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MLA in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island · BC provincial 2026

# Sheila Malcolmson

Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, running again for the BC NDP in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island.

Sheila Malcolmson has been an MLA since 2019 and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction since November 2024. Her 2026 statements in the legislature cover income and disability assistance, poverty reduction targets, food costs, job training and the Nanaimo hospital.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

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Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Sheila Malcolmson's 18 commitments, 9 dated actions and 7 public statements, with 3 news items. Most come from the legislature record and government releases.

**18**Commitments **9**Programs **3**News articles **28**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Sheila Malcolmson?

No campaign event for Sheila Malcolmson 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 Sheila Malcolmson

Sheila Malcolmson is the BC NDP candidate in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. She won the district in 2024 with 14,663 votes, 52.75% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes.

The House of Commons record shows her as the NDP Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Ladysmith from October 19, 2015 to January 2, 2019. CBC News reported in December 2018 that she was the NDP candidate in a provincial by-election in Nanaimo and would have to resign as an MP to run. The legislature record lists her election years as 2019, 2020 and 2024, and shows her as Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction from November 18, 2024.

In the legislature in 2026 she answered questions on food costs, food bank use, disability assistance rates and poverty among seniors, and she answered for her ministry's budget in the estimates debate. On April 16, 2026 she tabled the annual report on the poverty reduction strategy, which she said shows overall poverty down 30 percent since 2016.

Her campaign page says she has been elected four times by her community. In a statement printed by NanaimoNewsNOW in September 2026, she said she has represented people in Nanaimo at the Islands Trust, in federal Parliament and in the legislature. Those are her own and the campaign's 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.

18 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · HousingIn progress

### Meet the legislated poverty reduction targets

In the estimates debate on March 30, 2026, Malcolmson said the law sets ten-year targets to reduce overall poverty by 60 percent, child poverty by 75 percent and seniors poverty by 50 percent, from a 2016 baseline. She said the government is meeting its targets.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>On April 16, 2026 she tabled a report that she said shows overall poverty down 30 percent since 2016. She named no cost for reaching the targets.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the next annual report show the 2016 to 2026 targets being met?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 16, 2026 (morning): poverty reduction report tabled](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416am-Hansard-n154.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingApproved

### Full support allowance for couples on disability assistance

In the budget debate on March 9, 2026, Malcolmson said couples on disability assistance can now each keep their full support allowance, and that couples where one partner has the disability designation can earn more before their benefit is reduced.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She gave $52 million in Budget 2026 and 6,500 families. The November 2025 release gives December 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 as the start dates.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Do the changes stay in the next budget?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Barriers removed for couples in B.C. receiving disability assistance](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025SDPR0017-001110)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Raise income assistance rates

In the estimates debate on March 30, 2026, Malcolmson said increasing income assistance rates is a commitment of the government. In the budget debate she said Budget 2026 adds $121 million for income and disability assistance because more people need help.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The $121 million meets rising caseloads. She named no new rate, amount per person or date for a general rate increase. On May 25, 2026 a Green MLA said rates had not been raised across the board in five years.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does a new government raise income and disability assistance rates, and by how much?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): question period on disability assistance rates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingIn progress

### Lower poverty among seniors

In question period on May 27, 2026, Malcolmson said the government doubled the senior supplement and added a target for seniors poverty to the poverty reduction strategy.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She gave no cost or date. The seniors target of 50 percent is stated in the estimates debate.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What does the next annual report show for seniors poverty?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on poverty among seniors](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Fund food security projects

In question period on March 11 and April 27, 2026, Malcolmson said the government funds food security equipment for community groups, such as food warehouses and refrigerator trucks.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. She named no amount, number of projects or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How much does the Province spend on food security grants each year?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on food bank use](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): question period on food costs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### Expand Community-Based Employment Services

A government release on April 16, 2026 quotes Malcolmson on expanding Community-Based Employment Services, help to find work for people facing complex barriers, to 16 more communities.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives $18.6 million over two years and up to 2,680 people. The money comes through a Canada-B.C. agreement.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many people does the program serve by 2028?</dd></dl></details>



- [Expanding services help people overcome barriers to employment](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0011-000420)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### Labour market training projects

A government release on April 2, 2026 quotes Malcolmson on more than $6 million for 15 training projects for people facing barriers to work.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives up to 329 participants. It gives no end date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many participants finish the projects and find work?</dd></dl></details>



- [Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0010-000362)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### Grants for northern businesses affected by tariffs

A government release on August 28, 2026 quotes Malcolmson on $2.7 million in grants for northern businesses and First Nations development corporations affected by tariffs.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives applications from September 2, 2026. The money comes from a Canada-B.C. agreement. It gives no number of jobs.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many businesses receive grants, and how many jobs do they report?</dd></dl></details>



- [Helping businesses adapt, grow, create jobs through new grants](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0040-000992)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

2026 · Public servicesIn progress

### New patient tower at Nanaimo Regional Hospital

In the budget debate on March 9, 2026, Malcolmson said the budget moves forward with a concept plan for a new patient tower at Nanaimo Regional Hospital, and that a cancer centre is being built in Nanaimo.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A concept plan is an early planning step. She gave no cost, number of beds or opening date for the tower.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>When is the concept plan approved, and what cost and opening date does it give?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesIn progress

### Money for mental health and addiction treatment

In the budget debate on March 9, 2026, Malcolmson said the budget commits $131 million more for mental health and addiction treatment. In estimates she said her ministry funds daily rate increases for treatment centres that serve people on income assistance.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She gave the amount. She gave no number of treatment beds or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many treatment beds does the $131 million fund?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Keep recruiting health workers from the United States

Malcolmson told the Nanaimo News Bulletin in September 2026 that more than 730 medical workers have accepted jobs in B.C. since the 2025 federal election, and that the government wants to keep attracting them.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The 730 figure describes past hiring. She named no target, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many health workers would a new government aim to recruit?</dd></dl></details>



- [Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/sheila-malcolmson-ready-for-election-campaign/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin · Robert Barron

2026 · HousingIn progress

### Affordable and supportive housing in her district

In the budget debate on March 9, 2026, Malcolmson listed housing projects in her district, including supportive housing on Nicol Street with Snuneymuxw First Nation and 24 affordable homes at Paisley Place on Gabriola Island.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The projects are government and partner projects. She gave no cost or completion dates.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>When do the listed projects open?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EducationIn progress

### School food programs in every district

In question period on April 27, 2026, Malcolmson said every school district now funds school food programs, with the federal government and the districts.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She gave no cost or number of students.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many students do the school food programs reach?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on food bank use](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public safetyIn progress

### Programs for repeat offenders

In the budget debate on March 9, 2026, Malcolmson said the budget adds $139 million over three years for justice and public safety, including programs for repeat violent offenders that run in Nanaimo. She credited the Minister of Public Safety with the work.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She named the amount. The programs belong to another ministry.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does crime by people in the repeat offender programs keep falling?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyApproved

### Supports Budget 2026

In the budget debate on March 9, 2026, Malcolmson said the budget protects core services with careful spending choices, and that she supports Budget 2026 and Bill 2.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of support. The vote index records her yes votes on the budget motion and on Bill 2.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What spending choices would a new government make in its first budget?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Sheila Malcolmson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Higher pay for home-share providers

In the estimates debate on March 31, 2026, Malcolmson said higher pay for Community Living BC home-share providers was not in this year's budget, and that she will keep trying to get it into next year's budget.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>She named no amount or rate.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the next budget raise home-share rates?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331pm-Hansard-n145.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### BC NDP climate position

The BC NDP platform page lists protecting people from climate impacts as one of its six headings. The page does not name Malcolmson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no statement by Malcolmson on climate in 2026.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Malcolmson speak on climate during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP
- [Sheila Malcolmson campaign page](https://sheilamalcolmson.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### BC NDP ferry fare cap

The BC NDP platform page says the party invested $500 million to cap ferry fare increases for four years. The page does not name Malcolmson.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me found no statement by Malcolmson on ferries or transit in 2026.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Malcolmson speak on ferry service for Gabriola Island during the campaign?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes and government programs where an official source names her. A government program is the government's; it is listed here only where the release quotes her.

Nov 13In effect

### Spousal rule changed for couples on disability assistance

The government ended the reduction of the support allowance for couples on disability assistance from December 1, 2025, and raised the earnings limit for couples with one partner on disability assistance from January 1, 2026. The release quotes Malcolmson.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The release is the government's own account. She said in estimates that 6,500 families benefit.

</details>

- [Barriers removed for couples in B.C. receiving disability assistance](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025SDPR0017-001110)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 16Expanding

### Community-Based Employment Services expanded to 16 communities

The Province expanded a job help program for people facing complex barriers, $18.6 million over two years. The release quotes Malcolmson.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The money comes through a Canada-B.C. agreement. Participant numbers are a forecast.

</details>

- [Expanding services help people overcome barriers to employment](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0011-000420)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Apr 2Funded

### 15 labour market training projects funded

The Province and Canada funded more than $6 million for 15 training projects. The release quotes Malcolmson.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

Participant numbers are a forecast.

</details>

- [Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0010-000362)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Apr 16Tabled

### Tabled the 2024 poverty reduction strategy annual report

Malcolmson tabled the report required by law. She said it shows overall poverty down 30 percent and child poverty down more than one third since 2016.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

voche.me read her statement when tabling it and did not open the report itself.

</details>

- [Debates of April 16, 2026 (morning): poverty reduction report tabled](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416am-Hansard-n154.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Feb 26Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion

The recorded vote index lists Malcolmson voting yes on the budget motion, and yes at second and third reading of Bill 2, the budget measures bill.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records her vote. Bill 2 passed second reading on March 9 and third reading on April 1, 2026.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Sheila Malcolmson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, yes

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

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

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

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Sheila Malcolmson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, yes

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

The recorded vote index lists Malcolmson voting yes at second and third reading of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index shows she voted against an amendment at second reading and for two amendments moved by Gibson. It does not describe what each amendment changed.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Sheila Malcolmson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Recorded vote, no

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

The recorded vote index lists Malcolmson 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>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Sheila Malcolmson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the Supply Act, 2026-2027 (Bill 22)

The recorded vote index lists Malcolmson voting yes at third reading of the Supply Act.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The Supply Act approves government spending for the year.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Sheila Malcolmson](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Recent appearances / Read and watch

## Talks, interviews & statements

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

Mar 9Speech

### Budget debate speech on Bill 2

Malcolmson spoke on health care in Nanaimo, housing in her district, disability assistance, Community Living BC, WorkBC and job training.

- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 11Debate coverage

### Question period on food costs

Malcolmson answered Conservative questions on food bank use and Community Living BC pay, and spoke on the $81 million budget increase for Community Living BC.

- [Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): question period on food costs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 30Debate coverage

### Estimates debate on her ministry's budget

Over March 30 and 31, Malcolmson answered questions on assistance rates, poverty targets, fraud reviews, home-share providers and dental clinics.

- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331pm-Hansard-n145.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 27Debate coverage

### Question period on food bank use

Malcolmson answered Conservative questions on food bank use and children going hungry.

- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on food bank use](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 25Debate coverage

### Question period on disability assistance rates

Malcolmson answered Green questions on a review of disability assistance rates.

- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): question period on disability assistance rates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 27Debate coverage

### Question period on poverty among seniors

Malcolmson answered a Conservative question on seniors poverty and spoke on the senior supplement.

- [Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on poverty among seniors](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Sep 24Interview

### Interview on the election campaign

Malcolmson told the Nanaimo News Bulletin she is ready for the campaign and spoke on health workers and the United States.

- [Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/sheila-malcolmson-ready-for-election-campaign/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin · Robert Barron

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.

December 16, 2018Reporting

CBC News

### Acclaimed as NDP candidate for the Nanaimo by-election

Reports that she would have to resign as an MP to run in the provincial by-election.

- [Sheila Malcolmson acclaimed as NDP candidate, setting race for key Nanaimo byelection](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nanaimo-by-election-1.4948411)Reporting · CBC News · Megan Thomas

September 24, 2026Interview

Nanaimo News Bulletin

### Malcolmson ready for election campaign

Reports her comments on the snap election and her 2024 result.

- [Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/sheila-malcolmson-ready-for-election-campaign/)Reporting · Nanaimo News Bulletin · Robert Barron

September 26, 2026Reporting

NanaimoNewsNOW

### Three mid-Island MLAs running again

Reports that she will run again and prints her statement.

- [Trio of Nanaimo & Oceanside MLAs running for re-election](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/26/trio-of-nanaimo-oceanside-mlas-running-for-re-election)Reporting · NanaimoNewsNOW

Research / 28 linked sources

## Check the evidence

Sources checked September 30, 2026. Official records establish decisions; campaign material establishes stated positions; reporting adds investigation and context. None alone establishes every claim.

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<summary>Official record 22 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">Executive Council, members and roles </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- <a href="https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/sheila-malcolmson(89486)/roles">Roles of Sheila Malcolmson, current and past </a>

  House of Commons of Canada
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm">Members index to debates, 2026, entry for Sheila Malcolmson </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm">Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Sheila Malcolmson </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302pm-Hansard-n129.html">Debates of March 2, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 7 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html">Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 8 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 3, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html">Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 2 budget debate speech </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 9, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html">Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): question period on food costs </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 11, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html">Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html">Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 31, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331pm-Hansard-n145.html">Debates of March 31, 2026 (afternoon): estimates, Social Development and Poverty Reduction </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 31, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416am-Hansard-n154.html">Debates of April 16, 2026 (morning): poverty reduction report tabled </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 16, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html">Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on food bank use </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html">Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): question period on disability assistance rates </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html">Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on poverty among seniors </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 27, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025SDPR0017-001110">Barriers removed for couples in B.C. receiving disability assistance </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction · November 13, 2025
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0010-000362">Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction · April 2, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0011-000420">Expanding services help people overcome barriers to employment </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction · April 16, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0040-000992">Helping businesses adapt, grow, create jobs through new grants </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction · August 28, 2026

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<summary>Campaign 3 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://sheilamalcolmson.bcndp.ca/">Sheila Malcolmson campaign page </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you">BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases">BC NDP media centre releases </a>

  BC NDP

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<summary>Reporting 3 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nanaimo-by-election-1.4948411">Sheila Malcolmson acclaimed as NDP candidate, setting race for key Nanaimo byelection </a>

  CBC News · Megan Thomas · December 16, 2018
- <a href="https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/sheila-malcolmson-ready-for-election-campaign/">Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign </a>

  Nanaimo News Bulletin · Robert Barron · September 24, 2026
- <a href="https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/26/trio-of-nanaimo-oceanside-mlas-running-for-re-election">Trio of Nanaimo &amp; Oceanside MLAs running for re-election </a>

  NanaimoNewsNOW · September 26, 2026

</details>

The campaign page lists no events and no platform of her own; its heading names Nanaimo-Ladysmith, her former federal district. Her X, Facebook and Instagram pages showed no readable posts to a direct read. Her BC NDP caucus page answered HTTP 503. The estimates debates were read for her answers on rates, targets and Community Living BC, not line by line. The 2024 poverty reduction annual report itself was not opened. Votes are taken from the vote index only; the transcripts of those votes were not opened. Her 2019 by-election result and her Islands Trust role were not checked against official records. Her roles in cabinet before November 2024 were not checked. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island was found. Government releases from early 2026 with numbers below SDPR0008, and joint releases from other ministries, were not all searched. 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, ten 2026 transcripts where she spoke, four government releases that quote her, the House of Commons record of her federal roles, her campaign page, the BC NDP platform and releases pages, and news reports from 2018 and 2026.

Her commitments on this page come from what she said in the legislature, in government releases and to reporters in 2026. Her campaign page states no measures of its own. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date.

[Hansard members index, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm) [Recorded votes index, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2024 to present

### Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

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

### MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island

Elected in 2024 with 14,663 votes, 52.75% of the valid vote.

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

2019 to present

### MLA

The legislature record lists election years 2019, 2020 and 2024.

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

2015 to 2019

### Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Ladysmith (NDP)

From October 19, 2015 to January 2, 2019. The record also lists her as vice-chair of the Status of Women committee from 2016.

[House of Commons](<https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/sheila-malcolmson(89486)/roles>)

04 / Questions & answers

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05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

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<summary>Is this an official page for Sheila Malcolmson?</summary>



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

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<summary>What party is Sheila Malcolmson running with?</summary>



Sheila Malcolmson is running for MLA with BC NDP.

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<summary>Does Sheila Malcolmson currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Sheila Malcolmson currently serves as Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction; MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island.

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<summary>How many sources does this Sheila Malcolmson 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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<summary>Why do some questions on Sheila Malcolmson's page show no answer?</summary>



The "Questions &amp; answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Sheila Malcolmson in a future interview. They have not been sent yet, so the page says plainly that no answer has been supplied instead of leaving the section blank.

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<summary>When is the election Sheila Malcolmson 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

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## 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
- [House of Commons · roles of Sheila Malcolmson ](<https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/sheila-malcolmson(89486)/roles>)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Campaign page ](https://sheilamalcolmson.bcndp.ca/)Checked September 30, 2026

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