--- title: "Rohini Reah Arora: candidate for MLA in Burnaby East, BC provincial 2026 | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/rohini-reah-arora" last_updated: "2026-10-10T04:03:26.673Z" meta: description: "Rohini Reah Arora won Burnaby East for the BC NDP in 2024. In the legislature in 2026 she spoke for the budget, the Burnaby Hospital project, the K'ómoks t..." "og:description": "Rohini Reah Arora won Burnaby East for the BC NDP in 2024. In the legislature in 2026 she spoke for the budget, the Burnaby Hospital project, the K'ómoks t..." "og:title": "Rohini Reah Arora: candidate for MLA in Burnaby East, BC provincial 2026" "twitter:description": "Rohini Reah Arora won Burnaby East for the BC NDP in 2024. In the legislature in 2026 she spoke for the budget, the Burnaby Hospital project, the K'ómoks t..." "twitter:title": "Rohini Reah Arora: candidate for MLA in Burnaby East, BC provincial 2026" --- ** MLA in Burnaby East · BC provincial 2026 # Rohini Reah Arora MLA for Burnaby East since 2024, running again for the BC NDP. Rohini Reah Arora won Burnaby East for the BC NDP in 2024. In the legislature in 2026 she spoke for the budget, the Burnaby Hospital project, the K'ómoks treaty bill and changes to freedom of information law, and against a bill to ban project labour agreements. On September 21, 2026 the Province announced $210 million for the next stage of the Burnaby Hospital project, and the government release quotes her welcoming it. Explore the record Public schedule Researched by voche.me · Not a campaign-authored page BC NDP2026 ![Rohini Reah Arora, from her BC NDP campaign page.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/images/candidates/rohini-reah-arora-640.webp) *Rohini Reah AroraMLAv.* [Image: BC NDP campaign](https://rohiniarora.bcndp.ca/) Candidate research / October 3, 2026 A researched record of Rohini Reah Arora's 20 commitments, 22 dated actions and 16 public statements, with 6 news items and 2 public disputes. Most come from the legislature record. **20**Commitments **22**Programs **6**News articles **60**Sources Public schedule / Through election day ## Where can you hear Rohini Reah Arora? No campaign event for Rohini Reah Arora was confirmed by an organizer on 2026-10-03. The dates below are voting days. Checked October 3, 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
View every date through Oct 24 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 Rohini Reah Arora Rohini Reah Arora is the BC NDP candidate in Burnaby East on Elections BC's candidate list dated October 3, 2026, and the sitting member for the riding. The Elections BC statement of votes shows that she won Burnaby East for the BC NDP in 2024 with 10,490 votes, 51.85% of the valid vote. The legislature lists her as the member for Burnaby East, elected in 2024, under the name Rohini Arora. The BC NDP campaign page names her as Rohini Arora, the Burnaby East candidate, and says she was first elected in 2024. The name on the ballot is Rohini Reah Arora. The Elections BC list dated October 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm Pacific time (PT) prints Rohini Reah Arora. The 2024 statement of votes prints Reah Arora. In a post dated November 13, 2024 (PT) she wrote that she had been sworn in as MLA that day and had reclaimed her name Rohini. Earlier copies of the Elections BC candidate list for 2026 printed Rohini (Reah) Arora (read 2026-09-29), Reah Arora (dated September 30, 2026 at 9:00 pm PT) and Rohini Arora (dated October 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm PT). The legislature and her campaign page use Rohini Arora. Burnaby Now reported in June 2024 that she grew up in Burnaby's Westridge neighbourhood and worked as Director of Organizing at the BC Federation of Labour. The same report says she ran for Burnaby City Council in 2022 with the Burnaby Citizens Association and finished 380 votes short of a seat. A CUPE Local 15 page carries a message signed by her as Director of Organizing and Campaigns at the BC Federation of Labour, and an SFU David Lam Centre event page filed under 2022 gives the same title in her speaker biography. In the legislature in April 2026 she said she was on political leave from the BC Federation of Labour and a member of United Steelworkers Local 2009. In 2025, government releases from March to November quote her as parliamentary secretary for child care. In 2026 she spoke in the legislature on the provincial budget, the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment, schools and post-secondary projects in Burnaby, the K'ómoks Treaty Act, freedom of information changes, trades training and artificial intelligence. She described herself in the budget debate as deputy chair of the government caucus. Hansard records her in the chair of House committee sittings on 8 dates between March 11 and May 25, 2026, and in May 2026 she presented the annual report of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth. Her campaign page says she served as Director of Organizing and Campaigns at the BC Federation of Labour and has worked with young people on civic engagement for more than ten years. Those are the campaign's own statements. Read the sources Promises / Commitments and evidence ## Commitments and the available evidence. Published positions and selected commitments, separated by election cycle. Status labels describe the evidence reviewed, not a numerical score or a complete audit of the platform. Council approval is different from delivery. 20 commitments shown · Checked Oct 3 2026 · Public servicesChanged approach ### Finish the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora said phase 1 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment was nearly complete and that the project would move forward. A government release on March 12, 2026 says the new health-care pavilion opened on March 10 and quotes her. On April 29, 2026 Minister Bowinn Ma told the House that the phase 2 construction contract was being cancelled while planning continued. On September 21, 2026 the Province announced a renewed plan with $210 million for the emergency department and the surgical unit. The release of that day quotes Arora calling it "a welcome next step".
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
The $210 million and the date of early 2027 for initial procurement come from the September 21 release. That release gives no cost or date for cancer care or for the new acute-care tower. The estimate of $633 million for the whole project is from the March 12 release. voche.me found no statement by Arora about the cancelled contract itself.
What still needs checking
Does the government publish a cost and a start date for the cancer care services and the new acute-care tower?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Burnaby Hospital's health-care pavilion, expanded support facilities improve access to care](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0014-000256)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure - [Debates of April 29, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the Burnaby Hospital contract](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Moving forward on renewed plan to redevelop Burnaby Hospital](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0056-001108)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure 2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge ### More money for mental health and addiction care In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora said Budget 2026 adds $131 million for mental health and addictions and expands involuntary care beds.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She names the budget amount. She gives no number of beds or date.
What still needs checking
How many involuntary care beds does the $131 million pay for, and where?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Cancer coverage for firefighters In debate on April 13, 2026, Arora said the government increased the number of cancers covered by the firefighter presumption rules from 18 to 26.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She describes a change already made. She gives no cost or date for further steps.
What still needs checking
Does the government add more conditions to the list in a new term?
- [Debates of April 13, 2026 (morning): Bill M214 and Bill M233](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EducationIn progress ### New and larger schools in Burnaby In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora listed school projects in Burnaby, including $68 million for a new Cameron Elementary with 770 seats set for 2028. In a signed piece on September 14, 2026 she wrote about the opening of the 415-seat Stride Avenue Community Elementary and new seats at Nelson and Brentwood Park elementary schools.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
The Cameron Elementary figures and date are her own statements in debate. voche.me did not open a school district or ministry record for them.
What still needs checking
Does Cameron Elementary open in 2028 with 770 seats?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [B.C. NDP MLA argues B.C. Conservatives would cut education, health care if elected (opinion piece by Rohini Arora)](https://fraservalleytoday.ca/2026/09/14/b-c-ndp-mla-argues-b-c-conservatives-would-cut-education-health-care-if-elected/)Campaign · Fraser Valley Today 2026 · EducationIn progress ### Trades and technology complex at BCIT In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora said the Province is spending $151.6 million on a trades and technology complex at BCIT in Burnaby that will add 1,200 student seats.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She gives the amount and the number of seats. She gives no opening date.
What still needs checking
When does the BCIT complex open, and does it add 1,200 seats?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · HousingIn progress ### Student housing in Burnaby In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora said the Tall Timber student housing at BCIT added 470 spaces and that student housing takes pressure off the rental market in Burnaby.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She describes a finished project. She gives no plan or number for new student housing.
What still needs checking
Does she name further student housing for Burnaby?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Trades training money In debate on April 13, 2026 and in a statement on May 25, 2026, Arora said the government is spending $241 million over three years to strengthen trades training.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She names the amount. She gives no number of training places.
What still needs checking
How many apprentices does the $241 million add?
- [Debates of April 13, 2026 (morning): Bill M214 and Bill M233](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 25, 2026 (morning): statement on skilled trades](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Keep project labour agreements on public projects In debate on April 13, 2026, Arora spoke against Bill M233, a private member's bill that would stop the Province from using project labour agreements and community benefits agreements on public building projects. She said these agreements give local hiring and training. The House rejected the bill at second reading on April 20, 2026 by 42 votes to 48, and Arora voted no.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
A position on a bill. She names no new measure, cost or date. The result comes from the April 20 transcript.
What still needs checking
Would a new government keep community benefits agreements on major projects?
- [Debates of April 13, 2026 (morning): Bill M214 and Bill M233](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): second reading vote on Bill M233](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Local benefits from AI data centres In a statement on May 25, 2026, Arora said the federal government should make sure AI data centre projects return part of their value to the communities that host them, for example through renewable energy and partnerships with First Nations.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She addresses the federal government. She names no provincial measure, cost or date.
What still needs checking
Does she propose a provincial rule for data centre projects?
- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): statement on AI data centres](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceApproved ### Support the K'ómoks Treaty In debate on April 23, 2026, Arora spoke in support of Bill 20, the K'ómoks Treaty Act. The vote index records her voting yes at second reading on May 20 and at third reading on May 28, 2026. The transcripts give the results: second reading passed 48 to 42, and third reading passed 53 to 39. She voted no on an amendment to second reading moved by Van Popta, which failed 44 to 48.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
The transcript of May 28, 2026 records royal assent, the last step that makes a bill law, for the act that day. voche.me did not open the act's own text for the date it takes effect.
What still needs checking
Does the treaty take effect on the date set in the act?
- [Debates of April 23, 2026 (afternoon): K'ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423pm-Hansard-n162.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): second reading votes on Bill 20](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes and royal assent](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceApproved ### Changes to freedom of information law In debate on March 4, 2026, Arora spoke in support of Bill 9, which changes the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, including giving people their own records online. The vote index records her voting yes at third reading on May 28, 2026. That vote was tied at 46 to 46, and the Speaker cast the deciding vote in favour, saying the government had declared Bill 9 a confidence matter, a vote that tests its support in the House. The transcript records royal assent the same day.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She names the bill. She gives no target or cost. The vote counts come from the May 28 transcript.
What still needs checking
Do people receive their own records faster after the changes?
- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): freedom of information bill](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes and royal assent](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceApproved ### Orientation course for MLAs In debate on April 27, 2026, Arora spoke in support of Motion M205. Gavin Dew moved it to ask the Legislative Assembly Management Committee for a mandatory course for new MLAs on economics, public finance and numeracy. Jennifer Blatherwick moved an amendment that added public policy implications, including evidence-based science, truth and reconciliation and human rights. Arora said she liked the motion and described the amendment as a normal "yes, and" addition. The amendment passed 46 to 45 on May 4 with Arora voting yes. An amendment to the amendment, to remove the added text, was tied 45 to 45 on April 27; Arora voted no, and the Chair voted against it. The motion as amended passed 48 to 40 on May 25 with Arora voting yes.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
The transcripts record the wording and the votes. voche.me did not open a record showing whether the Legislative Assembly Management Committee has set up the course.
What still needs checking
Does the Legislative Assembly Management Committee set up the course, and does it cover the topics in the amendment?
- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): Sikh Heritage Month and motion on an MLA orientation course](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Shelter Movers](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on an amendment to Motion M205 and question period on Burnaby Hospital](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): statement on AI data centres](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge ### Higher reporting threshold for capital projects In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora defended raising the reporting threshold for capital projects in the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act from $50 million to $100 million.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She gives the reason as inflation. voche.me did not open the bill that made the change.
What still needs checking
Which bill made the change, and how many projects fall below the new threshold?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyApproved ### Support for Budget 2026 In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora said Budget 2026 protects health care and education and keeps taxes low for working families. The vote index records her voting yes on the budget motion on February 26, 2026. That vote was tied at 46 to 46, and the Speaker cast the deciding vote in favour, saying the motion was a confidence matter, a vote that tests the government's support in the House. The Supply Act, 2026-2027 passed third reading on May 28 by 46 to 45, and she voted yes.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
A statement of approach. It names no deficit figure or date.
What still needs checking
What deficit figure would a new government plan for?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): votes on the Human Rights Code Repeal Act and the budget motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes and royal assent](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · ChildcareCampaign pledge ### Lower child care fees In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora said parents now pay an average of $20 a day for child care under the government's program, and named the $400 renters tax credit.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She describes current programs. She names no new measure, target or date.
What still needs checking
Would the $20 a day program reach more families in a new term?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · TransportationIn progress ### Broadway subway In the budget debate on February 24, 2026, Arora said the Broadway subway, a $3 billion project, is on track for 2027 and will give faster travel between Burnaby and Vancouver.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
The cost and date are her own statements in debate. voche.me did not open a project record.
What still needs checking
Does the Broadway subway open in 2027?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge ### Help for women leaving abuse In statements on February 24 and April 27, 2026, Arora spoke about abuse in relationships, named the VictimLinkBC help line, and praised Shelter Movers, a group that moves people who are leaving abuse.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
Statements of concern. She names no provincial measure, cost or date.
What still needs checking
Does she propose a provincial program for people leaving abuse?
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (morning): statement on domestic violence](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224am-Hansard-n123.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Shelter Movers](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge ### Recognize caste-based discrimination In a statement on April 27, 2026, Arora said British Columbia has the chance to recognize caste-based discrimination.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
She does not say whether this would be a change to the Human Rights Code.
What still needs checking
Does she propose a change to the Human Rights Code?
- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): Sikh Heritage Month and motion on an MLA orientation course](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · HousingCampaign pledge ### BC NDP housing plan The BC NDP platform page, read on 2026-10-02, says 326,000 more homes have been built in B.C. since 2017 and that 97% of local governments have adopted zoning changes for 300,000 more homes. It says the Conservative parties would scrap the housing plan. The page does not name Arora.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
Party text. The page changed between 2026-09-30 and 2026-10-02, and the figure of 80,000 homes read on the first date is no longer on it. Her own housing statements in 2026 cover student housing only.
What still needs checking
Does Arora speak on housing supply during the campaign?
- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP 2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge ### BC NDP climate position The BC NDP platform page lists "Protecting our air, land, and water" as one of its headings and says the party has protected 20% of B.C.'s land and water, on the way to 30% by 2030. Arora's campaign page lists the same heading among its nine headings. Neither page states a measure of her own.
Evidence & next checks
Evidence reviewed
Party text. voche.me found no 2026 statement by Arora on climate.
What still needs checking
Does Arora speak on climate during the campaign?
- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP - [Rohini Arora campaign page](https://rohiniarora.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP City programs / Scope and delivery ## Policies, budgets & programs Recorded votes and actions in the legislature where an official source names her. A government program is the government's; it is listed here only where a release quotes her or the record names her. Feb 26Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes on the budget motion. The transcript of February 26 records a tie of 46 to 46, and the Speaker voted in favour.
Scope, limits and sources The Speaker said the motion was a confidence matter, which is a vote that tests whether the government still has the support of the House, and that the Chair's vote should not decide that alone. The motion was that the Speaker leave the Chair for the House to go into Committee of Supply.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): votes on the Human Rights Code Repeal Act and the budget motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 28Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Supply Act, 2026-2027 (Bill 22) The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes at third reading. The transcript records the result as 46 to 45.
Scope, limits and sources The Supply Act approves the spending in the budget.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes and royal assent](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 28Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20) The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes at second reading on May 20 and at third reading on May 28, 2026, and voting no on an amendment moved by Van Popta. The transcripts give the results: 48 to 42 at second reading, 53 to 39 at third reading, and 44 to 48 against the amendment.
Scope, limits and sources She also spoke for the bill on April 23, 2026. The transcript of May 28 records royal assent that day.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 23, 2026 (afternoon): K'ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423pm-Hansard-n162.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): second reading votes on Bill 20](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes and royal assent](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 28Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the freedom of information bill (Bill 9) The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes at second and third reading of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026, and on two amendments moved by Gibson. The third reading vote on May 28 was tied at 46 to 46, and the Speaker cast the deciding vote in favour.
Scope, limits and sources The Speaker said Bill 9 had been declared a confidence matter. The index does not describe what each amendment changed. The transcript records royal assent on May 28.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): freedom of information bill](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes and royal assent](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 20Recorded vote, no ### Voted no on second reading of Bill M233, the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act The recorded vote index lists Arora voting no at second reading. She spoke against the bill on April 13, 2026. The bill failed at second reading by 42 votes to 48.
Scope, limits and sources Bill M233 is a private member's bill.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 13, 2026 (morning): Bill M214 and Bill M233](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): second reading vote on Bill M233](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 1Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 12) The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes at third reading. The bill passed on a recorded vote by 86 votes to 4.
Scope, limits and sources In the second reading debate the Attorney General said the bill continues the access zones around K-to-12 schools created under the Safe Access to Schools Act of 2023. The 2026 speech index lists no speech by Arora on the bill.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 12 at second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes on Bill 2 and Bill 12](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 21Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 14) The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes at third reading. The transcript records the bill as approved unanimously on a recorded vote.
Scope, limits and sources The bill changes forestry laws. In committee stage the minister explained one clause on which operational plan applies to a contract logging authorization. The 2026 speech index lists no speech by Arora on the bill.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): third reading of Bill 14](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 25Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on the motion for a required MLA orientation course (Motion M205) The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes on the motion, yes on an amendment moved by Blatherwick and no on a further amendment moved by Giddens. The transcripts give the results: the Blatherwick amendment passed 46 to 45 on May 4, the Giddens amendment was tied 45 to 45 on April 27 and the Chair voted against it, and the motion as amended passed 48 to 40 on May 25.
Scope, limits and sources Gavin Dew moved the original motion on economics, public finance and numeracy. The amendment added evidence-based science, truth and reconciliation and human rights.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): Sikh Heritage Month and motion on an MLA orientation course](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Shelter Movers](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on an amendment to Motion M205 and question period on Burnaby Hospital](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): statement on AI data centres](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 22Recorded vote, no ### Voted no on first reading of a bill to repeal DRIPA The recorded vote index lists Arora voting no at first reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act, introduced by Trevor Halford. The House rejected first reading by 44 votes to 47.
Scope, limits and sources First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): first reading vote on a bill to repeal DRIPA](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Feb 26Recorded vote, no ### Voted no on first reading of the Human Rights Code Repeal Act The recorded vote index lists Arora voting no at first reading of the Human Rights Code Repeal Act, introduced by Tara Armstrong. The House rejected first reading by 37 votes to 50.
Scope, limits and sources First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): votes on the Human Rights Code Repeal Act and the budget motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 6Report adopted in the House ### Presented the Children and Youth Committee's annual report, 2025-26 Arora moved that the committee's annual report be received and adopted. She said the committee reviewed five reports from the Representative for Children and Youth.
Scope, limits and sources The transcript shows her moving the report. It does not state her title on the committee.
- [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): Children and Youth Committee report](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 10Opened ### Burnaby Hospital pavilion and support building open The new health-care pavilion and expanded support facilities building opened to patients. The government release quotes Arora.
Scope, limits and sources The project belongs to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Fraser Health. The release quotes her as the local MLA and names no role of hers in the work.
- [Burnaby Hospital's health-care pavilion, expanded support facilities improve access to care](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0014-000256)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure Apr 1Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2026 (Bill 2) The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes at second reading and at third reading. The third reading vote on April 1 was tied at 46 to 46, and the Speaker cast the deciding vote in favour.
Scope, limits and sources The Speaker said Bill 2 was a confidence matter, a vote that tests the government's support in the House. The index does not list a speech by Arora on the bill.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes on Bill 2 and Bill 12](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Feb 19Recorded vote, no ### Voted no on first reading of the Gender Ideology and Child Protection Act The recorded vote index lists Arora voting no at first reading of a bill introduced by Tara Armstrong. The House rejected first reading by 38 votes to 49.
Scope, limits and sources Armstrong said the bill would change the Family Law Act, school rules and medical care for minors. First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of February 19, 2026 (morning): first reading vote on the Gender Ideology and Child Protection Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 12Recorded vote, no ### Voted no on first reading of the Defunding Aboriginal Title Claims Affecting Private Property Act The recorded vote index lists Arora voting no at first reading of a bill introduced by Tara Armstrong. The House rejected first reading by 38 votes to 49.
Scope, limits and sources Later that morning she raised a point of order about bills of this kind. First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): point of order](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 12Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on Motion 13 supporting the B.C. Human Rights Code The recorded vote index lists Arora voting yes on Motion 13, which affirms support for the B.C. Human Rights Code and the tribunal's powers to enforce it, and no on an amendment moved by the Opposition House Leader. The motion passed 83 to 3 and the amendment failed 36 to 50.
Scope, limits and sources The transcript names the Minister of Transportation as the member who tabled the motion.
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesa.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 12, 2026 (afternoon): Motion 13 on the Human Rights Code](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312pm-Hansard-n141.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 25Recorded in Hansard ### In the chair of House committee sittings Hansard records her in the chair of House committee sittings on March 11, April 13, April 20, April 21, April 27, May 4, May 6 and May 25, 2026.
Scope, limits and sources The transcripts name no title for the role, and the legislature's member record lists no roles for her. The count covers the 2026 transcripts voche.me opened.
- [Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): statement on epilepsy awareness](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Farkhunda Muhtaj](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): second reading vote on Bill M233](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): third reading of Bill 14](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Shelter Movers](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on an amendment to Motion M205 and question period on Burnaby Hospital](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): Children and Youth Committee report](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): statement on AI data centres](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 24Title in releases ### Named in government releases as parliamentary secretary for child care Government releases of March 24, May 21, August 13 and November 27, 2025 quote Arora as parliamentary secretary for child care. Releases of March 12, May 1 and September 21, 2026 that quote her give her title as MLA for Burnaby East.
Scope, limits and sources voche.me did not find the announcement of the appointment or a 2026 release that uses the title. The legislature's member record lists no roles for her.
- [Investments will boost child care for families](https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2024-2028/2025ECC0015-000242.htm)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Child Care - [Construction begins on student housing at SFU, more child care on the way](https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2024-2028/2025INF0021-000470.htm)Official record · Government of British Columbia, three ministries - [Construction begins on new schools, additions for Burnaby students](https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2024-2028/2025INF0034-000762.htm)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure - [New child care centre coming for Fernie families](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025ECC0047-001155)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Child Care - [Burnaby Hospital's health-care pavilion, expanded support facilities improve access to care](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0014-000256)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure - [Adding more fun for students with new school playgrounds](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0021-000492)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure - [Moving forward on renewed plan to redevelop Burnaby Hospital](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0056-001108)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure May 21Construction started ### Construction starts on SFU student housing, with child care to follow A release from three ministries says construction has started on a new student residence at SFU Burnaby and that a child care facility will follow later in 2025. It quotes Arora on the 160 new child care spaces on campus.
Scope, limits and sources The project belongs to the ministries named in the release. The release names no role of hers in the work.
- [Construction begins on student housing at SFU, more child care on the way](https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2024-2028/2025INF0021-000470.htm)Official record · Government of British Columbia, three ministries Aug 13Construction began ### Construction begins on three Burnaby school projects A Ministry of Infrastructure release says construction is beginning at three Burnaby schools and adds more than 1,000 student spaces. It quotes Arora on 112 seats of French-language child care at a new Conseil scolaire francophone school.
Scope, limits and sources The projects belong to the ministry and the school districts. The release names no role of hers in the work.
- [Construction begins on new schools, additions for Burnaby students](https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2024-2028/2025INF0034-000762.htm)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure Apr 29Contract cancelled ### Burnaby Hospital phase 2 construction contract cancelled Minister Bowinn Ma told the House on April 29, 2026 that the phase 2 project was re-paced (rescheduled) and that the construction contract was being cancelled, and that Fraser Health and the Province would continue planning.
Scope, limits and sources A government decision. The exchanges on April 29 and May 4 do not name Arora.
- [Debates of April 29, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the Burnaby Hospital contract](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on an amendment to Motion M205 and question period on Burnaby Hospital](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Sep 21Announced ### Renewed Burnaby Hospital plan announced The Ministry of Infrastructure announced $210 million to expand the emergency department, with 16 additional treatment spaces, and the surgical unit, with initial procurement (the purchasing process) to finish in early 2027. The release quotes Arora, MLA for Burnaby-East, welcoming it.
Scope, limits and sources The release gives no cost or date for cancer care or the new acute-care tower. Black Press reported 13 additional treatment spaces, and the release says 16.
- [Moving forward on renewed plan to redevelop Burnaby Hospital](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0056-001108)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure - [Burnaby Hospital redevelopment back on after ‘brief’ cancellation](https://interior-news.com/2026/09/21/burnaby-hospital-redevelopment-back-on-after-brief-cancellation/)Reporting · Black Press (The Interior News) 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. Nov 13Statement ### Post on being sworn in and reclaiming her name On X she wrote that she was sworn in as MLA for Burnaby East, wore a sari and reclaimed her name Rohini. - [Rohini Arora on X, post of November 13, 2024 (Pacific time) on being sworn in and her name](https://x.com/reah4burnaby/status/1856861393817145410)Campaign · X May 15Statement ### Statement on reconciliation and language Arora said that non-Indigenous people, including herself, use the words settler and uninvited guest and, for white people who describe themselves that way, colonizer. She said the words remind people of a colonial system that still affects Indigenous communities, and she urged all members to call themselves settlers. - [Debates of May 15, 2025 (morning): statement on reconciliation and a point of order](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20250515am-Hansard-n66.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Feb 24Statement ### Statement on abuse in relationships Arora spoke about signs of control and abuse in relationships and named the VictimLinkBC help line. - [Debates of February 24, 2026 (morning): statement on domestic violence](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224am-Hansard-n123.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Feb 24Speech ### Budget debate speech Arora spoke for Budget 2026: the Burnaby Hospital project, Burnaby schools, BCIT and SFU projects, transit, health care and child care. - [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 3Statement ### Post on Conservative votes for a bill by Tara Armstrong On X she wrote that every BC Conservative MLA's vote for Tara Armstrong's bill was deeply disappointing. She named one Conservative MLA as the only one she knew of who said she supports the Human Rights Code as it is. The post does not name the bill. - [Rohini Arora on X, post of March 3, 2026 (Pacific time) on a bill by Tara Armstrong](https://x.com/reah4burnaby/status/2029022730998432204)Campaign · X Mar 4Speech ### Speech on the freedom of information bill Arora spoke for Bill 9 and its changes that let people reach their own records online. - [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): freedom of information bill](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 11Statement ### Statement on Epilepsy Awareness Month Arora said she hosted a lunch with the B.C. Epilepsy Society and described the stigma people with epilepsy face, including being refused rides through ride-share apps and being kept out of classes. - [Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): statement on epilepsy awareness](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 12Statement ### Point of order after a bill was defeated After the House rejected first reading of the Defunding Aboriginal Title Claims Affecting Private Property Act, Arora raised a point of order. She said bills of this kind cause harm and that "this is stochastic terrorism". The Speaker said the House had already defeated the bill, so it was not a point of order. The Western Standard reported the exchange on March 13. - [Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): point of order](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [WATCH: BC NDP goes on the offensive, accusing independent MLA of ‘stochastic terrorism’](https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-bc-ndp-goes-on-the-offensive-accusing-independent-mla-of-stochastic-terrorism/71887)Reporting · Western Standard Apr 13Debate coverage ### Debate on Bill M233 and firefighter health Arora spoke on firefighter cancer coverage and against Bill M233 on public construction contracts. - [Debates of April 13, 2026 (morning): Bill M214 and Bill M233](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413am-Hansard-n149.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 13Statement ### Statement on Farkhunda Muhtaj and refugee resettlement Arora described meeting the soccer player and coach Farkhunda Muhtaj at an event the month before and read a message from her about the causes of refugee crises. - [Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Farkhunda Muhtaj](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 23Speech ### Speech on the K'ómoks Treaty Act Arora spoke for Bill 20 and answered opposition remarks on the treaty. - [Debates of April 23, 2026 (afternoon): K'ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423pm-Hansard-n162.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 27Statement ### Statement on Sikh Heritage Month and caste Arora spoke about the founding of the Khalsa and caste-based discrimination. - [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): Sikh Heritage Month and motion on an MLA orientation course](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 30Statement ### Statement on artificial intelligence Arora spoke about the uses and risks of artificial intelligence. - [Debates of April 30, 2026 (morning): statement on artificial intelligence](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260430am-Hansard-n168.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 25Statement ### Statement on AI data centres Arora said AI data centre projects should return part of their value to host communities. - [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): statement on AI data centres](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 25Statement ### Statement on a plumbing apprentice and skilled trades Arora recognized Parambir Singh, a student and apprentice who won a 2024 plumbing award, and said the province must keep supporting skilled trades and the next generation of workers. - [Debates of May 25, 2026 (morning): statement on skilled trades](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Sep 14Statement ### Opinion piece on new schools Arora wrote about new schools opening in September 2026 and said a Conservative MLA had spoken of cuts to education and health care. - [B.C. NDP MLA argues B.C. Conservatives would cut education, health care if elected (opinion piece by Rohini Arora)](https://fraservalleytoday.ca/2026/09/14/b-c-ndp-mla-argues-b-c-conservatives-would-cut-education-health-care-if-elected/)Campaign · Fraser Valley Today 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. Policy disputeMay 15, 2025 ### Statement on the words settler, uninvited guest and colonizer In a members' statement on May 15, 2025, Arora said she had heard Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke, express discomfort in estimates (the committee review of a ministry's budget) with the terms settler, uninvited guest and colonizer. She urged all members to call themselves settlers. Later that morning McInnis raised a point of order, said her description of his remarks was inaccurate and invited her to withdraw. On June 15, 2026 the Western Standard published an article whose first sentence says a clip of the statement had resurfaced and drew widespread accusations of anti-white racism. Only the headline and that sentence of the article could be read. #### Candidate or party response In the House she said she was in estimates, heard those words, and would withdraw if there was a mistake. The transcript records her saying "I'd be happy to withdraw if there's a mistake, but that's what I heard." voche.me did not find a later statement from her on this. #### Verified status and limits The Speaker said the Chair would review the record. voche.me did not find a ruling in the sources it opened, and did not open the estimates record where McInnis spoke. voche.me found no official finding. - [Debates of May 15, 2025 (morning): statement on reconciliation and a point of order](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd1st/20250515am-Hansard-n66.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [B.C. MLA who accused Western Standard of racism is accused of racism](https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-mla-who-accused-western-standard-of-racism-is-accused-of-racism/74248)Reporting · Western Standard Policy disputeApril 29, 2026 ### Burnaby Hospital phase 2 contract cancelled On April 29, 2026 Misty Van Popta, the Conservative critic for infrastructure, said in question period that the construction contract for phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment had been cancelled. Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma said the phase had been re-paced (rescheduled) and that the contract was being cancelled while planning continued. On May 4 Ma said the project is not cancelled. The Canadian Press reported that dozens of people rallied in a Burnaby park on May 24 against the cancellation. On February 24 Arora had told the House that the project would move forward and that the timing of phase 2 had been adjusted. #### Candidate or party response voche.me found no statement by Arora about the cancelled contract in the 2026 speech index, the transcripts or the news reports it opened. The government release of September 21, 2026 quotes her: "This is a welcome next step in building a bigger, better hospital that will support families living in Burnaby and surrounding communities for many years to come." #### Verified status and limits On September 21, 2026 the Province announced a renewed plan with $210 million for the emergency department and the surgical unit, with initial procurement (the purchasing process) to finish in early 2027. The release gives no cost or date for cancer care or the new acute-care tower, and says an independent report on the project made 25 recommendations. - [Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224pm-Hansard-n124.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 29, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the Burnaby Hospital contract](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on an amendment to Motion M205 and question period on Burnaby Hospital](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Community voices frustration as Burnaby hospital expansion project is put on hold](https://www.ckom.com/2026/05/24/community-voices-frustration-as-burnaby-hospital-expansion-project-is-put-on-hold/)Reporting · 650 CKOM (The Canadian Press) - [Phase 2 of Burnaby Hospital redevelopment cancelled by provincial government](https://globalnews.ca/news/11824997/phase-2-burnaby-hospital-redevelopment-cancelled-government/)Reporting · Global News - [Moving forward on renewed plan to redevelop Burnaby Hospital](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0056-001108)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure 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. June 10, 2024Reporting Burnaby Now ### Reah Arora nominated as BC NDP candidate for Burnaby East Reports her 2024 nomination, her work at the BC Federation of Labour and her 2022 council run. - [Reah Arora nominated as BC NDP candidate for Burnaby East](https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/reah-arora-nominated-as-bc-ndp-candidate-for-burnaby-east-9061411)Reporting · Burnaby Now March 13, 2026Reporting Western Standard ### BC NDP goes on the offensive, accusing independent MLA of ‘stochastic terrorism’ Reports her point of order in the House on March 12. Only the headline and the first sentence of the article could be read. - [WATCH: BC NDP goes on the offensive, accusing independent MLA of ‘stochastic terrorism’](https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-bc-ndp-goes-on-the-offensive-accusing-independent-mla-of-stochastic-terrorism/71887)Reporting · Western Standard May 24, 2026Reporting 650 CKOM (The Canadian Press) ### Community voices frustration as Burnaby hospital expansion project is put on hold Reports a rally of dozens of people in Burnaby against the cancelled phase 2 contract. It quotes Van Popta and reports statements by Eby and Ma. Arora does not appear in the article. - [Community voices frustration as Burnaby hospital expansion project is put on hold](https://www.ckom.com/2026/05/24/community-voices-frustration-as-burnaby-hospital-expansion-project-is-put-on-hold/)Reporting · 650 CKOM (The Canadian Press) June 15, 2026Reporting Western Standard ### B.C. MLA who accused Western Standard of racism is accused of racism Reports a clip of her May 2025 statement on the word settler. Only the headline and the first sentence of the article could be read. - [B.C. MLA who accused Western Standard of racism is accused of racism](https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-mla-who-accused-western-standard-of-racism-is-accused-of-racism/74248)Reporting · Western Standard September 21, 2026Reporting Black Press (The Interior News) ### Burnaby Hospital redevelopment back on after ‘brief’ cancellation Reports Ma's announcement of $210 million for the emergency department and the surgical unit. Arora does not appear in the article. - [Burnaby Hospital redevelopment back on after ‘brief’ cancellation](https://interior-news.com/2026/09/21/burnaby-hospital-redevelopment-back-on-after-brief-cancellation/)Reporting · Black Press (The Interior News) October 2, 2026Reporting DARPAN Magazine ### DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2026-An Evening of Extraordinary Stories, Community and Celebration Reports that the 16th annual awards evening was held on October 2, 2026 at the Aria Convention Centre in Surrey. The article lists MLA Rohini Arora among the provincial representatives who attended. It reports no remarks by her. - [DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2026-An Evening of Extraordinary Stories, Community and Celebration](https://darpanmagazine.com/news/national/darpan-extraordinary-achievement-awards-2026an-evening-of-extraordinary-stories-community-and-celebration/)Reporting · DARPAN Magazine Research / 60 linked sources ## Check the evidence Sources checked October 3, 2026. Official records establish decisions; campaign material establishes stated positions; reporting adds investigation and context. None alone establishes every claim.
Official record 42 sources - Provincial candidate list, 2026 general election (list dated October 3, 2026) Elections BC - 2026 provincial general election: key dates Elections BC - Statement of votes, 2024 provincial general election Elections BC - Member record for Rohini Arora, 43rd Parliament Legislative Assembly of British Columbia - Members index to debates, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Rohini Arora Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - Debates of February 24, 2026 (morning): statement on domestic violence Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 24, 2026 - Debates of February 24, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 24, 2026 - Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): freedom of information bill Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 4, 2026 - Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): statement on epilepsy awareness Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 11, 2026 - Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): point of order Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 12, 2026 - Debates of April 13, 2026 (morning): Bill M214 and Bill M233 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 13, 2026 - Debates of April 23, 2026 (afternoon): K'ómoks Treaty Act Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 23, 2026 - Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): Sikh Heritage Month and motion on an MLA orientation course Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 27, 2026 - Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Shelter Movers Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 27, 2026 - Debates of April 30, 2026 (morning): statement on artificial intelligence Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 30, 2026 - Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): Children and Youth Committee report Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 6, 2026 - Debates of May 25, 2026 (morning): statement on skilled trades Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026 - Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): statement on AI data centres Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026 - Burnaby Hospital's health-care pavilion, expanded support facilities improve access to care Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure · March 12, 2026 - Members index to debates, 2025, entry for Rohini Arora Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - Debates of May 15, 2025 (morning): statement on reconciliation and a point of order Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 15, 2025 - Debates of February 19, 2026 (morning): first reading vote on the Gender Ideology and Child Protection Act Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 19, 2026 - Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): votes on the Human Rights Code Repeal Act and the budget motion Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 26, 2026 - Debates of March 12, 2026 (afternoon): Motion 13 on the Human Rights Code Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 12, 2026 - Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 12 at second reading Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 30, 2026 - Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes on Bill 2 and Bill 12 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 1, 2026 - Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): statement on Farkhunda Muhtaj Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 13, 2026 - Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): second reading vote on Bill M233 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 20, 2026 - Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): third reading of Bill 14 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 21, 2026 - Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): first reading vote on a bill to repeal DRIPA Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 22, 2026 - Debates of April 29, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the Burnaby Hospital contract Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 29, 2026 - Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): vote on an amendment to Motion M205 and question period on Burnaby Hospital Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 4, 2026 - Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): second reading votes on Bill 20 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 20, 2026 - Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): third reading votes and royal assent Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 28, 2026 - Investments will boost child care for families Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Child Care · March 24, 2025 - Construction begins on student housing at SFU, more child care on the way Government of British Columbia, three ministries · May 21, 2025 - Construction begins on new schools, additions for Burnaby students Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure · August 13, 2025 - New child care centre coming for Fernie families Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Child Care · November 27, 2025 - Adding more fun for students with new school playgrounds Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure · May 1, 2026 - Moving forward on renewed plan to redevelop Burnaby Hospital Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure · September 21, 2026 - City of Burnaby Official Election results are in (Internet Archive copy) City of Burnaby · October 19, 2022
Campaign 10 sources - B.C. NDP MLA argues B.C. Conservatives would cut education, health care if elected (opinion piece by Rohini Arora) Fraser Valley Today · September 14, 2026 - Meet Reah Arora, Burnaby East's BC NDP choice BC NDP · June 9, 2024 - Rohini Arora, BC NDP caucus page (Internet Archive copy of June 9, 2026) BC New Democrat Caucus - Rohini Arora campaign page BC NDP - BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family BC NDP - Rohini Arora on X (@reah4burnaby) X - Take Action on Injured Workers Day, BCFED (message signed by Rohini (Reah) Arora) CUPE Local 15 - Reah Arora, BC NDP for Burnaby East (2024 election profile) VoteMate - Rohini Arora on X, post of November 13, 2024 (Pacific time) on being sworn in and her name X · November 13, 2024 - Rohini Arora on X, post of March 3, 2026 (Pacific time) on a bill by Tara Armstrong X · March 3, 2026
Reporting 7 sources - Reah Arora nominated as BC NDP candidate for Burnaby East Burnaby Now · June 10, 2024 - Community voices frustration as Burnaby hospital expansion project is put on hold 650 CKOM (The Canadian Press) · May 24, 2026 - Phase 2 of Burnaby Hospital redevelopment cancelled by provincial government Global News - Burnaby Hospital redevelopment back on after ‘brief’ cancellation Black Press (The Interior News) · September 21, 2026 - WATCH: BC NDP goes on the offensive, accusing independent MLA of ‘stochastic terrorism’ Western Standard · March 13, 2026 - B.C. MLA who accused Western Standard of racism is accused of racism Western Standard · June 15, 2026 - DARPAN Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2026-An Evening of Extraordinary Stories, Community and Celebration DARPAN Magazine · October 2, 2026
Event listing 1 sources - Anti-Asian Racism in B.C. and the Community Organizers who Stand Against it (speaker biography) Simon Fraser University, David Lam Centre
The campaign page lists no events and no platform of her own, and its events search returned no results. Her Facebook and Instagram pages returned no readable text. Her X profile shows recent posts with a month and day and no year, so those posts are not used; two posts with full dates are used. Her LinkedIn page was not read. The Burnaby Now 2024 candidate profile answered HTTP 403 and was not read, and the BC NDP caucus page answered HTTP 503, so the caucus page was read from an Internet Archive copy of June 9, 2026. The legislature's member record lists no roles for her. Her role as deputy chair of the government caucus comes from her own words in debate, her campaign page and her caucus page. Her title on the Children and Youth Committee and the title for her place in the chair of House committee sittings are not stated in the sources opened. Government releases from March to November 2025 call her parliamentary secretary for child care; voche.me found no announcement of the appointment and no 2026 release that uses the title. The Western Standard articles of March 13 and June 15, 2026 load only a headline and a first sentence, so the transcripts are used instead. The Speaker's ruling on the point of order of May 15, 2025 was not found, and the estimates record where Scott McInnis spoke was not opened. Her 2022 vote count of 10,513 comes from Burnaby Now; the City of Burnaby's results page lists only the elected councillors, and its detailed results were not opened. Her union membership and her work at the BC Federation of Labour before 2024 come from her own biographies, a CUPE Local 15 page and an SFU event page; they were not checked with the BC Federation of Labour or United Steelworkers. The 2026 speech index lists no speech by her on Bill 12 or Bill 14, and the text of those bills was not opened. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Burnaby East was found. Campaign finances for 2026 and endorsements were not reviewed. The questionnaire has not been sent. Added 2026-10-03: a Daily Hive headline of October 2, 2026 about a B.C. Conservative candidate whose name will also appear on a Burnaby civic ballot could not be opened and is not used. Her X posts, Facebook and Instagram pages were not read again on 2026-10-03. Research status ## What voche.me has checked Evidence reviewed on 2026-10-02: the 2024 statement of votes, the legislature's member record, its 2025 and 2026 speech indexes and 2026 vote index, 27 transcripts, 7 government releases that quote her, her campaign page, the BC NDP platform, releases and team pages, her X profile and two of her X posts, her signed opinion piece of September 2026, a CUPE Local 15 page, an SFU event page, a City of Burnaby results page, and news reports from 2024 and 2026. Re-read on 2026-10-03: the Elections BC candidate list dated October 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm PT, her campaign page, the BC NDP platform page, the BC NDP releases page and the release of October 3 on its candidate team, the 2026 speech index and vote index, the Ministry of Infrastructure news page, and a search of BC Gov News for her name. The campaign page and the platform page hold the same text as on 2026-10-02. The two legislature indexes hold the same entries for her as on 2026-10-02, and neither lists an entry after Hansard issue 188 (May 28, 2026). The BC NDP release of October 3 names no individual candidate. The BC NDP caucus page answered HTTP 503 again. The name on the ballot is Rohini Reah Arora. The Elections BC list dated October 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm PT prints Rohini Reah Arora. Earlier copies printed Rohini (Reah) Arora (read 2026-09-29), Reah Arora (dated September 30, 2026 at 9:00 pm PT) and Rohini Arora (dated October 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm PT). The 2024 statement of votes prints Reah Arora, and the legislature record and her campaign page print Rohini Arora. In a post dated November 13, 2024 (PT) she wrote that she had reclaimed her name Rohini. Source titles on this page keep the wording the source prints. Her commitments on this page come from what she said in the legislature in 2026, her signed opinion piece and a government release that quotes her. The accountability section holds two public disputes, one over her words in the House in 2025 and one over the Burnaby Hospital contract. Neither is an official finding. The BC NDP platform page and her campaign page changed between 2026-09-30 and 2026-10-02, and the party entries on this page follow the text read on 2026-10-02 and again on 2026-10-03. One new item from 2026-10-03 is a news report that lists her among the MLAs at a community awards evening on October 2, 2026. [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-Votesa.htm) [Elections BC candidate list](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF) 03 / Background ## Experience & community 2024 to present ### MLA for Burnaby East Elected in 2024 with 10,490 votes, 51.85% of the valid vote. The statement of votes prints her name as Reah Arora. [Elections BC statement of votes, 2024](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf) 2025 ### Parliamentary secretary for child care (as named in government releases) Government releases of March 24, May 21, August 13 and November 27, 2025 quote her under this title. voche.me found no 2026 release that uses it and did not find the announcement of the appointment. [BC Gov News, November 27, 2025](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025ECC0047-001155) 2026 ### In the chair of House committee sittings Hansard records her in the chair of House committee sittings on March 11, April 13, April 20, April 21, April 27, May 4, May 6 and May 25, 2026. [Hansard, May 25, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html) 2026 ### Presented the Children and Youth Committee's annual report Moved the report of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth for 2025-26 in the legislature on May 6, 2026. [Hansard, May 6, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html) Before 2024 ### BC Federation of Labour Director of Organizing, according to Burnaby Now in June 2024. In April 2026 she told the legislature she was on political leave from the Federation. [Burnaby Now, June 10, 2024](https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/reah-arora-nominated-as-bc-ndp-candidate-for-burnaby-east-9061411) 2022 ### Candidate for Burnaby City Council Ran with the Burnaby Citizens Association and received 10,513 votes, 380 behind the last elected councillor, according to Burnaby Now. The City of Burnaby's official results page lists the eighth elected councillor, Daniel Tetrault, with 10,893 votes. That page lists only the elected candidates. [Burnaby Now, June 10, 2024](https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/reah-arora-nominated-as-bc-ndp-candidate-for-burnaby-east-9061411) 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 Rohini Reah Arora 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 Rohini Reah Arora's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.
Is this an official page for Rohini Reah Arora? No. This page is researched by voche.me from public sources, listed below, and is separate from Rohini Reah Arora's own campaign.
What party is Rohini Reah Arora running with? Rohini Reah Arora is running for MLA with BC NDP.
Does Rohini Reah Arora currently hold public office? Yes. Rohini Reah Arora currently serves as MLA for Burnaby East.
How many sources does this Rohini Reah Arora profile cite? This profile lists 6 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.
Why do some questions on Rohini Reah Arora's page show no answer? The "Questions & answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Rohini Reah Arora in a future interview. They have not been sent yet, so the page says plainly that no answer has been supplied instead of leaving the section blank.
When is the election Rohini Reah Arora is running in? The 2026 British Columbia election, including the MLA race, is decided on October 24, 2026.
06 / Candidate contributions ## Space for campaign updates October 3, 2026 ### Name matches the Elections BC list dated October 3, 2026 The Elections BC candidate list dated October 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm PT prints this candidate's name as Rohini Reah Arora, so the summary, biography and other prose use that name. Earlier copies of the list printed Rohini (Reah) Arora, Reah Arora and Rohini Arora. The page also adds one news report of October 2, 2026 that lists her at a community awards evening. Titles of sources that quote a headline keep the original text. [Read the update ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF) October 2, 2026 ### Name matches the Elections BC list dated October 2, 2026 The Elections BC candidate list dated October 2, 2026 printed this candidate's name as Rohini Arora, and the page used that name until the list of October 3, 2026. Earlier copies of the list printed Rohini (Reah) Arora and Reah Arora. Titles of sources that quote a headline keep the original text. [Read the update ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF) October 2, 2026 ### Burnaby Hospital and party platform entries updated The Burnaby Hospital commitment now records the cancelled phase 2 contract of April 2026 and the renewed plan of September 21, 2026. The two BC NDP platform entries follow the platform text read on 2026-10-02, which no longer holds the figures read on 2026-09-30. The entry on Motion M205 now gives the wording that was voted on. [Read the update ](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0056-001108) September 30, 2026 ### Name changed to match the official list Elections BC's candidate list dated September 30, 2026 at 9:00 pm Pacific time printed this candidate's name as Reah Arora. The list read on 2026-09-29 printed Rohini (Reah) Arora. The page used the name on the list of that date. The list dated October 2, 2026 prints Rohini Arora. [Read the update ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF) ## Sources & transparency - [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked October 3, 2026 - [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked October 2, 2026 - [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked October 3, 2026 - [Campaign page ](https://rohiniarora.bcndp.ca/)Checked October 3, 2026 - [Hansard members index, 2025 ](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd1st/2025-Members-Indexa.htm)Checked October 2, 2026 - [Burnaby Hospital renewed plan, government release of September 21, 2026 ](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0056-001108)Checked October 2, 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://rohiniarora.bcndp.ca/) ## View more candidates. [All candidate spaces ](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates) [MLA**A'aliya Warbus**](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/a-aliya-warbus) [MLA**Abraham Nordine**](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/abraham-nordine) Candidate Q&A ## Ask Rohini Reah Arora a question. Give your name, email and question. We send it to the campaign, and publish their answer here if we get one. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/bc/provincial-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.