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MLA in Port Coquitlam · BC provincial 2026

# Mike Farnworth

Minister of Transportation and Transit and Government House Leader, running again for the BC NDP in Port Coquitlam.

Mike Farnworth was first elected MLA for Port Coquitlam in 1991 and has been Minister of Transportation and Transit since November 2024. In 2026 he answered for highway, SkyTrain, ferry and transit projects in the legislature and ran the government’s business in the House.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

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Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Mike Farnworth’s 25 commitments, 13 dated actions and 9 public statements from 2026, with 2 news items. Most come from the legislature record and government releases.

**25**Commitments **13**Programs **2**News articles **37**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Mike Farnworth?

No campaign event for Mike Farnworth 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 Mike Farnworth

Mike Farnworth is the BC NDP candidate in Port Coquitlam on Elections BC’s list for the general election of October 24, 2026. He won the district in 2024 with 13,843 votes, 53.87% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes.

The legislature record lists his election years as 1991, 1996, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2020 and 2024, and shows him as Minister of Transportation and Transit from November 18, 2024. The government’s biography page says he is also Government House Leader, that he was a minister from 1997 to 2001, including Minister of Health, and that his last post before this one was Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. The Tyee reported in November 2024 that he moved from Public Safety to Transportation and Transit and returned as House Leader.

In the legislature in 2026 he answered questions on the Taylor Bridge, BC Ferries, Sea to Sky transit, Broadway Subway construction and homeless camps in Abbotsford. As House Leader he moved the motions that set the House’s rules and committees, including a new rule that lets a First Nation address the House when its treaty bill is introduced.

The government’s biography page says he was raised in Port Coquitlam and served three terms on Port Coquitlam city council. His campaign page says he has lived in Port Coquitlam for more than 50 years. Those are the government’s and the campaign’s own statements.

[Opinion: One party says car insurance rates will double. The other says they stay low. Neither has shown a calculation ](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/news/opinion-car-insurance-double-rates-no-numbers) 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.

25 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · TransportationIn progress

### Widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley

A government release on September 17, 2026 quotes Farnworth as construction began on a new Peardonville Road crossing of Highway 1 in Abbotsford. In the estimates debate on May 7, 2026 he said the section from 216 Street to 264 Street would be complete in 2029.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives a contract of $119.4 million, 1.6 kilometres of widening at this crossing, and completion in 2031. It does not give the cost of the whole widening program.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Peardonville Road crossing open in 2031, and the 216 to 264 Street section in 2029?</dd></dl></details>



- [Construction begins on new Peardonville Road crossing of Highway 1](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0097-001075)Official record · Government of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 7, 2026, issue 176](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationIn progress

### SkyTrain from Surrey to Langley, named the Dave Barrett Extension

Government releases on September 15 and 21, 2026 quote Farnworth on the SkyTrain line from King George Station in Surrey to Langley City Centre, which the Province named the Dave Barrett Extension.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The releases give 16 kilometres, eight new stations and an opening in 2029. The guideway was 65% complete on September 21, 2026, according to the release. Neither release gives the total cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the line open in 2029?</dd></dl></details>



- [Province names SkyTrain extension in honour of former premier Dave Barrett](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0034-001071)Official record · Government of British Columbia
- [Langley Launcher arrives home as SkyTrain project advances](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0102-001115)Official record · Government of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationIn progress

### Open the Broadway Subway in 2027

A government release on September 21, 2026 quotes Farnworth as trackwork on the Broadway Subway was completed. In question period on May 25, 2026 he said a traffic detour on Broadway cut the construction period in that area from 14 months to six months.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives a 5.7-kilometre line, a cost of nearly $3 billion, and passenger service in fall 2027.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does passenger service start in fall 2027, and does Broadway reopen to vehicles in January 2027 as the release says?</dd></dl></details>



- [Broadway Subway Project reaches major milestone with final track installation](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0101-001113)Official record · Government of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 25, 2026, issue 183](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationIn progress

### Build the Massey tunnel replacement as a tunnel

In the estimates debate on May 7, 2026, Farnworth said the decision to build a tunnel to replace the George Massey Tunnel is made.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no cost or opening date in this passage.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the government publish a cost and an opening date for the tunnel?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 7, 2026, issue 176](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationNot established

### Long-term funding for TransLink by 2027

In the estimates debate on May 19, 2026, Farnworth said the government gave TransLink short-term financing and is looking for a longer-term solution by 2027. He said the Ministry of Finance is doing that work.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He named no tool and no amount. He said the government does not favour road pricing.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province announce a long-term TransLink funding plan in 2027?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 19, 2026, issue 178](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519pm-Hansard-n178.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationIn progress

### Planning money for SkyTrain to UBC

In the estimates debate on May 19, 2026, Farnworth said the Province matched the federal $14 million for planning the SkyTrain extension to UBC and added $5 million in this year’s budget.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He said TransLink sees the line in the second half of its ten-year plan. He gave no construction cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the UBC extension enter TransLink’s investment plan?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 19, 2026, issue 177](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationIn progress

### Regional study of rail on southern Vancouver Island

In the estimates debate on May 6, 2026, Farnworth said the Province gave $18 million to the regional districts and 14 First Nations to decide by March 2027 how rail could fit the transportation needs of southern Vancouver Island.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The money pays for a plan. He gave no cost or date for any rail service.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What do the regional districts and First Nations report by March 2027?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 6, 2026, issue 174](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationNot established

### Plan the replacement of the Taylor Bridge

In question period on April 2 and May 21, 2026, Farnworth said the Taylor Bridge must be replaced, that more than $40 million had been spent on studies, and that the ministry wants the project in the Province’s capital plan.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no cost or date for the new bridge. Energeticcity.ca reported in August 2026 that he visited the bridge.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Taylor Bridge replacement appear in the provincial capital plan, with a cost and a date?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 21, 2026, issue 180](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260521am-Hansard-n180.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 2, 2026, issue 147](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260402am-Hansard-n147.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [City councillors meet with transport minister to talk priorities](https://energeticcity.ca/2026/08/21/city-councillors-meet-with-transport-minister-to-talk-priorities/)Reporting · Energeticcity.ca

2026 · TransportationNot established

### Quesnel-Hixon road upgrades

In the estimates debate on May 7, 2026, Farnworth said the Quesnel-Hixon upgrades cost $40 million and would go to tender later in 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no completion date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Was the Quesnel-Hixon work tendered in 2026?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 7, 2026, issue 176](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationApproved

### More transit service in Greater Victoria

A government release on January 12, 2026 quotes Farnworth as BC Transit added service hours, new routes and handyDART buses in Greater Victoria from January 5, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives seven new handyDART buses. It gives no cost for the expansion.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does BC Transit report the new service hours in its next annual figures?</dd></dl></details>



- [People using Victoria transit system now have more options, increased service](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0002-000005)Official record · Government of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationNot established

### Dashboard cameras in heavy commercial trucks

On May 6, 2026, Farnworth moved to send a private member’s bill on dashboard cameras in commercial vehicles back to committee, to limit it to the heaviest trucks. He said he supports the bill and asked that it pass before the House rose on May 28.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave the weight limit of 11,793 kilograms. voche.me did not check whether the bill received royal assent.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Did the Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act receive royal assent?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 6, 2026, issue 174](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyNot established

### Close two camps in Abbotsford

In question period on April 1, 2026, Farnworth said he had told his staff to find short-term ways to increase security at a camp at Whatcom in Abbotsford. On April 27 he said the Cole Road camp was being shut down and the Peardonville camp would be closed by the beginning of summer.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no cost and no count of people moved to shelter.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Was the Peardonville camp closed by summer 2026?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 27, 2026, issue 164](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 1, 2026, issue 146](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyNot established

### Defends the government’s police spending

In question period on April 1, 2026, Farnworth said the government made the largest investment in policing in the province’s history, with 250 RCMP officers, a witness protection program and a forensic firearms lab. He repeated the claim on April 27.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>These are his own descriptions of past spending. He gave no new measure.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he state a new public safety measure during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 1, 2026, issue 146](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 27, 2026, issue 164](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · HousingNot established

### Homes near new SkyTrain stations

In the estimates debate on May 6, 2026, Farnworth said the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain will open new areas for higher-density homes near transit.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no number of homes and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Province publish a housing target for the station areas?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 6, 2026, issue 174](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · Public servicesNot established

### A new hospital in Fort St. James

In question period on April 23, 2026, Farnworth said a new hospital in Fort St. James is a commitment of the government.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no cost or opening date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Ministry of Health publish a cost and a date for the Fort St. James hospital?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 23, 2026, issue 161](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423am-Hansard-n161.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · HousingNot established

### Money to keep ferry fares down

In the estimates debate on May 7, 2026, Farnworth said the Province put $500 million toward keeping BC Ferries fares low, and named the free midweek travel for seniors restored in 2019.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no new measure and no fare limit for future years.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What fare limits does the ferry commissioner set for the period that starts in 2028?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 7, 2026, issue 176](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationNot established

### No 18-cent gas tax for Sea to Sky transit

In question period on May 4 and 5, 2026, Farnworth said the Province will not add an 18-cents-a-litre gas tax that Sea to Sky communities asked for to pay for regional transit. He said the Province offered the Victoria and Nanaimo models and would look at other options.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He named no other funding source and no date for the transit service.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Do the Province and the Sea to Sky communities agree on a funding model?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 4, 2026, issue 171](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 5, 2026, issue 172](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 29, 2026, issue 167](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationNot established

### Against road pricing

In the estimates debate on May 19, 2026, Farnworth said the government does not favour road pricing as a way to fund TransLink.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He named no other source of money.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What tools does the Ministry of Finance propose for TransLink?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 19, 2026, issue 178](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519pm-Hansard-n178.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### An economy less dependent on the United States

The BC NDP announcement of his candidacy, printed by The Link on September 28, 2026, quotes Farnworth on standing up for workers and building an economy less dependent on the United States.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party announcement. It names no measure, number or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he name a measure on trade or jobs during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [Adrian Dix and Mike Farnworth to seek re-election with the BC NDP](https://thelinkpaper.ca/adrian-dix-and-mike-farnworth-to-seek-re-election-with-the-bc-ndp/)Reporting · The Link

2026 · EconomyNot established

### Keep the Squamish to 100 Mile House rail corridor in public hands

In a statement on July 13, 2026, Farnworth said the Province intends to keep the rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House in public ownership while CN goes through the federal process to stop running the line.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The statement says the land belongs to the BC Railway Company, a Crown corporation. It gives no plan for future service.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What happens to the corridor when the federal process ends?</dd></dl></details>



- [Minister’s statement on Squamish to 100 Mile rail corridor](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0069-000818)Official record · Government of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 7, 2026, issue 176](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyNot established

### $195 million for roads to mines in the northwest

In question period on April 13 and April 23, 2026, Farnworth said the Province is investing $195 million in roads in northwestern B.C., along Highway 37, to support mining.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no completion date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>When is the Highway 37 work complete?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, April 13, 2026, issue 150](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 23, 2026, issue 161](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423am-Hansard-n161.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceApproved

### First Nations speak in the House when a treaty bill is introduced

On February 19, 2026, Farnworth moved a change to the House rules that lets a representative of a First Nation address the House when a bill for its treaty is introduced. The transcript records the motion as approved. On April 13 he tabled the K’ómoks and Kitselas treaties.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The rule gives no number and no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many First Nations address the House under the new rule?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, February 19, 2026, issue 119](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 13, 2026, issue 150](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceApproved

### Committee to review the 2024 election

On February 19, 2026, Farnworth moved to appoint a special committee to review how the 2024 provincial election was run and recommend changes. The transcript records the motion as approved.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The motion set a report date of May 14, 2026. voche.me did not read the committee’s report.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which of the committee’s recommendations does the government adopt?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, February 19, 2026, issue 119](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · ClimateNot established

### Restore Deas Island Park after the tunnel work

In the estimates debate on May 7, 2026, Farnworth said 1,500 trees had been cut for the Massey tunnel project, that 500 more will be cut, and that the area around Deas Island Park will be fully restored when the tunnel is complete.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gave no cost, number of trees to plant or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the ministry publish a restoration plan for Deas Island Park?</dd></dl></details>



- [Hansard, May 7, 2026, issue 176](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### BC NDP platform headings

His campaign page lists the BC NDP’s six headings on costs, homes, health care, the economy, safety and climate. The page does not state measures of his own.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

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

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he state his own measures during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



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

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes, House motions he moved, and government projects where an official source names him. A government project is the government’s; it is listed here only where the release quotes him.

Sep 17Under construction; completion expected in 2031

### Construction starts on the Peardonville Road crossing of Highway 1

The ministry awarded a $119.4 million contract for a new crossing and 1.6 kilometres of widening in Abbotsford. The release quotes Farnworth.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The release is the government’s own account, and its dates are forecasts.

</details>

- [Construction begins on new Peardonville Road crossing of Highway 1](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0097-001075)Official record · Government of British Columbia

Sep 21Under construction; expected to open in December 2027

### Construction starts on the Red Rock commercial vehicle inspection station

The ministry awarded a $9.2 million contract to rebuild the inspection station on Highway 97 south of Prince George. The release quotes Farnworth.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The release says the old station was destroyed by suspected arson in December 2024.

</details>

- [Beginning construction on new Red Rock Inspection Station](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0100-001109)Official record · Government of British Columbia

Feb 19Motion approved

### Moved the House rule on First Nations and treaty bills

Farnworth moved the motion adding Standing Order 25C. The transcript records it as approved.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The motion was approved without a recorded vote, so no member’s vote is listed.

</details>

- [Hansard, February 19, 2026, issue 119](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Recorded vote, yes

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

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote.

</details>

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

Feb 19Motion approved

### Moved the motion that set up the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform

Farnworth moved the motion. The transcript records it as approved.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The motion was approved without a recorded vote.

</details>

- [Hansard, February 19, 2026, issue 119](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 6Motion moved

### Moved a deadline on the second reading debate of the freedom of information bill (Bill 9)

As Government House Leader, Farnworth moved that the vote on second reading of Bill 9 be held by 3 a.m. on May 7, 2026, because the parties did not agree on how to proceed.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The vote index lists him voting yes on the government business schedule motion and yes at second and third reading of Bill 9.

</details>

- [Hansard, May 6, 2026, issue 174](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 28Recorded vote, yes

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

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe what each amendment changed.

</details>

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

Feb 26Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion

The recorded vote index lists Farnworth voting yes on the budget motion. It also lists yes votes on the two budget measures bills and the Supply Act.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote.

</details>

- [Recorded votes by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesf.htm)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 Farnworth voting yes at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe the bill. voche.me did not open the bill text.

</details>

- [Recorded votes by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesf.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 Farnworth voting yes at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe the bill. voche.me did not open the bill text.

</details>

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

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

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

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe the bill.

</details>

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

Apr 22Recorded vote, no

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

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

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

</details>

- [Recorded votes by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesf.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 Farnworth voting yes at first reading of this private member’s bill.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

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

</details>

- [Recorded votes by member, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesf.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 19Speech

### Motions on House rules and committees

As Government House Leader, Farnworth moved changes to the rules for private members’ business and treaty bills, and the motions that set up the House committees for the session.

- [Hansard, February 19, 2026, issue 119](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 1Debate coverage

### Question period on camps and policing in Abbotsford

Farnworth answered questions on homeless camps in Abbotsford and spoke on police funding.

- [Hansard, April 1, 2026, issue 146](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 27, 2026, issue 164](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 2Debate coverage

### Question period on the Taylor Bridge

Farnworth said the Taylor Bridge is inspected, is safe, and must be replaced, and that more than $40 million had been spent on studies.

- [Hansard, April 2, 2026, issue 147](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260402am-Hansard-n147.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 21, 2026, issue 180](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260521am-Hansard-n180.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 14Debate coverage

### Question period on BC Ferries

Farnworth answered questions on ferry cancellations and the pay of the BC Ferries chief executive, and asked for federal ferry funding equal to the east coast.

- [Hansard, April 14, 2026, issue 151](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260414am-Hansard-n151.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 16, 2026, issue 154](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416am-Hansard-n154.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Apr 29Debate coverage

### Question period on Sea to Sky transit

Over three days, Farnworth said the Province would not add an 18-cent gas tax for Sea to Sky transit and offered other funding models.

- [Hansard, April 29, 2026, issue 167](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 4, 2026, issue 171](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 5, 2026, issue 172](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 6Debate coverage

### Ministry of Transportation and Transit budget debate

Farnworth answered questions on his ministry’s spending over four sittings, on TransLink, BC Ferries, Highway 1, the Massey tunnel, rail and road safety.

- [Hansard, May 6, 2026, issue 174](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 7, 2026, issue 176](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 19, 2026, issue 177](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, May 19, 2026, issue 178](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519pm-Hansard-n178.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 20Debate coverage

### Question period on FIFA World Cup tickets

Farnworth answered questions on tickets for MLAs and the Premier at World Cup games. He withdrew one remark about a member at the Speaker’s request.

- [Hansard, May 20, 2026, issue 179](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- [Hansard, April 29, 2026, issue 167](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

May 25Debate coverage

### Question period on Broadway construction

Farnworth said a traffic detour on Broadway would shorten the construction period in that area from 14 months to six months.

- [Hansard, May 25, 2026, issue 183](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Jul 13Statement

### Statement on the Squamish to 100 Mile House rail corridor

Farnworth said the Province intends to keep the rail corridor in public ownership.

- [Minister’s statement on Squamish to 100 Mile rail corridor](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0069-000818)Official record · Government 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.

August 21, 2026Reporting

Energeticcity.ca

### Fort St. John council meets the transport minister

Reports that Farnworth visited the Taylor Bridge and met Fort St. John council, and gives the ministry’s written statement.

- [City councillors meet with transport minister to talk priorities](https://energeticcity.ca/2026/08/21/city-councillors-meet-with-transport-minister-to-talk-priorities/)Reporting · Energeticcity.ca

September 28, 2026Reporting

The Link

### Dix and Farnworth to seek re-election

Prints the BC NDP announcement of his candidacy in Port Coquitlam, with his quote.

- [Adrian Dix and Mike Farnworth to seek re-election with the BC NDP](https://thelinkpaper.ca/adrian-dix-and-mike-farnworth-to-seek-re-election-with-the-bc-ndp/)Reporting · The Link

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.

<details>

<summary>Official record 32 sources

</summary>

- <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/executive-council">Members and Executive Council </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/transportation-and-transit/biography">Minister biography: Honourable Mike Farnworth </a>

  Government of British Columbia
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Members-Indexf.htm">Hansard index of members, 2026 </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html">Hansard, February 19, 2026, issue 119 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · February 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html">Hansard, April 1, 2026, issue 146 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 1, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260402am-Hansard-n147.html">Hansard, April 2, 2026, issue 147 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html">Hansard, April 13, 2026, issue 150 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 13, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260414am-Hansard-n151.html">Hansard, April 14, 2026, issue 151 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 14, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416am-Hansard-n154.html">Hansard, April 16, 2026, issue 154 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 16, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423am-Hansard-n161.html">Hansard, April 23, 2026, issue 161 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 23, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html">Hansard, April 27, 2026, issue 164 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html">Hansard, April 29, 2026, issue 167 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · April 29, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html">Hansard, May 4, 2026, issue 171 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html">Hansard, May 5, 2026, issue 172 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html">Hansard, May 6, 2026, issue 174 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 6, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507pm-Hansard-n176.html">Hansard, May 7, 2026, issue 176 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 7, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html">Hansard, May 19, 2026, issue 177 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519pm-Hansard-n178.html">Hansard, May 19, 2026, issue 178 </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, issue 179 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260521am-Hansard-n180.html">Hansard, May 21, 2026, issue 180 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 21, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html">Hansard, May 25, 2026, issue 183 </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0002-000005">People using Victoria transit system now have more options, increased service </a>

  Government of British Columbia · January 12, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0069-000818">Minister’s statement on Squamish to 100 Mile rail corridor </a>

  Government of British Columbia · July 13, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0034-001071">Province names SkyTrain extension in honour of former premier Dave Barrett </a>

  Government of British Columbia · September 15, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0097-001075">Construction begins on new Peardonville Road crossing of Highway 1 </a>

  Government of British Columbia · September 17, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0100-001109">Beginning construction on new Red Rock Inspection Station </a>

  Government of British Columbia · September 21, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0101-001113">Broadway Subway Project reaches major milestone with final track installation </a>

  Government of British Columbia · September 21, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TT0102-001115">Langley Launcher arrives home as SkyTrain project advances </a>

  Government of British Columbia · September 21, 2026

</details>

<details>

<summary>Campaign 2 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://mikefarnworth.bcndp.ca/">Campaign page, Port Coquitlam </a>

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

  BC NDP

</details>

<details>

<summary>Reporting 3 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/11/19/Eby-Announces-New-Team-Run-BC/">Eby Announces a ‘New Team’ to Run BC </a>

  The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod · November 19, 2024
- <a href="https://energeticcity.ca/2026/08/21/city-councillors-meet-with-transport-minister-to-talk-priorities/">City councillors meet with transport minister to talk priorities </a>

  Energeticcity.ca · August 21, 2026
- <a href="https://thelinkpaper.ca/adrian-dix-and-mike-farnworth-to-seek-re-election-with-the-bc-ndp/">Adrian Dix and Mike Farnworth to seek re-election with the BC NDP </a>

  The Link · September 28, 2026

</details>

The campaign page lists no events and no measures of his own, and its Latest and Events links open party pages. His posts on X, Facebook and Instagram could not be read, because each shows a sign-in page. The Transportation and Transit estimates debates (May 6, 7 and 19, 2026) were read for his answers with numbers and dates, and were not read line by line. Votes are taken from the vote index only; the transcripts of those votes were not opened. voche.me did not check whether the Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act received royal assent, whether the Abbotsford camps closed, or what the Democratic and Electoral Reform committee reported. His roles before 2024, including Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the ministries he held from 1997 to 2001, come from the government’s biography page only, with no dates for each role. His Port Coquitlam council terms (1983, 1985 and 1990) come from the same page and were not checked against city records. A Tri-Cities Dispatch report on Port Coquitlam candidates is from the 2024 election and was not used. A city council candidate’s site says Farnworth endorsed him in the 2026 municipal election; voche.me did not confirm it with Farnworth. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Port Coquitlam was found. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. The questionnaire has not been sent.

Research status

## What voche.me has checked

Evidence reviewed on 2026-09-30: the Elections BC candidate list and 2024 statement of votes, the legislature’s 2026 speech and vote indexes, 18 transcripts from 2026 where he spoke, the government’s biography page, seven government releases that quote him, his campaign page, the BC NDP platform page and releases, and news reports from 2024 and 2026.

His commitments on this page come from what he said in the legislature and in government releases in 2026, and from the party’s announcement of his candidacy. His 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-Votesf.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2024 to present

### Minister of Transportation and Transit

Start date November 18, 2024, from the legislature record.

[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/executive-council)

2024 to present

### Government House Leader

Named on the government’s biography page. The Tyee reported the appointment on November 19, 2024.

[Government biography](https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/transportation-and-transit/biography)

2024 to present

### MLA for Port Coquitlam

Elected in 2024 with 13,843 votes, 53.87% of the valid vote.

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

1991 to 2001, 2005 to present

### MLA

The legislature record lists election years 1991, 1996, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2020 and 2024.

[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members)

Before November 2024

### Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General

The government’s biography page names this as his most recent role before Transportation and Transit. It gives no start date.

[Government biography](https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/transportation-and-transit/biography)

1997 to 2001

### Cabinet minister

The government’s biography page lists Municipal Affairs and Housing, Employment and Investment, Health, and Social Development and Economic Security.

[Government biography](https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/transportation-and-transit/biography)

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 Mike Farnworth 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 Mike Farnworth's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.

<details>

<summary>Is this an official page for Mike Farnworth?</summary>



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

</details>

<details>

<summary>What party is Mike Farnworth running with?</summary>



Mike Farnworth is running for MLA with BC NDP.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Does Mike Farnworth currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Mike Farnworth currently serves as Minister of Transportation and Transit; MLA for Port Coquitlam.

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<details>

<summary>How many sources does this Mike Farnworth profile cite?</summary>



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

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<details>

<summary>Why do some questions on Mike Farnworth's page show no answer?</summary>



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

</details>

<details>

<summary>When is the election Mike Farnworth 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
- [Government biography ](https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/transportation-and-transit/biography)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Campaign page ](https://mikefarnworth.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://mikefarnworth.bcndp.ca/)

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