or date is named.
What still needs checking: Does the Conservative platform name the taxes and rates?

- [A $500 Million Per Year Problem in the NDP Budget](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/a-500-million-per-year-problem-in-the-ndp-budget/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Clear rules for resource projects A January 29, 2026 caucus release quotes Neufeld, then Critic for Oil, Gas and LNG, saying government should set clear and consistent rules for resource projects.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: No measure, number or date.
What still needs checking: Does the Conservative platform name the permit changes?

- [B.C. Government Must Stop Obstructing Canadian Energy and Economic Growth](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-government-must-stop-obstructing-canadian-energy-and-economic-growth/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia - [Peace River South MLA remains Critic for Energy as B.C. Conservatives announce shadow cabinet](https://energeticcity.ca/2026/07/03/peace-river-south-mla-remains-critic-for-energy-as-b-c-conservatives-announce-shadow-cabinet/)Reporting · Energeticcity.ca · Ethan Van Dop 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Fixed timelines in environmental assessment disputes In the Bill 15 debate on April 13, 2026, Neufeld said the bill on environmental assessment needs targeted amendments, and asked for a clear time limit for parties to agree on how a dispute will be settled.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: He named no number of days and moved no amendment in the passage read.
What still needs checking: Was Bill 15 amended to set a time limit?

- [Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 15 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### A new oil pipeline on a northern route Caucus releases in July 2026 quote Neufeld calling for a new pipeline to the west coast on a northern route, and for the Premier to ask the Prime Minister to end the north coast tanker ban.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The tanker ban is a federal law, so the measure needs the federal government to act. No cost or date is named.
What still needs checking: Does the federal government change the north coast tanker ban?

- [The Truth About the NDP’s Tanker Restrictions: An Economic Blockade](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/the-truth-about-the-ndps-tanker-restrictions-an-economic-blockade/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia - [Recall Legislature to Repeal DRIPA, Build a Pipeline](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/recall-legislature-to-repeal-dripa-build-a-pipeline/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia - [With Trans Mountain Pipeline at Capacity, a New Pipeline is More Important Than Ever](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/with-trans-mountain-pipeline-at-capacity-a-new-pipeline-is-more-important-than-ever/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia 2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge ### Keep freedom of information access open In the Bill 9 debate on April 21, 2026, Neufeld opposed giving government wider power to refuse information requests. He said the better options are more staff for requests, shorter response times and more information published without a request.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: No staff number, cost or date is named.
What still needs checking: How do response times for information requests change after Bill 9?

- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Larry Neufeld](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesn.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EducationCampaign pledge ### Enforce existing laws to protect schools In the Bill 12 debate on March 30, 2026, Neufeld said schools must be protected, and asked why existing laws are not enforced. The vote index records him voting Yea at third reading on April 1.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: No measure, cost or date of his own.
What still needs checking: Is the law extended past 2028?

- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 12 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Larry Neufeld](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesn.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge ### Close review of treaty bills In the Bill 20 debate on May 19, 2026, on the K'ómoks Treaty, Neufeld said reconciliation and treaties matter and that support for reconciliation still calls for close review of each bill. The vote index records him voting Nay at second and third reading.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A position in debate. No measure, cost or date.
What still needs checking: What does the Conservative platform say on treaties?

- [Debates of May 19, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 20 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519pm-Hansard-n178.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Larry Neufeld](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesn.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Party plan: double LNG production by 2032 The Conservative Party of BC published its BC Energy Superpower Plan in September 2026, with a goal to double LNG production by 2032 and triple it by 2035. The release is from the party leader and does not name Neufeld.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A party commitment. Neufeld is not quoted in the release.
What still needs checking: Does Neufeld speak for the plan in the campaign?

- [Make British Columbia an Energy Superpower](https://conservativebc.ca/make-british-columbia-an-energy-superpower/)Campaign · Conservative Party of BC City programs / Scope and delivery ## Policies, budgets & programs Recorded votes where the legislature's vote index names him. A vote is listed only where his own name is recorded. Feb 26Recorded vote, Nay ### Voted Nay on the 2026 budget motion The vote index records Neufeld voting Nay on the budget motion.

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