--- title: "Susie Chant: candidate for MLA in North Vancouver-Seymour, BC provincial 2026 | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/susie-chant" last_updated: "2026-10-10T04:04:26.196Z" meta: description: "Susie Chant has been the MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour since 2020 and Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care since November 202..." "og:description": "Susie Chant has been the MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour since 2020 and Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care since November 202..." "og:title": "Susie Chant: candidate for MLA in North Vancouver-Seymour, BC provincial 2026" "twitter:description": "Susie Chant has been the MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour since 2020 and Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care since November 202..." "twitter:title": "Susie Chant: candidate for MLA in North Vancouver-Seymour, BC provincial 2026" --- ** MLA in North Vancouver-Seymour · BC provincial 2026 # Susie Chant Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care, running again for the BC NDP in North Vancouver-Seymour. Susie Chant has been the MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour since 2020 and Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care since November 2024. Her 2026 speeches in the legislature cover care for seniors at home and in long-term care, the budget, freedom of information and the K'ómoks treaty. Explore the record Public schedule Researched by voche.me · Not a campaign-authored page BC NDP2026 ![Susie Chant, from her BC NDP campaign page.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/images/candidates/susie-chant-640.webp) *Susie ChantMLAv.* [Image: BC NDP campaign](https://susiechant.bcndp.ca/) Candidate research / September 30, 2026 A researched record of Susie Chant's 16 commitments, 14 dated actions and 10 speeches from 2026, with 2 news items. Most come from the legislature record and government releases. **16**Commitments **14**Programs **2**News articles **36**Sources Public schedule / Through election day ## Where can you hear Susie Chant? No campaign event for Susie Chant 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 16Voting day 9. Oct 17No appearance confirmed 10. Oct 18No appearance confirmed 11. Oct 19No appearance confirmed 12. Oct 20No appearance confirmed 13. Oct 21No appearance confirmed 14. Oct 22No appearance confirmed 15. Oct 23No appearance confirmed 16. Oct 24Voting day

### Voting dates - Oct 16Advance voting begins - Oct 24General voting day At official British Columbia voting places. These dates apply to every voter and are not candidate appearances. [Find your voting place](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/where-to-vote/) - [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC On dates without a confirmed appearance the public schedule is unknown; the candidate may still have activities that day. This static page changes only when its research is updated. 01 / Introduction ## About Susie Chant Susie Chant is the BC NDP candidate in North Vancouver-Seymour on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. She won the district in 2024 with 16,210 votes, 52.77% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes. The legislature record lists her election years as 2020 and 2024. A government release of December 7, 2022 named her Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility. The government release of November 18, 2024 named her Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care, and the government's page for that role says she is also responsible for B.C.'s Consular Corps. In the legislature she has described herself as a registered nurse for more than 40 years, and said she joined the military in 1979. The government's page for her role says she worked as a registered nurse team leader in community care with Vancouver Coastal Health and served in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves for over 40 years. voche.me has not checked these points with the health authority or the Navy. In 2026 she spoke in the legislature for the budget, for the freedom of information bill (Bill 9) and for the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20). She spoke against a private member's bill on long-term care reporting (Bill M232). Government releases in 2026 quote her on care for seniors at home, age-friendly community grants and a new long-term care home. The Canadian Press reported on September 26, 2026 that Lynne Block, who won West Vancouver-Capilano for the Conservatives in 2024, will run in North Vancouver-Seymour. On September 30, 2026 the Elections BC list showed Chant as the only accepted nomination in the district. 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. 16 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30 2026 · Public servicesIn progress ### Monitoring and support so seniors can stay at home A government release on February 20, 2026 quotes Chant, as parliamentary secretary, on the Long-term Care at Home program. The program puts monitoring devices in seniors' homes and adds care management and home support.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The release gives as many as 2,700 seniors by 2028 and up to $47 million through 2028 from the Canada-British Columbia Aging with Dignity agreement. The program is the government's; the release quotes her on it.
What still needs checking: How many seniors does the program serve at the end of 2026?

- [Providing at-home support for more B.C. seniors](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0016-000172)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health - [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 · Public servicesIn progress ### More long-term care homes A government release on September 21, 2026 quotes Chant on a new long-term care home in Lantzville. She said new homes like it will help meet growing demand.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The release gives 298 beds, a provincial share of $236 million and an expected opening in 2029. The project is the government's; she is quoted on it.
What still needs checking: Does the Lantzville home open in 2029 with 298 beds?

- [Construction starting on long-term care home in Lantzville](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0034-001103)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure 2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge ### Clear information for families waiting for long-term care In debate on March 2, 2026, Chant spoke against a private member's bill (Bill M232) that would publish long-term care data each month. She said families need information about their own case, from a clinician or a dashboard.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of approach. She names no measure, date or cost of her own.
What still needs checking: Would a new government offer families a way to see their own place on a wait list?

- [Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): Long Term Care Access and Transparency Act (Bill M232)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge ### Investing in health care Her campaign page says she is committed to investing in health care, education and climate readiness. The party's 2024 release announcing her nomination quotes her with the same three areas.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of priority on the campaign page. It names no measure, number or date.
What still needs checking: Which health measures would she put first in a new term?

- [Susie Chant campaign page](https://susiechant.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP - [Susie Chant nominated as BC NDP candidate in North Vancouver-Seymour (2024)](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/susie-chant-nominated-bc-ndp-candidate-north-vancouver-seymour-committing-taking-action)Campaign · BC NDP 2026 · EducationCampaign pledge ### Investing in education Her campaign page lists education among her three commitments. A government release on September 11, 2026 quotes her on the new Cloverley school in North Vancouver.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The campaign page names no measure. The release gives 585 student seats and 92 child care spaces at the new school, which is the government's project.
What still needs checking: Which school projects in the district would she support next?

- [Susie Chant campaign page](https://susiechant.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP - [23 new, improved schools opening in B.C., including one in North Vancouver](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0050-001056)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure 2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge ### Investing in climate readiness Her campaign page lists climate readiness among her three commitments. In the budget debate on February 19, 2026 she said provincial money for disaster risk reduction has helped the North Shore prepare for floods and other hazards.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of priority. It names no measure, cost or date of her own.
What still needs checking: What climate or emergency measures would she put forward?

- [Susie Chant campaign page](https://susiechant.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP - [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 · GovernanceNot established ### Change freedom of information rules and connect government services In debate on March 10, 2026, Chant spoke for Bill 9, which changes the freedom of information law. She said it lets public bodies give people their own records directly and supports Connected Services B.C., one online entry point for government services.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She cites the share of requests for personal records as 60 percent. The vote index records her yes vote at third reading on May 28, 2026. voche.me did not check whether the bill received Royal Assent. She names no cost.
What still needs checking: Is Connected Services B.C. open to the public, and how fast are records requests answered?

- [Debates of March 10, 2026 (afternoon): freedom of information bill (Bill 9)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310pm-Hansard-n138.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceNot established ### Move merit reviews into the Public Service Agency In debate on March 30, 2026 on a member's motion about merit oversight, Chant said moving the Merit Commissioner's review work into the Public Service Agency would cost less. The vote index records her no vote on the motion.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She gives no cost figure or date for the change.
What still needs checking: Do the agency's yearly hiring reports continue after the change?

- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): motion on merit oversight in the public service](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceNot established ### Pass the K'ómoks treaty In debate on April 23, 2026, Chant spoke for Bill 20, the K'ómoks Treaty Act. The vote index records her yes votes at second reading and third reading.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She names the bill as the measure. voche.me did not check whether the treaty took effect.
What still needs checking: When does the K'ómoks treaty take effect?

- [Debates of April 23, 2026 (morning): K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423am-Hansard-n161.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · TransportationNot established ### Renew driver's licences and B.C. ID online In debate on March 4, 2026, Chant spoke for Bill 6, the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, which she said would make it easier to get a licence or B.C. ID card, including online. The vote index records her yes vote at third reading on April 1, 2026.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She names no date when the online service starts and no cost.
What still needs checking: When can people renew a licence or B.C. ID online?

- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (Bill 6)](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 Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Reduce the deficit through savings and trade In debate on April 27, 2026, Chant said finding cost savings in government and growing trade lead to a lower deficit, and that cutting services now raises needs later.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of approach. She names no deficit figure or date.
What still needs checking: What deficit figure would a new government plan for?

- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): motion on a course for new MLAs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Find new trade partners In a statement on March 30, 2026, Chant said that as parliamentary secretary for the Consular Corps she chaired three meetings with representatives of the European Union and United Kingdom, the ASEAN states, and Mexico and the Mercosur nations, on trade and investment.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of approach. She names no trade measure, target or date.
What still needs checking: Which trade agreements or missions would she support?

- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): statement on trade](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · HousingCampaign pledge ### Affordable housing in North Vancouver In the budget debate on February 19, 2026, Chant said BC Builds is delivering affordable housing in North Vancouver, including 179 new homes.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: She describes a government program. She names no new measure, target or date of her own.
What still needs checking: Which housing projects in the district would she support next?

- [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 · HousingCampaign pledge ### Keep car insurance rates low In debate on April 20, 2026 on a private member's bill about car crash benefits (Bill M237), Chant said the government has kept insurance rates among the lowest in Canada. She asked that the bill go to the committee that is reviewing the insurance law. The vote index records her yes vote on sending it there.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of approach. She names no rate or date. She says the committee report is due early in 2027.
What still needs checking: What does the committee recommend in 2027?

- [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): Insurance (Vehicle) Amendment Act (Bill M237)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge ### BC NDP public safety position The BC NDP platform page lists keeping people safe as one of its headings, and the campaign page repeats the heading. Neither names a measure by Chant.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text. voche.me found no statement by Chant on policing or courts in 2026.
What still needs checking: Does Chant speak on public safety during the campaign?

- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP - [Susie Chant campaign page](https://susiechant.bcndp.ca/)Campaign · BC NDP 2026 · HousingCampaign pledge ### BC NDP housing plan The BC NDP platform page says the party is delivering 80,000 homes now and expects 300,000 more over ten years. The page does not name Chant.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text.
What still needs checking: Does Chant repeat a housing number during the campaign?

- [BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)Campaign · BC NDP City programs / Scope and delivery ## Policies, budgets & programs Recorded votes and government programs where an official source names her. A government program is the government's; it is listed here only where the release quotes her. Feb 20Expansion under way in three health authorities ### Long-term Care at Home program expanded The government announced the expansion of a program that monitors seniors at home and adds home support. The release quotes Chant as parliamentary secretary.

Scope, limits and sources

The release is the government's own account. The 2,700 figure is a goal for 2028.

- [Providing at-home support for more B.C. seniors](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0016-000172)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health Jun 3Awarded; projects run from July 2026 to June 2027 ### Age-friendly community grants awarded The government awarded $500,000 in grants to 26 communities for projects for older adults. The release quotes Chant.

Scope, limits and sources

The release is the government's own account.

- [Supporting seniors, Elders through age-friendly communities grants](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0053-000645)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health Sep 11Open ### Cloverley Elementary opens in North Vancouver The government release on new schools names the 585-seat Cloverley Elementary in her district and quotes Chant as the local MLA.

Scope, limits and sources

The school is a government and school district project. The release quotes her; it does not describe a role she had in it.

- [23 new, improved schools opening in B.C., including one in North Vancouver](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0050-001056)Official record · Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Infrastructure Feb 26Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on the 2026 budget motion The recorded vote index lists Chant voting yes on the budget motion. She also voted yes at third reading of the Supply Act (Bill 22) on May 28, 2026.

Scope, limits and sources

The index records her vote. She spoke for the budget on February 19, 2026.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 28Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20) The recorded vote index lists Chant voting no on an amendment at second reading, then yes at second reading on May 20 and at third reading on May 28, 2026.

Scope, limits and sources

She spoke for the bill on April 23, 2026.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 23, 2026 (morning): K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423am-Hansard-n161.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 Chant voting yes at second and third reading of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026, and on two amendments that the index lists as moved by Gibson.

Scope, limits and sources

The index does not describe what each amendment changed.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 10, 2026 (afternoon): freedom of information bill (Bill 9)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310pm-Hansard-n138.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 1Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (Bill 6) The recorded vote index lists Chant voting yes at third reading.

Scope, limits and sources

She spoke for the bill on March 4, 2026.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (Bill 6)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 21Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on third reading of the Forests Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 14) The recorded vote index lists Chant voting yes at third reading.

Scope, limits and sources

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

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

Scope, limits and sources

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

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 31Recorded vote, no ### Voted no on the motion on merit oversight (Motion M203) The recorded vote index lists Chant voting no on the motion.

Scope, limits and sources

She spoke against the motion on March 30, 2026.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): motion on merit oversight in the public service](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 22Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on sending Bill M237 to the insurance review committee The recorded vote index lists Chant voting yes on Motion 15, which sent the private member's bill on car crash benefits to the committee reviewing the insurance law.

Scope, limits and sources

She asked for this step in debate on April 20, 2026.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): Insurance (Vehicle) Amendment Act (Bill M237)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 22Recorded vote, no ### Voted no on first reading of a bill to repeal DRIPA The recorded vote index lists Chant voting no at first reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act.

Scope, limits and sources

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

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 5Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes on first reading of the Drug Recovery and Community Safety Act (Bill M235) The recorded vote index lists Chant voting yes at first reading.

Scope, limits and sources

First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate. It does not show support for the bill's content.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 20Casting vote as Chair, yes ### Casting vote as Chair on clause 5 of Bill 9 The recorded vote index lists Chant giving a casting vote as Chair of the committee stage on clause 5 of the freedom of information bill.

Scope, limits and sources

A casting vote by the Chair follows the rules of the House, so voche.me does not count it as her position.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Susie Chant](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesc.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Recent appearances / Read and watch ## Talks, interviews & statements Read original statements and reporting, or open the publisher’s video. A summary of a speech is labelled separately from a full recording. Feb 19Speech ### Budget debate speech Chant spoke for the 2026 budget: seniors' care, schools and child care in North Vancouver, housing, transit, emergency preparedness and health care staffing. - [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 Feb 23Speech ### Speech on the Veterans and First Responders Month Act (Bill M231) Chant spoke about veterans and first responders, including North Vancouver's fire service and RCMP. - [Debates of February 23, 2026 (morning): Veterans and First Responders Month Act (Bill M231)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223am-Hansard-n121.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 2Speech ### Speech on the Long Term Care Access and Transparency Act (Bill M232) Chant said the bill's monthly reports would not help individual families, and described home care services for seniors. - [Debates of March 2, 2026 (morning): Long Term Care Access and Transparency Act (Bill M232)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 9Speech ### Speech on the motion on clean water Chant spoke for a motion on affordable and accessible clean water. - [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 Mar 10Speech ### Speech on the freedom of information bill (Bill 9) Chant spoke for the bill and said she sat on the special committee whose recommendations it includes. - [Debates of March 10, 2026 (afternoon): freedom of information bill (Bill 9)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310pm-Hansard-n138.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 30Speech ### Statement on trade Chant described meetings she chaired with consular representatives on trade and investment. - [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): statement on trade](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 20Speech ### Speech on the Insurance (Vehicle) Amendment Act (Bill M237) Chant spoke on car crash benefits and asked that the bill go to the committee reviewing the insurance law. - [Debates of April 20, 2026 (morning): Insurance (Vehicle) Amendment Act (Bill M237)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420am-Hansard-n156.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 23Speech ### Speech on the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20) Chant spoke for the treaty bill. - [Debates of April 23, 2026 (morning): K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260423am-Hansard-n161.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 27Speech ### Speech on the motion for a course for new MLAs Chant spoke on a member's motion for a mandatory economics course for new MLAs and on deficit reduction. - [Debates of April 27, 2026 (morning): motion on a course for new MLAs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427am-Hansard-n163.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 21Speech ### Statement on elder abuse Chant spoke on elder abuse and where people can find help. - [Debates of May 21, 2026 (morning): statement on elder abuse](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260521am-Hansard-n180.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. September 25, 2026Reporting Sitka Media ### Conservatives move Lynne Block to North Vancouver-Seymour Reports that the Conservative Party moved Lynne Block to North Vancouver-Seymour and gives Chant's 2024 result. - [Caroline Elliott to run for BC Conservatives in West Vancouver-Capilano](https://www.sitkamedia.ca/caroline-elliott-to-run-for-bc-conservatives-in-west-vancouver-capilano/)Reporting · Sitka Media September 26, 2026Reporting CHEK News (The Canadian Press) ### Block to run against Chant Reports that Lynne Block will run in North Vancouver-Seymour, where Chant is the sitting member. - [Former B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott will run in election](https://cheknews.ca/former-b-c-conservative-leadership-candidate-caroline-elliott-will-run-in-election-1350286/)Reporting · CHEK News (The Canadian Press) Research / 36 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.

Official record 28 sources

Campaign 6 sources

- Susie Chant campaign page BC NDP - About, susiechant.ca Susie Chant - Working for You, susiechant.ca Susie Chant - Susie Chant on Bluesky Susie Chant - Susie Chant nominated as BC NDP candidate in North Vancouver-Seymour (2024) BC NDP · June 23, 2024 - BC NDP platform page, Fighting for You and Your Family BC NDP

Reporting 2 sources

- Former B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott will run in election CHEK News (The Canadian Press) · September 26, 2026 - Caroline Elliott to run for BC Conservatives in West Vancouver-Capilano Sitka Media · September 25, 2026

The campaign page lists no events and no measures of its own; its events section showed no results. Her own website, susiechant.ca, lists funding announcements back to 2022, most linked to party caucus releases; the caucus site answered with a notice that it is not updated during the election, so those releases were not read and none is used. Her X, Facebook and Instagram pages showed a sign-in page and were not used. Her Bluesky posts were read; the latest is from July 31, 2026, and none states a campaign measure. North Shore News and Castanet reports on the North Shore races answered HTTP 403 and were not read. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for North Vancouver-Seymour was found. Votes are taken from the vote index only; the transcripts of those votes were not opened. Her members' statements and introductions in the legislature were read only where listed under Talks. Her nursing and Navy Reserve service are her own account and the government's biography page, and were not checked with Vancouver Coastal Health or the Navy. The end date of her role as Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility was not found in an official record. 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, 16 transcripts from 2026 where she spoke, six government releases, the government page for her role, her BC NDP campaign page, her own website, her public Bluesky posts, the BC NDP platform page, and news reports from September 2026. Her commitments on this page come from what she said in the legislature, in government releases in 2026, and on her campaign page. 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-Votesc.htm) 03 / Background ## Experience & community 2024 to present ### Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care Named in the cabinet release of November 18, 2024. The government's page for the role says she is also responsible for the Consular Corps. [Government release, November 18, 2024](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0067-001590) 2024 to present ### MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour Re-elected in 2024 with 16,210 votes, 52.77% of the valid vote. [Elections BC statement of votes, 2024](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf) From December 7, 2022 ### Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility Named in the cabinet release of December 7, 2022. The release of November 18, 2024 names another member to that role. [Government release, December 7, 2022](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0097-001863) 2020 to present ### MLA The legislature record lists election years 2020 and 2024. [Legislative Assembly of British Columbia](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members) Before 2020 ### Registered nurse She told the legislature in March 2026 that she has more than 40 years as a registered nurse, more than 20 of them in the community. Her own account. [Hansard, March 2, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302am-Hansard-n128.html) 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 Susie Chant 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 Susie Chant's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.

Is this an official page for Susie Chant?

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

What party is Susie Chant running with?

Susie Chant is running for MLA with BC NDP.

Does Susie Chant currently hold public office?

Yes. Susie Chant currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care; MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour.

How many sources does this Susie Chant profile cite?

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

Why do some questions on Susie Chant's page show no answer?

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

When is the election Susie Chant is running in?

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

06 / Candidate contributions ## Space for campaign updates ### 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 B.C. · Parliamentary Secretary page ](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/cabinet/cabinet-ministers/parliamentary-secretary-seniors-services-long-term-care)Checked September 30, 2026 - [Campaign page ](https://susiechant.bcndp.ca/)Checked September 30, 2026 Missing information does not imply a candidate’s position. [Read our editorial standards.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/about) Campaign contact ## Campaign links & contact. Find the candidate’s website, social accounts and contact information. [Campaign page](https://susiechant.bcndp.ca/) [Own website](https://www.susiechant.ca/) ## View more candidates. [All candidate spaces ](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates) [MLA**A'aliya Warbus**](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/a-aliya-warbus) [MLA**Abraham Nordine**](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/abraham-nordine) Candidate Q&A ## Ask Susie Chant a question. Give your name, email and question. We send it to the campaign, and publish their answer here if we get one. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/bc/provincial-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.