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MLA in Richmond-Queensborough · BC provincial 2026

# Steve Kooner

Conservative MLA for Richmond-Queensborough since 2024 and the caucus critic for the Attorney General, running again.

Steve Kooner won Richmond-Queensborough for the Conservatives in 2024. In the legislature in 2026 he spoke most on the Cowichan land title case and private property in Richmond, DRIPA, the justice system, freedom of information and the Queensborough school bus.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

Researched by voche.me · Not a campaign-authored page

Conservative Party of BC2026

![Steve Kooner, from his Conservative Party of BC candidate page.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/images/candidates/steve-kooner-640.webp)

*Steve KoonerMLAv.*

[Image: Conservative Party of BC](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/steve-kooner/)

Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Steve Kooner’s 18 commitments, 14 dated actions and 10 public statements, with 6 news items. Most come from the legislature record and Conservative caucus releases.

**18**Commitments **14**Programs **6**News articles **58**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Steve Kooner?

No campaign event for Steve Kooner 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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<summary>View every date through Oct 24

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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 Steve Kooner

Steve Kooner is the Conservative Party of BC candidate in Richmond-Queensborough on Elections BC’s list for the general election of October 24, 2026. He won the district in 2024 with 10,052 votes, 50.91% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes. The sitting member, Aman Singh of the BC NDP, received 8,713 votes.

The legislature record lists 2024 as his only election year. Conservative caucus releases call him the critic for the Attorney General, and the caucus list of September 9, 2026 names him Shadow Minister for Attorney General. A caucus release of June 29, 2026 named him a Stakeholder Relations Lieutenant.

Black Press Media reported on February 4, 2026 that he had entered the race to lead the Conservative Party of BC. It reported on February 27 that he had withdrawn, quoting his post on X that he would support a candidate able to unite the party.

In the legislature in 2026 he asked questions on the Cowichan Tribes title ruling and its effect on private property in Richmond, on DRIPA, on the justice system and on the Queensborough school bus. He spoke against the freedom of information bill (Bill 9) and against a clause on cabinet confidences in Bill 16.

The party and caucus pages say he is a lawyer called to the bar in 2006 who runs his own law firm, holds degrees from Simon Fraser University and the University of Calgary, and received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award in 2023. Those are the party’s own statements. The party candidate page also labels him "Interim Conservative Party Leader"; the caucus release of June 29, 2026 names Heather Maahs as interim leader of the opposition, and voche.me found no source for that label.

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 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### More resources for police and the courts

In the Bill 13 debate on March 31, 2026, Kooner said the province needs a justice system with more resources and stronger enforcement of laws that already exist. In a caucus release on May 1, 2026 he blamed the government for delayed criminal trials.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. He names no budget amount, number of staff or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What funding or staffing level for courts and prosecutors would he support?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): Bill 13 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Statement from MLA Steve Kooner on B.C. Criminal Trials Unable to Proceed](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-mla-steve-kooner-on-bc-criminal-trials-unable-to-proceed/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [How Many Chances Do Repeat Offenders Get Under the NDP?](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/how-many-chances-do-repeat-offenders-get-under-the-ndp/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Act on the Highway 99 encampments in Richmond

In a caucus release on July 31, 2026, Kooner said the provincial government must act on two encampments on provincial Crown land beside Highway 99 in Richmond.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the land and the place. He gives no measure, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What step on the Crown land would he ask the province to take?</dd></dl></details>



- [Richmond Encampments Pose Major Safety Risk](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/richmond-encampments-pose-major-safety-risk/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Enforcement against extortion

In caucus releases in January and February 2026, Kooner said an advisory committee does not stop extortion and that families want the provincial and federal governments to work together and give communities more resources.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. Part of what he asks for depends on the federal government. No cost or number is given.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which provincial measure on extortion would he fund?</dd></dl></details>



- [Advisory Committee Won’t Stop Extortion Without Arrests, Jail Time, and Deportations](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/advisory-committee-wont-stop-extortion-without-arrests-jail-time-and-deportations/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [BC Conservatives support communities call for urgent federal and provincial action on extortion](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-conservatives-support-communities-call-for-urgent-federalprovincial-action-to-stop-the-extortion-crisis-in-bc-and-across-canada/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Rules for supportive housing operators

In the Bill 11 debate on April 1, 2026, Kooner said the tenancy bill should also have directed the operators of supportive housing to keep order in and around their buildings.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names legislation as the tool. He gives no rule text, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would he introduce or support an amendment that sets duties for supportive housing operators?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Richmond land title; Bill 11 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### Keep the Queensborough school bus

Kooner asked in question period on March 12, 2026 for the government to extend funding for the Queensborough school bus to New Westminster Secondary School. Caucus releases in August 2025 and February 2026 quote him asking for the service to continue beyond June 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The February 2026 release gives a cost for the program. The Province later gave $400,000 in transition funding, according to a report in April 2026 that does not name him.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the bus have permanent funding after the transition year?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): question period on the Queensborough school bus](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Queensborough School Bus Rally Set for Feb. 4 as MLAs Call Out Broken NDP Education Promises](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/queensborough-school-bus-rally-set-for-feb-4-as-mlas-call-out-broken-ndp-education-promises/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Conservative MLA Steve Kooner Demands NDP Honour Promise to Keep Queensborough School Bus](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservative-mla-steve-kooner-demands-ndp-honour-promise-to-keep-queensborough-school-bus/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Provincial government provides $400,000 in transitional funding to New Westminster school bus program](https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_7b480598-7d65-5c57-ab20-237ff0727f77.html)Reporting · Penticton Herald (Freshet News, Local Journalism Initiative) · Theresa McManus

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Provincial funding for a child’s gene therapy

In question period on May 25, 2026, Kooner asked the Minister of Health to explore emergency funding for gene therapy for a three-year-old with a rare disease. A caucus release that day quotes him saying the province must use its funding, including for treatment outside the province.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names emergency funding and the family’s goal of $8 million. He gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Did the ministry fund the treatment?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): question period on gene therapy for a child](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [BC Conservatives Call on Province to Fund Gene Therapy for Surrey Boy with Rare Disease](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-conservatives-call-on-province-to-fund-gene-therapy-for-surrey-boy-with-rare-disease/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Change the Mental Health Act to inform families

In question period on May 5, 2026, Kooner asked why the government had not made legislative changes to notify families, and why the Premier’s review of the Mental Health Act was on hold.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A question in debate. It names legislative change as the tool but gives no rule text or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would he propose a specific change to the Mental Health Act?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (morning): question period on the Mental Health Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Keep access to government information open

In the Bill 9 debate on April 21, 2026, Kooner opposed new fees and longer time limits for freedom of information requests. The vote index records him voting no at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position on a bill. He proposes no rule of his own, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would a Conservative government remove the Bill 9 fees?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (morning): Bill 9 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421am-Hansard-n158.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Oppose the cabinet confidence clause in Bill 16

In the Bill 16 debate on April 16, 2026, Kooner opposed a clause that lets a minister or senior official certify information as a cabinet confidence in a court review. The vote index records him voting no on that clause on April 28.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position on a clause. He names no change of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would he move to repeal the clause?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 16, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 16 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416pm-Hansard-n155.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Report how civil forfeiture money is used

In the Bill 8 debate on March 3, 2026, Kooner supported the bill and said the government must be more open about where civil forfeiture money goes.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names no reporting rule, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would he require a yearly public report on forfeiture grants?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 8 and Bill 6 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Repeal DRIPA

In a caucus release on August 10, 2026, Kooner said the caucus again asks for the legislature to be recalled to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The vote index records him voting yes at first reading of a repeal bill on April 22, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names repeal of the act. He gives no date beyond "immediately" and no replacement law.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What would replace the act if it is repealed?</dd></dl></details>



- [Massive NDP Land Transfers Could Total Up to 24 Million Acres](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/massive-ndp-land-transfers-could-total-up-to-24-million-acres/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Argue extinguishment of title in the Cowichan appeal

In question period on May 7, 2026, Kooner asked the Attorney General to remove a directive so provincial lawyers can argue that Aboriginal title was extinguished on private land in the Cowichan appeal. On April 1 he asked her to make the joint statement with the Cowichan Tribes a binding agreement.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names a directive to government lawyers. He gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What position does the Province take in the appeal?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 7, 2026 (morning): question period on Cowichan title and private property](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507am-Hansard-n175.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Richmond land title; Bill 11 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Cowichan One Year Later: B.C. Properties Still Unprotected](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/cowichan-one-year-later-b-c-properties-still-unprotected/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### Finish the Massey Tunnel replacement

In a caucus release on July 7, 2026, Kooner criticized the new $8.5 billion cost of the George Massey Tunnel replacement and the delays for Richmond and Delta.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement on the project. He proposes no cost or date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What cost and completion date would he support?</dd></dl></details>



- [NDP Drives Massey Tunnel Replacement Cost to an Eye-Watering $8.5 Billion](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-drives-massey-tunnel-replacement-cost-to-an-eye-watering-85-billion/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Restore legal certainty for investment

In a caucus release on June 22, 2026, Kooner said legal uncertainty from the Cowichan decision and a mining rights case holds back investment, and that the government must restore certainty.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. It names no measure, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which law would he change to give the certainty he describes?</dd></dl></details>



- [NDP Government Bails Out Wealthy Developers While Struggling Taxpayers Get Stuck With the Tab](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-government-bails-out-wealthy-developers-while-struggling-taxpayers-get-stuck-with-the-tab/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Labour rules fair to workers and small business

In the Bill 10 debate on March 10, 2026, Kooner said labour law must be fair to both workers and small businesses, and said only 32 percent of employment standards complaints are resolved within six months.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. He sets no target for complaint times and no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would he set a target for how fast employment standards complaints are decided?</dd></dl></details>



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

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Against the tax on security costs

In the Bill 13 debate on March 31, 2026, Kooner criticized the 2026 budget for adding 7 percent to the cost of security services used by places of worship.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position on the budget. He does not say he would remove the tax.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would a Conservative government remove the provincial sales tax on security services?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): Bill 13 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Affordability through investment

In the same June 22, 2026 caucus release, Kooner linked affordability to legal certainty for investors.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. It names no price, rebate or rate.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which cost of living measure would he propose?</dd></dl></details>



- [NDP Government Bails Out Wealthy Developers While Struggling Taxpayers Get Stuck With the Tab](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-government-bails-out-wealthy-developers-while-struggling-taxpayers-get-stuck-with-the-tab/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Conservative Party of BC platform

The party platform page says the platform is coming soon and lists plan titles. It does not name Kooner.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text with no measures on the page on this date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the party publish a full platform before October 24?</dd></dl></details>



- [Our Platform](https://conservativebc.ca/our-platform/)Campaign · Conservative Party of BC

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes where the legislature names him. A government program is listed only where a source names him, or as a government action when it does not.

Feb 26Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on the 2026 budget motion

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote.

</details>

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

May 28Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on third reading of the Supply Act, 2026-2027 (Bill 22)

The recorded vote index lists Kooner voting no at third reading of the Supply Act.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The Supply Act approves the year’s spending.

</details>

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

May 28Recorded vote, no

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

The recorded vote index lists Kooner voting no at second and third reading of Bill 9, and on two amendments moved by Gibson. He spoke against the bill on April 21.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his votes. It does not describe the amendments.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (morning): Bill 9 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421am-Hansard-n158.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 28Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on clause 2 of Bill 16

The recorded vote index lists Kooner voting no on clause 2 of the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, the cabinet confidence clause he spoke against.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The vote was in committee.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 28, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 16 committee stage](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260428pm-Hansard-n166.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, no

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

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

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his votes. voche.me did not find a speech by him on the bill.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)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 (Bill 12)

The recorded vote index lists Kooner voting yes at third reading. He questioned the Attorney General on the bill in committee.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The bill extends limits on protests near schools for two more years, as the committee debate describes.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Richmond land title; Bill 11 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

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

The recorded vote index lists Kooner voting yes at third reading. He spoke in the debate on March 3 and March 30.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote.

</details>

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

Apr 20Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on second reading of the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act (Bill M233)

The recorded vote index lists Kooner voting yes on this opposition bill about tendering for public construction.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)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 Kooner voting yes at third reading.

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The index records his vote. voche.me did not find a speech by him on the bill.

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

Feb 23Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on second reading of Xavier’s law (Bill M226)

The recorded vote index lists Kooner voting no on this bill on reckless driving. In debate he said much of the conduct is already an offence and raised the 30-day suspension with no appeal.

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The vote is listed at issue 122, the afternoon sitting of February 23.

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- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesk.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of February 23, 2026 (morning): Bill M226 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223am-Hansard-n121.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Recorded vote, yes

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

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

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

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

Mar 12Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on first reading of the Defunding Aboriginal Title Claims Affecting Private Property Act

The recorded vote index lists Kooner voting yes at first reading.

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

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

Apr 2Transition funding

### Province funds the Queensborough bus for one more year

The Ministry of Education and Child Care gave New Westminster Schools $400,000 so the bus runs in some form for at least another year, according to the school district statement reported on April 13, 2026.

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The report credits the board of education, city council and families. It does not name Kooner, so this is listed as a government action.

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- [Provincial government provides $400,000 in transitional funding to New Westminster school bus program](https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_7b480598-7d65-5c57-ab20-237ff0727f77.html)Reporting · Penticton Herald (Freshet News, Local Journalism Initiative) · Theresa McManus

Oct 27Announced by the party; official record not opened

### Bill M213, drug use prevention education in schools

A caucus statement says Kooner introduced Bill M213, the Drug Use Prevention Education in Schools Act, and that the government voted it down.

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The 2025 Hansard record of the bill and the vote was not opened. The date is the night before the statement.

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- [Statement from Conservative MLA Steve Kooner on NDP voting down school drug use prevention bill](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-conservative-mla-steve-kooner-on-ndp-voting-down-school-drug-use-prevention-bill/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

Recent appearances / Read and watch

## Talks, interviews & statements

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

Feb 23Speech

### Second reading speech on Xavier’s law (Bill M226)

Kooner said much of the reckless driving the bill lists is already an offence, and questioned a 30-day suspension with no appeal.

- [Debates of February 23, 2026 (morning): Bill M226 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223am-Hansard-n121.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 3Speech

### Bill 8 debate on civil forfeiture

Kooner supported the bill and asked for openness on how forfeited money is spent.

- [Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 8 and Bill 6 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 12Debate coverage

### Question period on the Queensborough school bus

Kooner asked the government to extend funding for the bus.

- [Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): question period on the Queensborough school bus](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 31Speech

### Bill 13 debate on safe access to places of worship

Kooner said existing laws are not enforced and the justice system needs more resources.

- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (morning): Bill 13 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331am-Hansard-n144.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Debate coverage

### Question period on Richmond land title; Bill 11 debate

Kooner read from the City of Richmond letter on private property and spoke on supportive housing in the Bill 11 debate.

- [Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Richmond land title; Bill 11 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 21Speech

### Bill 9 debate on freedom of information

Kooner opposed new fees and longer time limits for information requests.

- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (morning): Bill 9 second reading](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421am-Hansard-n158.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Debate coverage

### Question period on a victim impact statement

Kooner asked why the Attorney General did not answer a police federation letter about the Yang family.

- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): question period on a victim impact statement](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 7Debate coverage

### Question period on Cowichan title and private property

Kooner asked the Attorney General to let provincial lawyers argue extinguishment of title in the appeal.

- [Debates of May 7, 2026 (morning): question period on Cowichan title and private property](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507am-Hansard-n175.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 25Debate coverage

### Question period on gene therapy for a child

Kooner asked the Health Minister to explore emergency funding for a three-year-old with SPG4.

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

May 28Debate coverage

### Question period on DRIPA and Crown corporations

Kooner asked how many Crown corporations are affected by DRIPA and the Gitxaala decision.

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

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.

November 3, 2025Reporting

CBC News

### Queensborough families protest end of the school bus

Quotes Kooner on the 2024 promise and reports he would raise the bus in the legislature.

- [Parents and students in Queensborough decry end of school bus program](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/queensborough-bus-service-new-westminster-secondary-9.6962900)Reporting · CBC News

February 4, 2026Reporting

Black Press Media (Victoria News)

### Kooner enters the Conservative leadership race

Reports his leadership bid and quotes his post announcing it.

- [Richmond MLA Steve Kooner running for B.C. Conservative leadership](https://vicnews.com/2026/02/04/richmond-mla-steve-kooner-running-for-b-c-conservative-leadership/)Reporting · Black Press Media (Victoria News) · Lauren Collins

February 4, 2026Reporting

Richmond News

### Richmond MLA vying for Conservative top job

Reports his leadership bid and his 2024 win over Aman Singh.

- [Richmond MLA vying for BC Conservative top job](https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news/richmond-bc-mla-vying-for-bc-conservative-top-job-11835787)Reporting · Richmond News · Maria Rantanen

February 27, 2026Reporting

Black Press Media (West K News)

### Kooner leaves the leadership race

Quotes his post on X saying he withdrew to support another candidate.

- [Clare, Kooner out of B.C. Conservative leadership race](https://westknews.com/2026/02/27/clare-kooner-out-of-b-c-conservative-leadership-race/)Reporting · Black Press Media (West K News) · Mark Page

April 13, 2026Reporting

Penticton Herald (Freshet News)

### Province gives transition funding to the Queensborough bus

Reports $400,000 from the Province for at least one more year of bus service. It does not name Kooner.

- [Provincial government provides $400,000 in transitional funding to New Westminster school bus program](https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_7b480598-7d65-5c57-ab20-237ff0727f77.html)Reporting · Penticton Herald (Freshet News, Local Journalism Initiative) · Theresa McManus

September 24, 2026Reporting

Richmond News

### Two Richmond Conservative incumbents running

Reports that Kooner will run again in Richmond-Queensborough on October 24.

- [B.C. Votes: Two Richmond Conservative incumbents running in Oct. 24 election](https://www.richmond-news.com/2026-bc-votes/two-richmond-bc-conservative-incumbents-running-in-oct-24-election-12819524)Reporting · Richmond News · Maria Rantanen

Research / 58 linked sources

## Check the evidence

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

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- <a href="https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF">Provincial candidate list, 2026 general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/">2026 provincial general election: key dates </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf">Statement of votes, 2024 provincial general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm">Members index to debates, 2026, entry for Steve Kooner </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223am-Hansard-n121.html">Debates of February 23, 2026 (morning): Bill M226 second reading </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 23, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226pm-Hansard-n127.html">Debates of February 26, 2026 (afternoon): Attorney General estimates </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 26, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302pm-Hansard-n129.html">Debates of March 2, 2026 (afternoon): Attorney General estimates </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 and Bill 6 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 3, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260305pm-Hansard-n134.html">Debates of March 5, 2026 (afternoon): Education and Child Care estimates </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310am-Hansard-n137.html">Debates of March 10, 2026 (morning): Bill 10 second reading </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 10, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310pm-Hansard-n138.html">Debates of March 10, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 10 second reading, continued </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 10, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html">Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): question period on the Queensborough school bus </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 12, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html">Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 6 and Bill 12 debate </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): Bill 13 second reading </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): Bill 13 second reading, continued </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 31, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html">Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on Richmond land title; Bill 11 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 1, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260402pm-Hansard-n148.html">Debates of April 2, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 13 committee stage </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260416pm-Hansard-n155.html">Debates of April 16, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 16 second reading </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 16, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html">Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421am-Hansard-n158.html">Debates of April 21, 2026 (morning): Bill 9 second reading </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 21, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html">Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): question period on a victim impact statement </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 22, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260428pm-Hansard-n166.html">Debates of April 28, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 16 committee stage </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 28, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html">Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): motion on liquor service in movie theatres </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505am-Hansard-n172.html">Debates of May 5, 2026 (morning): question period on the Mental Health Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html">Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): members statement; Bill 9 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 6, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507am-Hansard-n175.html">Debates of May 7, 2026 (morning): question period on Cowichan title and private property </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 7, 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 gene therapy for a child </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html">Debates of May 28, 2026 (morning): question period on DRIPA and Crown corporations </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 28, 2026

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<summary>Campaign 23 sources

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- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/mla/steve-kooner/">Steve Kooner, MLA page </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/the-b-c-conservative-winning-team/">The B.C. Conservative Winning Team </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · September 9, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/kerry-lynne-findlay-announces-new-caucus-leadership-team/">Kerry-Lynne Findlay Announces New Caucus Leadership Team </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 29, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/massive-ndp-land-transfers-could-total-up-to-24-million-acres/">Massive NDP Land Transfers Could Total Up to 24 Million Acres </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · August 10, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/cowichan-one-year-later-b-c-properties-still-unprotected/">Cowichan One Year Later: B.C. Properties Still Unprotected </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · August 7, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/richmond-encampments-pose-major-safety-risk/">Richmond Encampments Pose Major Safety Risk </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · July 31, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-asleep-at-the-wheel-as-bc-extortion-gang-charged-by-us/">NDP Asleep at the Wheel as B.C. Extortion Gang Charged by U.S. </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · July 9, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-drives-massey-tunnel-replacement-cost-to-an-eye-watering-85-billion/">NDP Drives Massey Tunnel Replacement Cost to an Eye-Watering $8.5 Billion </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · July 7, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-government-bails-out-wealthy-developers-while-struggling-taxpayers-get-stuck-with-the-tab/">NDP Government Bails Out Wealthy Developers While Struggling Taxpayers Get Stuck With the Tab </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 22, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/how-many-chances-do-repeat-offenders-get-under-the-ndp/">How Many Chances Do Repeat Offenders Get Under the NDP? </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 11, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-demand-ndp-release-full-list-of-court-cases-as-dripas-reach-keeps-growing/">Conservatives Demand NDP Release Full List of Court Cases as DRIPA’s Reach Keeps Growing </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · May 28, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-conservatives-call-on-province-to-fund-gene-therapy-for-surrey-boy-with-rare-disease/">BC Conservatives Call on Province to Fund Gene Therapy for Surrey Boy with Rare Disease </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-mla-steve-kooner-on-bc-criminal-trials-unable-to-proceed/">Statement from MLA Steve Kooner on B.C. Criminal Trials Unable to Proceed </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · May 1, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-raise-concerns-as-richmond-letter-warns-of-property-rights-uncertainty/">Conservatives Raise Concerns as Richmond Letter Warns of Property Rights Uncertainty </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · April 1, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/queensborough-school-bus-rally-set-for-feb-4-as-mlas-call-out-broken-ndp-education-promises/">Queensborough School Bus Rally Set for Feb. 4 as MLAs Call Out Broken NDP Education Promises </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 4, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/advisory-committee-wont-stop-extortion-without-arrests-jail-time-and-deportations/">Advisory Committee Won’t Stop Extortion Without Arrests, Jail Time, and Deportations </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 3, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-stand-with-surrey-as-extortion-crisis-worsens/">Conservatives Stand with Surrey as Extortion Crisis Worsens </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · January 28, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-conservatives-support-communities-call-for-urgent-federalprovincial-action-to-stop-the-extortion-crisis-in-bc-and-across-canada/">BC Conservatives support communities call for urgent federal and provincial action on extortion </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · January 24, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-conservative-mla-steve-kooner-on-ndp-voting-down-school-drug-use-prevention-bill/">Statement from Conservative MLA Steve Kooner on NDP voting down school drug use prevention bill </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · October 28, 2025
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservative-mla-steve-kooner-demands-ndp-honour-promise-to-keep-queensborough-school-bus/">Conservative MLA Steve Kooner Demands NDP Honour Promise to Keep Queensborough School Bus </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · August 28, 2025
- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/steve-kooner/">Steve Kooner, candidate page </a>

  Conservative Party of BC
- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/our-team/">Our Team, candidate list </a>

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

  Conservative Party of BC

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<summary>Reporting 6 sources

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- <a href="https://vicnews.com/2026/02/04/richmond-mla-steve-kooner-running-for-b-c-conservative-leadership/">Richmond MLA Steve Kooner running for B.C. Conservative leadership </a>

  Black Press Media (Victoria News) · Lauren Collins · February 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news/richmond-bc-mla-vying-for-bc-conservative-top-job-11835787">Richmond MLA vying for BC Conservative top job </a>

  Richmond News · Maria Rantanen · February 4, 2026
- <a href="https://westknews.com/2026/02/27/clare-kooner-out-of-b-c-conservative-leadership-race/">Clare, Kooner out of B.C. Conservative leadership race </a>

  Black Press Media (West K News) · Mark Page · February 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/queensborough-bus-service-new-westminster-secondary-9.6962900">Parents and students in Queensborough decry end of school bus program </a>

  CBC News · November 3, 2025
- <a href="https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_7b480598-7d65-5c57-ab20-237ff0727f77.html">Provincial government provides $400,000 in transitional funding to New Westminster school bus program </a>

  Penticton Herald (Freshet News, Local Journalism Initiative) · Theresa McManus · April 13, 2026
- <a href="https://www.richmond-news.com/2026-bc-votes/two-richmond-bc-conservative-incumbents-running-in-oct-24-election-12819524">B.C. Votes: Two Richmond Conservative incumbents running in Oct. 24 election </a>

  Richmond News · Maria Rantanen · September 24, 2026

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No campaign website of his own was found; stevekooner.ca shows only a contact page heading with no text to read, and stevekooner.com belongs to a real estate business with no link to him. His posts on X, Facebook and Instagram could not be read, because the pages show a sign-in screen or no post text. The Attorney General estimates debates (February 26 and March 2, 2026), the Bill 6, Bill 12, Bill 13 and Bill 16 committee debates and the Education estimates were read for his questions, not line by line. Votes come from the vote index; the transcripts of the votes were not opened. Bill M213 (2025) and its vote were not checked in the 2025 Hansard record. His law firm, degrees, awards and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award are the party’s own statements and were not checked against the Law Society or the awarding bodies. The party page label "Interim Conservative Party Leader" has no supporting source. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Richmond-Queensborough was found. Other candidates in the district were not on the Elections BC list on this date. 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, 29 transcripts where he spoke, 20 Conservative caucus releases that quote or name him, the party candidate, team and platform pages, and reports from CBC News, Black Press Media, Richmond News and the Penticton Herald.

His commitments on this page come from what he said in the legislature and in caucus releases. No campaign website of his own was found. 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-Votesk.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2024 to present

### MLA for Richmond-Queensborough

Elected in 2024 with 10,052 votes, 50.91% of the valid vote.

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

2026

### Shadow Minister for Attorney General

A role in the Conservative caucus, named in the caucus list of September 9, 2026. Earlier releases call him critic for the Attorney General.

[Conservative caucus release, September 9, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/the-b-c-conservative-winning-team/)

From 2006

### Lawyer

The caucus page says he was called to the bar in 2006 and started his own firm. In debate on March 3, 2026 he said he has been a lawyer for 19 and a half years.

[Conservative caucus MLA page](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/mla/steve-kooner/)

04 / Questions & answers

## Questions for the candidate

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05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

Facts voche.me can state about Steve Kooner's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.

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<summary>Is this an official page for Steve Kooner?</summary>



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

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<summary>What party is Steve Kooner running with?</summary>



Steve Kooner is running for MLA with Conservative Party of BC.

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<summary>Does Steve Kooner currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Steve Kooner currently serves as MLA for Richmond-Queensborough.

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<summary>How many sources does this Steve Kooner profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 7 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 Steve Kooner's page show no answer?</summary>



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



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

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06 / Candidate contributions

## Space for campaign updates

### No campaign updates yet

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

## Sources & transparency

- [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Conservative Party of BC candidate page ](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/steve-kooner/)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Conservative caucus MLA page ](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/mla/steve-kooner/)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Steve Kooner · Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/steve.kooner.9)Checked October 2, 2026
- [Steve Kooner · X ](https://x.com/SteveKooner)Checked October 2, 2026

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