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MLA in Kootenay-Monashee · BC provincial 2026

# Steve Morissette

MLA for Kootenay-Monashee and Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development, running again for the BC NDP.

Steve Morissette won Kootenay-Monashee for the BC NDP in 2024 with 52.04% of the valid vote, after six years as mayor of Fruitvale. In the legislature in 2026 he spoke for the budget, for bills on online driver licence renewals, freedom of information and safe access to places of worship, and for the K’ómoks treaty. His own motion asking the government to let small independent movie theatres serve liquor at mixed-age showings passed in May 2026.

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BC NDP2026

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Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Steve Morissette’s 24 commitments, 10 dated actions and 10 public statements from 2026, with 4 news items. Most come from the legislature record, government releases and local reporting.

**24**Commitments **10**Programs **4**News articles **32**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Steve Morissette?

No campaign event for Steve Morissette 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-final-voting-day">Voting day </a>

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### Voting dates

- Oct 16Advance voting opens
- Oct 24Final 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 Morissette

Steve Morissette is the BC NDP candidate in Kootenay-Monashee on Elections BC’s list for the general election of October 24, 2026. He won the district in 2024 with 10,202 votes, 52.04% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes. The Conservative candidate, Glen Byle, had 7,616 votes and the Green candidate, Donovan Cavers, had 1,785.

My Kootenay Now reported in November 2024 that he had served on Fruitvale village council since 2014 and was elected mayor in 2018, and that his resignation as mayor took effect on November 5, 2024. The government’s page for him says he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development in November 2024. Government releases in 2026 still name him in that role.

He chaired the legislature’s Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act. On April 22, 2026 he presented its report with 24 recommendations, and the House adopted it. Democracy Watch told The Tyee the recommendations would raise the risk of secret lobbying. In the legislature he also said he sits on the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.

In September 2026 he told My Kootenay Now that he is against the proposed Record Ridge magnesium mine near Rossland, a project his own government has permitted.

His campaign page says that as mayor he led the building of a 37-seat daycare and a 31-unit affordable housing complex, and that Fruitvale adopted a plan to reach 100% renewable energy by 2050. My Kootenay Now reported in 2024 that he led the daycare and housing projects. The renewable energy plan is the campaign’s own statement, and voche.me did not check it against village records.

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.

24 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · Public servicesIn progress

### Mental health and addiction treatment in the 2026 budget

In the budget debate on February 19, 2026, Morissette spoke for the budget’s health spending, including $131 million for intensive treatment of complex mental health and substance use needs and new involuntary treatment beds.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

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<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the amount and three communities for the beds. He gives no number of beds and no opening date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many involuntary treatment beds open, and when?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EducationIn progress

### More K to 12 school staff

In the budget debate on February 19, 2026, Morissette spoke for $634 million in new K to 12 funding over three years, including $167 million for the classroom enhancement fund for teachers, special education staff, counsellors and psychologists.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the amounts. He gives no number of new staff.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many teachers and support staff does the money add in Kootenay-Monashee schools?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### Double apprenticeship seats

In the budget debate on February 19, 2026, Morissette spoke for $283 million over three years for skilled trades training, with the goal of doubling apprenticeship seats by 2028-29.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the amount and the year. He gives no current number of seats.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many apprenticeship seats exist now, and does the number double by 2028-29?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### A $400 million strategic investment fund

In the budget debate on February 19, 2026, Morissette spoke for a new $400 million British Columbia strategic investment fund for major projects.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the amount. He does not say which projects it would fund or when.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which projects has the fund supported?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · ChildcareIn progress

### Keep child care fees lower

In the budget debate on February 19, 2026, Morissette spoke for $330 million more for ChildCareBC to keep lower fees, and $25 million for child care on school grounds.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the amounts. He gives no fee level and no number of spaces.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Do parent fees stay at their 2026 level?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### A smaller deficit by 2028-29

In the budget debate on February 19, 2026, Morissette said the budget plans a deficit that falls from $13.3 billion in 2026-27 to $11.4 billion by 2028-29. In September 2026 he told the Trail Times that major mining and forestry projects would put the province’s finances back in order.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives the forecast figures and years. They are the budget’s forecasts.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the 2027 budget keep the deficit on this path?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Kootenay-Monashee candidate confident in NDP direction](https://arrowlakesnews.com/2026/09/28/kootenay-monashee-candidate-confident-in-ndp-direction/)Reporting · Arrow Lakes News (Trail Times interview)

2026 · EconomyApproved

### Raise the first income tax bracket rate, with a larger tax credit

In the budget debate on February 19, 2026, Morissette spoke for raising the rate of the first income tax bracket by less than 0.6 percentage points, paired with a larger B.C. tax reduction credit. He said more than 40% of taxpayers would save.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the rate change. The recorded vote index shows him voting yes on the budget bills. The savings figure is his claim and voche.me did not check it.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What did a taxpayer in the first bracket pay in 2026 compared with 2025?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · TransportationIn progress

### Driver licence renewals online

On March 4, 2026, Morissette spoke for Bill 6, which lets ICBC renew and replace simple driver licences online. He said the online service is expected to start in 2027.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives the year. He gives no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the online renewal service open in 2027?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public safetyIn progress

### Safe access zones at places of worship

On March 31, 2026, Morissette spoke for Bill 13, which lets a place of worship post a safe access zone that bans blocking, disrupting or intimidating people who attend. He said the zone is in most cases the building, its property and 20 metres around it, and that the law ends after four years unless renewed.

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<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He names the size of the zone. voche.me did not find his recorded vote on the bill in the vote index.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many places of worship post a zone in the first year?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 13, Safe Access to Places of Public Worship Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331pm-Hansard-n145.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceApproved

### Freedom of information changes and Connected Services B.C.

On April 21, 2026, Morissette spoke for Bill 9, which changes the freedom of information law and supports Connected Services B.C., one government website for applying to many programs. The vote index shows him voting yes at third reading on May 28, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He gives no cost or start date for Connected Services B.C.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>When does Connected Services B.C. open, and do response times for information requests change?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9, freedom of information amendments](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceNot established

### Lobbying law review: 24 recommendations

As chair of the special committee, Morissette presented its report on the Lobbyists Transparency Act on April 22, 2026, and moved that the House adopt it. The House adopted it. The report makes 24 recommendations.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The Tyee reports the recommendations would remove limits on hospitality to public office holders and make reports less detailed. voche.me did not check whether the government changed the law.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does a bill put the recommendations into law?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): lobbying committee report and K’ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Advocate warns BC lobbying law changes would increase corruption risk](https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/05/05/BC-Lobbying-Law-Changes/)Reporting · The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Respectful debate in the House

In a statement on March 2, 2026, Morissette asked all members to stop jeering and shouting during question period.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. It names no rule change.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would he support a change to the House rules on conduct?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): statement on decorum in the House](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceApproved

### Pass the K’ómoks treaty

On April 22, 2026, Morissette spoke for the K’ómoks Treaty Act and asked all members to support it. The vote index shows him voting yes at second reading on May 20 and at third reading on May 28, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The treaty is a government bill. His speech gives no cost or date for carrying it out.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>When does the treaty take effect?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): lobbying committee report and K’ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyApproved

### Liquor at mixed-age showings in small independent theatres

Morissette moved Motion M207, which calls on the government to let small independent movie theatres serve liquor during mixed-age showings. He opposed a Conservative amendment to extend it to all theatres. The House defeated the amendment and approved his motion on May 25, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The motion asks the government to act. voche.me did not check whether the liquor rules have changed.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Has the government changed the liquor rules for independent theatres?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): Motion M207, liquor service in movie theatres](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (morning): Motion M207 decided](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Against the Record Ridge magnesium mine

Morissette told My Kootenay Now in September 2026 that he is against the proposed Record Ridge magnesium mine near Rossland and supports the Save Record Ridge Action Committee, which went to court for a full environmental assessment. His October 2025 newsletter called the mine permit difficult news.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position. He names no step the government would take to stop the mine.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would he ask the government to require a full environmental assessment?</dd></dl></details>



- [NDP’s Steve Morissette comfortable with overlapping elections](https://www.mykootenaynow.com/77066/news/elections/ndps-steve-morissette-comfortable-with-overlapping-elections/)Reporting · My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff
- [MLA Steve Morissette newsletter: Trail airport, Record Ridge mine permit and more](https://castlegarsource.com/2025/10/28/mla-steve-morissette-newsletter-trail-airport-record-ridge-mine-permit-and-more/)Campaign · Castlegar Source, text by MLA Steve Morissette

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Manage water as a public resource

On March 9, 2026, Morissette spoke for a motion on affordable, equitable and accessible clean water, and described the province’s water laws.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A statement of approach. He names no new law or program.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which water policy or law would he support next?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (morning): motion on clean water](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309am-Hansard-n135.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Keep rents coming down

Morissette told the Trail Times in September 2026 that housing policy changes had brought rents down every month for 26 months, and that he wants that work to continue. He named new affordable housing in Trail, Fruitvale and Rossland.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The rent figure is his claim. voche.me did not check it. He names no new housing measure.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What source does the rent figure come from?</dd></dl></details>



- [Kootenay-Monashee candidate confident in NDP direction](https://arrowlakesnews.com/2026/09/28/kootenay-monashee-candidate-confident-in-ndp-direction/)Reporting · Arrow Lakes News (Trail Times interview)

2026 · HousingNot established

### Temporary homes with supports in Cranbrook

A government release on June 30, 2026 quotes Morissette on a proposal for up to 50 temporary homes with supports in Cranbrook.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release says the homes need approval and that construction could start in winter 2026 or early 2027. His quote gives no number or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Was the proposal approved?</dd></dl></details>



- [Adding 31 new supportive homes in Cranbrook](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0071-000775)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### Find stable funding for rural colleges

On March 30, 2026, Morissette spoke in the legislature in support of rural colleges after visiting Selkirk College and College of the Rockies. In an interview published January 1, 2026, he said the government must work with colleges on new ways to pay their costs after federal limits on international students.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position. He names no amount or funding method.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What funding change for rural colleges would he support?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): statement on rural colleges](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Year in Review: Kootenay-Monashee MLA Steve Morissette](https://www.mykootenaynow.com/70481/news/politics/year-in-review-kootenay-monashee-mla-steve-morissette/)Interview · My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Move major projects forward

Morissette told the Trail Times in September 2026 that the government has major mining and forestry projects ready to go, and that they will help the province’s finances.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position. He names no project, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which projects in the Kootenays does he count among them?</dd></dl></details>



- [Kootenay-Monashee candidate confident in NDP direction](https://arrowlakesnews.com/2026/09/28/kootenay-monashee-candidate-confident-in-ndp-direction/)Reporting · Arrow Lakes News (Trail Times interview)

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### Wood supply for value-added mills

A government release on April 8, 2026 quotes Morissette, as parliamentary secretary, on a five-year forest licence for Box Lake Lumber Products near Nakusp.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives 445 truckloads of logs a year for five years. His quote gives no number.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the licence lead to new jobs at the Nakusp mill?</dd></dl></details>



- [Forestry company secures five years of wood, adding stability to sector](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FOR0010-000381)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Forests

2026 · EconomyIn progress

### A critical-metals hub in the Kootenays

A government release on July 20, 2026 quotes Morissette on $300,300 for the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society to create a critical-metals hub.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives the amount. His quote gives no number or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What does the hub deliver in its first year?</dd></dl></details>



- [Strengthening the Kootenays’ critical-metal sector](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026JEG0053-000845)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth

2026 · EducationIn progress

### Tuition-free carpentry training

A government release on August 17, 2026 quotes Morissette, as parliamentary secretary, on a tuition-free carpentry training project in the Kootenays.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives more than $365,000 and up to 16 trainees. The money is federal employment insurance funding. His quote gives no number.</dd>

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



- [Getting hands-on carpentry training in the Kootenays](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0035-000955)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### BC NDP housing plan

The BC NDP platform page says the party is delivering 80,000 homes now, with an estimated 300,000 more over ten years. The page does not name Morissette.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

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

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Morissette repeat this plan 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, his own motion and committee work where an official source names him. A government program is listed here only where a release quotes him.

Feb 26Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion

The recorded vote index lists Morissette voting yes on the budget motion. He also voted yes at second and third reading of the two budget measures bills.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote. His budget speech is in the transcript of February 19, 2026.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of Bill 6, online driver licence renewals

The recorded vote index lists Morissette voting yes at third reading of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

He spoke for the bill on March 4, 2026.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of Bill 12, safe access to schools

The recorded vote index lists Morissette voting yes at third reading of the Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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The index records his vote. It does not record a speech by him on this bill.

</details>

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

Apr 21Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of Bill 14, forests law changes

The recorded vote index lists Morissette voting yes at third reading of the Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote. It does not describe what the bill changes.

</details>

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

Apr 22Report adopted by the House

### Presented the lobbying law review report as committee chair

Morissette presented the report of the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, with 24 recommendations, and moved its adoption. The House approved the motion.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The Deputy Chair, Kiel Giddens, named him as the Chair in the same debate. Democracy Watch criticised the recommendations, The Tyee reported.

</details>

- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): lobbying committee report and K’ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Advocate warns BC lobbying law changes would increase corruption risk](https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/05/05/BC-Lobbying-Law-Changes/)Reporting · The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod

Apr 22Recorded vote, no

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

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

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<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 Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 21Casting vote as Chair

### Casting vote as Chair on a clause of Bill 9

The recorded vote index lists a yes vote by Morissette on clause 2 of Bill 9, as amended, marked as a casting vote as Chair.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

A chair’s casting vote follows the rules of the House by practice, so it is listed here as a record of procedure and shows no position.

</details>

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

May 25Motion approved

### His Motion M207 on liquor in independent theatres approved

Morissette moved Motion M207 on May 4, 2026 and closed the debate on May 25, 2026. The House defeated an amendment to extend it to all theatres, then approved his motion.

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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The motion calls on the government to change the rules. voche.me did not check whether the rules changed.

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- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): Motion M207, liquor service in movie theatres](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 25, 2026 (morning): Motion M207 decided](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, yes

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

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

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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He spoke for the bill on April 22, 2026.

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- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): lobbying committee report and K’ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, yes

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

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

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<summary>Scope, limits and sources

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He spoke for the bill on April 21, 2026. The index shows he voted yes on two amendments it lists as moved by Gibson.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Steve Morissette](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9, freedom of information amendments](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html)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.

Feb 19Speech

### Budget debate speech

Morissette spoke for Budget 2026: health, K to 12 and child care spending, trades training, the deficit forecast and a change to the first income tax bracket.

- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 2Statement

### Statement on decorum in the House

Morissette asked members to debate with respect during question period. He said he spent ten years in local government before.

- [Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): statement on decorum in the House](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 4Speech

### Speech on Bill 6, online driver licence renewals

Morissette said online renewals would save rural drivers long trips to an ICBC office.

- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 30Statement

### Statement on rural colleges

Morissette described visits to Selkirk College and College of the Rockies with the Minister of Post-Secondary and Future Skills.

- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): statement on rural colleges](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 30Statement

### Statement on the Finance Committee budget consultation

As a member of the Finance Committee, Morissette asked members to tell people about the committee’s public hearings, including one in Castlegar.

- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): statement on the budget consultation](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 31Speech

### Speech on Bill 13, safe access to places of worship

Morissette spoke for safe access zones at places of worship and for the bill’s four-year end date.

- [Debates of March 31, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 13, Safe Access to Places of Public Worship Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331pm-Hansard-n145.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 21Speech

### Speech on Bill 9, freedom of information changes

Morissette spoke for the bill, including Connected Services B.C. and a new step to clarify unclear information requests.

- [Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9, freedom of information amendments](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Speech

### Speech on the K’ómoks Treaty Act

Morissette spoke for the K’ómoks and Kitselas treaties and asked members to support the bill.

- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): lobbying committee report and K’ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 4Debate coverage

### Moved Motion M207 on liquor in independent theatres

Morissette moved his motion, named two theatres in his district, and spoke against an amendment to extend it to all theatres.

- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): Motion M207, liquor service in movie theatres](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Sep 29Interview

### Interview on the election call and the Record Ridge mine

Morissette told My Kootenay Now he is not worried about the provincial and local elections a week apart, and that he is against the Record Ridge mine.

- [NDP’s Steve Morissette comfortable with overlapping elections](https://www.mykootenaynow.com/77066/news/elections/ndps-steve-morissette-comfortable-with-overlapping-elections/)Reporting · My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff

Accountability / Findings, disputes and responses

## Controversies & public scrutiny

Records are labelled by type, including official findings, civil proceedings and political disputes where applicable. Each entry identifies the response found in the sources and the latest status verified for this page.

Policy disputeMay 5, 2026

### Criticism of the lobbying committee’s recommendations

Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher told The Tyee that the recommendations of the committee Morissette chaired would increase the risk of secret, unethical lobbying. The Tyee reports the committee recommended removing limits on hospitality to public office holders and reporting gifts only once given.

#### Candidate or party response

The Tyee quotes Morissette only from his presentation of the report, where he said the committee heard about the workload for charities and non-profits. voche.me found no reply by him to the criticism.

#### Verified status and limits

The House adopted the report on April 22, 2026. voche.me did not check whether the government changed the law.

- [Advocate warns BC lobbying law changes would increase corruption risk](https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/05/05/BC-Lobbying-Law-Changes/)Reporting · The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod
- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): lobbying committee report and K’ómoks Treaty Act](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

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.

January 1, 2026Interview

My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff

### Year in review interview

Morissette lists his roles and says rural colleges will be his focus in 2026.

- [Year in Review: Kootenay-Monashee MLA Steve Morissette](https://www.mykootenaynow.com/70481/news/politics/year-in-review-kootenay-monashee-mla-steve-morissette/)Interview · My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff

May 5, 2026Reporting

The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod

### Advocate criticises lobbying law recommendations

Reports Democracy Watch’s criticism of the committee report Morissette presented as chair.

- [Advocate warns BC lobbying law changes would increase corruption risk](https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/05/05/BC-Lobbying-Law-Changes/)Reporting · The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod

September 28, 2026Interview

Arrow Lakes News (Trail Times)

### Kootenay-Monashee candidate confident in NDP direction

Morissette speaks on the snap election, the deficit, housing and U.S. tariffs on wood products.

- [Kootenay-Monashee candidate confident in NDP direction](https://arrowlakesnews.com/2026/09/28/kootenay-monashee-candidate-confident-in-ndp-direction/)Reporting · Arrow Lakes News (Trail Times interview)

September 29, 2026Interview

My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff

### Morissette comfortable with overlapping elections

Reports his view of the election timing and his opposition to the Record Ridge mine.

- [NDP’s Steve Morissette comfortable with overlapping elections](https://www.mykootenaynow.com/77066/news/elections/ndps-steve-morissette-comfortable-with-overlapping-elections/)Reporting · My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff

Research / 32 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 21 sources

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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 Morissette </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 Steve Morissette </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219pm-Hansard-n120.html">Debates of February 19, 2026 (afternoon): budget debate speech </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html">Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): statement on decorum in the House </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html">Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 6, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309am-Hansard-n135.html">Debates of March 9, 2026 (morning): motion on clean water </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 9, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html">Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): statement on rural colleges </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html">Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): statement on the budget consultation </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260331pm-Hansard-n145.html">Debates of March 31, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 13, Safe Access to Places of Public Worship Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 31, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421pm-Hansard-n159.html">Debates of April 21, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9, freedom of information amendments </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): lobbying committee report and K’ómoks Treaty Act </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 22, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html">Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): Motion M207, 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/20260525am-Hansard-n182.html">Debates of May 25, 2026 (morning): Motion M207 decided </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-rural-development">Steve Morissette, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development </a>

  Government of British Columbia · November 19, 2024
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FOR0010-000381">Forestry company secures five years of wood, adding stability to sector </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Forests · April 8, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0071-000775">Adding 31 new supportive homes in Cranbrook </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs · June 30, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026JEG0053-000845">Strengthening the Kootenays’ critical-metal sector </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth · July 20, 2026
- <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026SDPR0035-000955">Getting hands-on carpentry training in the Kootenays </a>

  Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction · August 17, 2026

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- <a href="https://castlegarsource.com/2025/10/28/mla-steve-morissette-newsletter-trail-airport-record-ridge-mine-permit-and-more/">MLA Steve Morissette newsletter: Trail airport, Record Ridge mine permit and more </a>

  Castlegar Source, text by MLA Steve Morissette · October 28, 2025
- <a href="https://stevemorissette.bcndp.ca/">Steve Morissette campaign page </a>

  BC NDP
- <a href="https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/fruitvale-mayor-steve-morissette-nominated-kootenay-monashee-bc-ndp">Fruitvale Mayor Steve Morissette nominated in Kootenay-Monashee with BC NDP </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, release list </a>

  BC NDP

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<summary>Reporting 5 sources

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- <a href="https://www.mykootenaynow.com/58957/news/municipal-news/village-of-fruitvale/village-of-fruitvale-prepares-for-mayors-departure-and-upcoming-by-election/">Village of Fruitvale prepares for mayor’s departure and upcoming by-election </a>

  My Kootenay Now · Storrm Lennie · November 3, 2024
- <a href="https://www.mynechakovalleynow.com/48159/news/provincial/pg-mlas-named-to-special-parliamentary-committee/">PG MLAs named to special parliamentary committee </a>

  My Nechako Valley Now · Brendan Pawliw · July 21, 2025
- <a href="https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/05/05/BC-Lobbying-Law-Changes/">Advocate warns BC lobbying law changes would increase corruption risk </a>

  The Tyee · Andrew MacLeod · May 5, 2026
- <a href="https://arrowlakesnews.com/2026/09/28/kootenay-monashee-candidate-confident-in-ndp-direction/">Kootenay-Monashee candidate confident in NDP direction </a>

  Arrow Lakes News (Trail Times interview) · September 28, 2026
- <a href="https://www.mykootenaynow.com/77066/news/elections/ndps-steve-morissette-comfortable-with-overlapping-elections/">NDP’s Steve Morissette comfortable with overlapping elections </a>

  My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff · September 29, 2026

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<summary>Interview 1 sources

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- <a href="https://www.mykootenaynow.com/70481/news/politics/year-in-review-kootenay-monashee-mla-steve-morissette/">Year in Review: Kootenay-Monashee MLA Steve Morissette </a>

  My Kootenay Now · Greg Nesteroff · January 1, 2026

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His campaign page lists no events and no platform of his own, and its Latest link opens the party home page. His Facebook page showed a sign-in page with no readable posts, so nothing from it is used. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Kootenay-Monashee was found. Speeches listed in the index that carry no policy content (members’ statements on museums, libraries, community events, wildfire awareness, Science Meets Parliament and others) were not added. Votes are taken from the vote index; the transcripts of those votes were not opened, except for Motion M207. His Treasury Board and Pacific NorthWest Economic Region roles come from his own interview and were not checked against an official record. The Fruitvale renewable energy plan, his work as Director of Operations for School District No. 20 and his years as a regional district director were not checked against official records. The rent figure he gave the Trail Times was not checked. Whether the government changed the liquor rules after Motion M207, or the law after the lobbying committee report, was not checked. 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, eleven 2026 transcripts where he spoke, five government releases that quote him, the government’s page on his role, his campaign page, the BC NDP platform and releases pages, his October 2025 newsletter, and reports by My Kootenay Now, The Tyee and the Arrow Lakes News.

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

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

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2024 to present

### Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development

Appointed in November 2024, according to the government’s page for the role.

[Government of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-rural-development)

2024 to present

### MLA for Kootenay-Monashee

Elected in 2024 with 10,202 votes, 52.04% of the valid vote.

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

2025 to 2026

### Chair, Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Named chair in July 2025, as My Nechako Valley Now reported. Presented the committee report on April 22, 2026.

[Hansard, April 22, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)

2018 to 2024

### Mayor of Fruitvale

Elected mayor in 2018 after serving on council from 2014, as My Kootenay Now reported. His resignation took effect on November 5, 2024.

[My Kootenay Now, November 3, 2024](https://www.mykootenaynow.com/58957/news/municipal-news/village-of-fruitvale/village-of-fruitvale-prepares-for-mayors-departure-and-upcoming-by-election/)

04 / Questions & answers

## Questions for the candidate

Proposed questions for a future interview. They have not been sent to the candidate, and no answers have been supplied.

No questions and answers have been supplied.

### Have your own question?

Ask Steve Morissette directly. We send it to the campaign, and publish the reply here if we get one.

05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

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

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



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

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



Steve Morissette is running for MLA with BC NDP.

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



Yes. Steve Morissette currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development; MLA for Kootenay-Monashee.

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<summary>How many sources does this Steve Morissette 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 Steve Morissette's page show no answer?</summary>



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



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

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06 / Candidate contributions

## Space for campaign updates

### No campaign updates yet

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

## Sources & transparency

- [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Government of BC · Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development ](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-rural-development)Checked September 30, 2026
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