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MLA in Surrey-White Rock · BC provincial 2026

# Trevor Halford

Surrey-White Rock MLA since 2020 and former interim Opposition leader, running again for the Conservative Party of BC.

Trevor Halford led the Official Opposition from December 2025 to June 2026. In the legislature in 2026 he introduced a bill to repeal DRIPA, moved to delay the freedom of information bill, and pressed the government on maternity closures at Peace Arch Hospital. He was removed from the Conservative caucus on September 18, 2026 and readmitted three days later.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

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

Conservative Party of BC2026

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Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Trevor Halford’s 18 commitments, 14 dated actions and 9 public statements, with 9 news items. Most come from the legislature record of 2026 and from Conservative caucus releases that quote him.

**18**Commitments **14**Programs **9**News articles **83**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Trevor Halford?

No campaign event for Trevor Halford was confirmed by an organizer on 2026-09-30. The dates below are voting days.

Checked September 30, 2026 · All event times are Pacific time. Recheck the organizer before travelling.

- [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

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<summary>View every date through Oct 24

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1. Oct 9No appearance confirmed
2. Oct 10No appearance confirmed
3. Oct 11No appearance confirmed
4. Oct 12No appearance confirmed
5. Oct 13No appearance confirmed
6. Oct 14No appearance confirmed
7. Oct 15No appearance confirmed
8. Oct 16<a href="#event-advance-voting">Voting day </a>
9. Oct 17No appearance confirmed
10. Oct 18No appearance confirmed
11. Oct 19No appearance confirmed
12. Oct 20No appearance confirmed
13. Oct 21No appearance confirmed
14. Oct 22No appearance confirmed
15. Oct 23No appearance confirmed
16. Oct 24<a href="#event-election-day">Voting day </a>

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### Voting dates

- Oct 16Advance voting begins
- Oct 24General voting day

At official British Columbia voting places. These dates apply to every voter and are not candidate appearances. [Find your voting place](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/where-to-vote/)

- [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

On dates without a confirmed appearance the public schedule is unknown; the candidate may still have activities that day. This static page changes only when its research is updated.

01 / Introduction

## About Trevor Halford

Trevor Halford is the Conservative Party of BC candidate in Surrey-White Rock on Elections BC’s list for the general election of October 24, 2026.

He won Surrey-White Rock in 2020 for the BC Liberal Party with 10,718 votes, 39.51% of the valid vote, and again in 2024 for the Conservative Party with 14,667 votes, 52.31%, according to the Elections BC statements of votes. The Peace Arch News reported in September 2024 that he left BC United to run for the Conservatives.

In December 2025 he became interim leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Official Opposition after John Rustad resigned, CBC News reports. Kerry-Lynne Findlay won the party leadership on May 30, 2026 and named Heather Maahs to lead the Opposition on June 30, 2026. Findlay’s shadow cabinet named Halford critic for transit and ICBC.

On September 18, 2026 Findlay removed him from the caucus. After she resigned, interim leader Lorne Doerkson readmitted him on September 21, 2026.

The party’s candidate page says he was born and raised in the district and graduated from Elgin Park Secondary and Trinity Western University. Those are the party’s own statements.

[David Eby rules out a new vehicle levy for TransLink ](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/news/david-eby-rules-out-translink-vehicle-levy-2026) [Conservative Party of BC announces 10-candidate slate for Surrey ridings ](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/news/conservative-party-bc-surrey-candidates-2026) Read the sources 

Promises / Commitments and evidence

## Commitments and the available evidence.

Published positions and selected commitments, separated by election cycle. Status labels describe the evidence reviewed, not a numerical score or a complete audit of the platform. Council approval is different from delivery.

18 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · GovernanceNot established

### Repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

On April 22, 2026 Halford introduced a bill, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act, to repeal the provincial law known as DRIPA. He said the law had cast doubt on private property and had been used to strike down provincial laws.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The House voted against first reading, 44 votes to 47, so the bill was never debated. The vote index records Halford voting for it. He gave no cost or date for a repeal after the election.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he or his party bring the repeal bill back after the election?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): DRIPA Repeal Act first reading and question period](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 Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Publish the list of court cases that cite DRIPA

In question period on April 22, 2026 Halford asked the Attorney General to table the list of more than 20 court cases the Premier had said were affected by DRIPA. A caucus release of May 28, 2026 quotes him asking for the full list.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A demand for disclosure. It names no deadline and no instrument he would use.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Did the government publish a list of the cases?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): DRIPA Repeal Act first reading and question period](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Conservatives demand list of DRIPA court cases](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-demand-ndp-release-full-list-of-court-cases-as-dripas-reach-keeps-growing/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Keep the independent Merit Commissioner

A caucus release of February 24, 2026 quotes Halford calling on the government to reverse its Budget 2026 decision to close the Office of the Merit Commissioner, which checks that public service hiring is based on merit. He asked the same in question period that day.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release gives the office’s total budget as $1.7 million. He gives no date and names no bill he would bring.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the office still exist after the election?</dd></dl></details>



- [Eby government must reinstate independent Merit Commissioner](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/eby-government-must-reinstate-independent-merit-commissioner-to-protect-fair-hiring-and-public-trust/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Debates of February 24, 2026 (morning): question period on the Merit Commissioner](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224am-Hansard-n123.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceNot established

### Delay the freedom of information bill (Bill 9) by six months

On May 5, 2026 Halford moved a hoist motion: an amendment that would delay second reading of Bill 9, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026, by six months. He said the bill adds undefined grounds to refuse requests and a new fee.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The House voted down the amendment, 42 votes to 48, in the early morning of May 7, 2026. The vote index records Halford voting for it and against second and third reading of the bill.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would a Conservative government change the freedom of information law again, and how?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9 debate and hoist motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505pm-Hansard-n173.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon, into the night): Bill 9 votes](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Conservatives move to hoist Bill 9](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-move-to-hoist-bill-9-demand-six-months-for-ndp-government-to-get-it-right/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Stop maternity closures at Peace Arch Hospital

Halford asked the government in question period on February 19 and May 27, 2026 why the maternity unit at Peace Arch Hospital in his district kept closing, and asked the Health Minister to guarantee no more closures. A caucus release of January 22, 2026 quotes him calling it a pattern of neglect.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position. He names no measure, number of doctors, cost or date of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the unit stay open through 2027?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 19, 2026 (morning): question period on Peace Arch Hospital maternity care and paramedics](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on maternity care and Premier’s Office estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Peace Arch Hospital maternity ward diverted for fifth time](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-demand-accountability-as-peace-arch-hospital-maternity-ward-diverted-for-fifth-time-since-december-2025/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [White Rock hospital to close maternity unit for 11th time since December](https://peacearchnews.com/2026/04/16/white-rock-hospital-to-close-maternity-unit-for-11th-time-since-december/)Reporting · Peace Arch News

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Hold the government to account on health care

In his budget speech on February 26, 2026 Halford said the health care system has failed people across the province and named emergency room closures and hallway beds.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

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

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Conservative platform name health measures he supports?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): budget debate speech and budget vote](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Arrests and jail time for extortion

A caucus release of February 3, 2026 quotes Halford saying an advisory group on extortion would not stop the crimes and that criminals need to be in jail.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position. It names no provincial measure, cost or number of officers.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What provincial step would he take on extortion?</dd></dl></details>



- [Advisory committee won’t stop extortion without arrests, jail time, and deportations](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/advisory-committee-wont-stop-extortion-without-arrests-jail-time-and-deportations/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Conservatives stand with Surrey as extortion crisis worsens](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-stand-with-surrey-as-extortion-crisis-worsens/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Deport foreign nationals in organized crime

The same release quotes Halford saying foreign nationals involved in organized crime should be deported.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Deportation is a federal power, so the Province cannot do this on its own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does he name a step the Province itself would take?</dd></dl></details>



- [Advisory committee won’t stop extortion without arrests, jail time, and deportations](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/advisory-committee-wont-stop-extortion-without-arrests-jail-time-and-deportations/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### End the drug decriminalization pilot and focus on treatment

A caucus release of January 7, 2026 quotes Halford saying the drug decriminalization pilot did not work and calling for a path focused on treatment, recovery and public safety.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position. No measure, cost or date. The vote index records him voting for first reading of Bill M235, the Drug Recovery and Community Safety Act, on March 5, 2026; the bill’s content was not read by voche.me.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the party platform give a treatment plan with numbers?</dd></dl></details>



- [New year, same NDP](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/new-year-same-ndp-more-talk-more-delay-and-fewer-results-for-british-columbians/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### No sales tax on security services for small business

In question period on March 11, 2026 and in the Premier’s Office estimates on May 28, 2026 Halford opposed applying provincial sales tax to the security services that small businesses hire.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position against a tax. He gives no cost of removing it and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would a Conservative government remove the tax, and when?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 11, 2026 (afternoon): question period on sales tax on security services](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260311pm-Hansard-n139.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): Premier’s Office estimates and Supply Act vote](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Bring a new budget that restores confidence

After a Moody’s downgrade, a caucus release of March 19, 2026 quotes Halford asking the government to bring a new budget. In a release of May 28, 2026 he says the government has no plan to balance the books.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position. He gives no target year for balance and no spending figure of his own. The release says Conservatives have a plan, which voche.me did not find published.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Conservative platform give a year to balance the budget?</dd></dl></details>



- [Halford warns B.C. finances at risk after fifth credit downgrade](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/halford-warns-bc-finances-at-risk-after-fifth-credit-downgrade-in-four-years/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [After a decade of NDP government](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/after-a-decade-of-ndp-government-british-columbians-have-nothing-to-show-for-record-spending-and-record-debt/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): budget debate speech and budget vote](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Support a northern oil pipeline

In question period on May 19, 2026 Halford asked the Premier to support a proposed oil pipeline to the coast and work with the other governments on it.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position. The project needs federal approval. He names no provincial measure, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What would the Province do for the project?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on an oil pipeline](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [B.C. government must stop obstructing Canadian energy](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-government-must-stop-obstructing-canadian-energy-and-economic-growth/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Earlier bar hours during the World Cup

A caucus release of June 30, 2026 quotes Halford asking the government to let bars and restaurants apply for a temporary licence to serve alcohol before morning World Cup games.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The release names the licence but no date or cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>This request was tied to the 2026 tournament and has passed.</dd></dl></details>



- [Bars and restaurants should be permitted to serve alcohol outside regular hours during World Cup](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bars-and-restaurants-should-be-permitted-to-serve-alcohol-outside-regular-hours-during-world-cup/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Restore the community housing fund

In question period on March 9, 2026 Halford criticized a $1.4 billion cut to the community housing fund and its effect on a non-profit housing project for adults with developmental disabilities.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A position against the cut. He did not say he would restore the money or name a figure of his own.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Conservative platform say what it would do with the fund?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the community housing fund](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Support Bill M237 for people with catastrophic crash injuries

As Shadow Minister for ICBC, Halford is quoted in a caucus release of July 28, 2026 backing Bill M237, a bill from MLA Sheldon Clare that would give people with catastrophic crash injuries more time to claim benefits and count the loss of one limb as catastrophic.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>The bill belongs to another member. Halford gives no cost or date. The vote index records him voting on April 22, 2026 against sending the bill to a committee.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Is the bill brought back after the election?</dd></dl></details>



- [NDP must stop delaying help for crash victims](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-must-stop-delaying-help-for-crash-victims/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): DRIPA Repeal Act first reading and question period](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Disclose World Cup security costs and tickets

In question period on April 29, 2026 Halford asked the government to say what World Cup security would cost and who in government would get tickets.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A demand for disclosure. No measure or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>None; the tournament has passed.</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of April 29, 2026 (afternoon): question period on FIFA World Cup costs](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [B.C.’s FIFA World Cup price tag climbs to $729M](https://www.mycariboonow.com/313873/news/business/tourism-business/b-c-s-fifa-world-cup-price-tag-climbs-to-729m/)Reporting · My Cariboo Now

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Keep individualized autism funding

In question period on February 18 and May 28, 2026 Halford opposed the end of individualized funding for children with autism and said his side would keep it.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Support for children with support needs falls outside the eleven scored provincial issues on this site, so it is listed without a score. He gives no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Conservative platform commit to individualized funding?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 18, 2026 (afternoon): question period on autism funding and the Merit Commissioner](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (morning): question period on the government’s record](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [NDP says one thing, does another on autism funding](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/loan-shark-for-seniors-ndp-exploits-seniors-through-property-tax-deferrals-copy/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Conservative Party of BC platform

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

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A party page. It names no measure that Halford states himself.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Read the platform when the party publishes it.</dd></dl></details>



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

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes where the legislature’s vote index names him. A bill that passed without a recorded vote names nobody and is left out.

Feb 26Budget passed on the Speaker’s casting vote

### Voted against the 2026 budget

The vote index records Halford voting nay on the budget motion. The House split 46 to 46 and the Speaker’s casting vote carried it.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The Speaker said a confidence vote should not be decided by the Chair alone, so he voted for the motion.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): budget debate speech and budget vote](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote

### Voted against the Supply Act, 2026-2027 (Bill 22)

The vote index records Halford voting nay at third reading of the bill that approves the year’s spending.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The transcript of the vote itself was not read line by line.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): Premier’s Office estimates and Supply Act vote](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Defeated at first reading

### Introduced the DRIPA Repeal Act

Halford moved first reading of his bill to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The House voted against it, 44 to 47.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

Most bills pass first reading without a vote. This one went to a recorded division.

</details>

- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): DRIPA Repeal Act first reading and question period](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 Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 20Bill passed third reading on May 28, 2026

### Voted against the K’ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)

The vote index records Halford voting for an amendment at second reading and then nay at second and third reading of the bill that puts the K’ómoks treaty into law.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

He did not speak in the debate, according to the speech index.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA and the K’ómoks Treaty Act vote](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 6Amendment defeated; bill later passed third reading

### Moved and voted for the six-month delay of Bill 9

Halford moved the hoist amendment on May 5. In the sitting of May 6, which ran past 3 a.m., the House defeated it 42 to 48, and the vote index records him voting for it and against second reading.

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The vote index records him voting nay at third reading on May 28, 2026.

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- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9 debate and hoist motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505pm-Hansard-n173.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon, into the night): Bill 9 votes](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 31Recorded vote

### Voted for the motion on merit oversight in the public service (Motion M203)

The vote index records Halford voting yea on Motion M203. He spoke for the motion on March 30, 2026.

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The text and result of the motion were not read in the transcript of the vote.

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- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): debate on the Merit Commissioner motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Motion passed

### Voted against sending Bill M237 to a committee

The vote index records Halford voting nay on Motion 15, which sent the crash injury bill to the committee that reviews the auto insurance law. The motion passed 49 to 42.

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A caucus release later says the committee step delayed help for injured people.

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- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): DRIPA Repeal Act first reading and question period](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 21Recorded vote

### Voted for the Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 14)

The vote index records Halford voting yea at third reading.

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

Apr 1Recorded vote

### Voted for the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 6)

The vote index records Halford voting yea at third reading.

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

May 4Recorded vote

### Voted for the Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act (Bill M217)

The vote index records Halford voting yea on the report of the bill as amended.

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

Feb 26Recorded vote

### Voted for first reading of the Human Rights Code Repeal Act

The vote index records Halford voting yea at first reading. In debate on March 12, 2026 he said he supports human rights and that, as interim leader, he had chosen to vote yes on first readings.

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A first reading vote lets a bill be printed; Halford described his yes vote that way in the House.

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- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 12, 2026 (afternoon): debate on the human rights code motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312pm-Hansard-n141.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 12Recorded vote

### Voted for the motion supporting the human rights code (Motion 13)

The vote index records Halford voting yea on an amendment and on the motion.

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He spoke in the debate the same day.

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- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Trevor Halford](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesh.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 12, 2026 (afternoon): debate on the human rights code motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312pm-Hansard-n141.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Recorded vote

### Voted for the Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 12)

The vote index records Halford voting yea at third reading.

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

Dec 4Ended June 30, 2026

### Interim Leader of the Official Opposition

Halford led the Conservative caucus and the Official Opposition from December 2025 until June 30, 2026, CBC News reports. He also served as interim party leader until Kerry-Lynne Findlay won the leadership on May 30, 2026, according to Global News.

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- [New B.C. Conservative leader promotes loyalist MLAs to key leadership positions](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-conservative-new-leadership-positions-9.7253522)Reporting · CBC News
- [A look back at Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s 4 months as BC Conservative leader](https://globalnews.ca/news/12066889/kerry-lynne-findlay-timeline-resignation/)Reporting · Global News
- [Conservative interim leader Trevor Halford leads caucus](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservative-interim-leader-trevor-halford-leads-focused-conservative-caucus-ready-to-take-on-the-ndp-government/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

Recent appearances / Read and watch

## Talks, interviews & statements

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

Feb 17Speech

### Speech on the Tumbler Ridge shootings

Spoke in support of the House motion on the shootings in Tumbler Ridge and named the children who were killed.

- [Debates of February 17, 2026 (afternoon): motion on the Tumbler Ridge shootings](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260217pm-Hansard-n117.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Feb 26Speech

### Reply to the 2026 budget

Spoke on mental health services, health care, the deficit and new taxes that he said fall on seniors.

- [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): budget debate speech and budget vote](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 3Speech

### Response to the ministerial statement on Iran

Spoke about human rights in Iran and a Vancouver rally he attended.

- [Debates of March 3, 2026 (morning): response on Iran and question period on DRIPA](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303am-Hansard-n130.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 12Speech

### Debate on the human rights code motion

Said he supports human rights and asked for review of how the human rights tribunal uses its powers.

- [Debates of March 12, 2026 (afternoon): debate on the human rights code motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312pm-Hansard-n141.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 13Debate coverage

### Question period on DRIPA amendments

Asked the Premier why the government delayed the DRIPA amendments it had called urgent.

- [Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA amendments](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 27Speech

### Response on the Lapu-Lapu Festival anniversary

Named the 11 people killed in the 2025 attack and thanked first responders and the Filipino community.

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

May 5Speech

### Bill 9 second reading speech and hoist motion

Opposed the freedom of information bill and moved to delay it by six months.

- [Debates of May 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9 debate and hoist motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505pm-Hansard-n173.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 27Debate coverage

### Questions to the Premier in budget estimates

Questioned the Premier on staff pay, the sales tax on security services, gynecological cancer specialists in Fraser Health and the Burnaby Hospital project.

- [Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on maternity care and Premier’s Office estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): Premier’s Office estimates and Supply Act vote](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Sep 22Interview

### Interview after rejoining the Conservative caucus

Told the Surrey Now-Leader he backs interim leader Lorne Doerkson and would welcome joining with CentreBC.

- [Surrey-White Rock MLA focuses on future after Conservative party chaos](https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/22/surrey-white-rock-mla-focuses-on-future-after-conservative-party-chaos/)Reporting · Surrey Now-Leader

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.

Campaign disputeSeptember 18, 2026

### Removed from the Conservative caucus, then readmitted

Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said on September 18, 2026 that Halford, John Rustad and Claire Rattée would no longer be members of the Conservative caucus. Her statement said there was no room for internal power struggles and named no specific act by any of the three. The Speaker’s office was notified the same day, according to the Surrey Now-Leader.

#### Candidate or party response

Halford said he was not going anywhere and still planned to run in Surrey-White Rock, the Surrey Now-Leader reported.

#### Verified status and limits

Findlay resigned as leader on September 20, 2026. On September 21 interim leader Lorne Doerkson told the Speaker that Halford had been readmitted to the caucus, according to the caucus statement and CBC News. Elections BC lists him as the Conservative Party candidate.

- [Statement from Kerry-Lynne Findlay](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-hon-kerry-lynne-findlay/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [Surrey-White Rock MLA Halford among 3 latest out from B.C. Conservatives](https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/18/surrey-white-rock-mla-halford-out-from-b-c-conservatives/)Reporting · Surrey Now-Leader
- [Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kerry-lynne-findlay-resigns-as-leader-of-the-b-c-conservative-party-9.7351532)Reporting · CBC News
- [Lorne Doerkson named B.C. Conservatives interim leader following Findlay resignation](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lorne-doerkson-named-b-c-conservatives-interim-leader-9.7352318)Reporting · CBC News
- [Statement from Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson on caucus membership](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-interim-leader-lorne-doerkson-on-caucus-membership/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia
- [5 MLAs, including former leader, returning to B.C. Conservative caucus as prospect of election looms](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/john-rustad-rejoins-b-c-conservative-caucus-9.7352398)Reporting · CBC News (The Canadian Press)

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.

April 16, 2026Reporting

Peace Arch News

### Peace Arch Hospital maternity unit closes for the 11th time

Quotes Halford calling the closures a crisis.

- [White Rock hospital to close maternity unit for 11th time since December](https://peacearchnews.com/2026/04/16/white-rock-hospital-to-close-maternity-unit-for-11th-time-since-december/)Reporting · Peace Arch News

April 28, 2026Reporting

Peace Arch News

### Twelfth maternity diversion at Peace Arch Hospital

Names Halford among those who call the diversions a crisis.

- [White Rock hospital to undergo 12th maternity diversion since December](https://peacearchnews.com/2026/04/28/white-rock-hospital-to-undergo-12th-maternity-diversion-since-december/)Reporting · Peace Arch News

May 7, 2026Reporting

CBC News

### All-night debate on Bill 9

Reports the overnight debate and quotes Halford’s statement on the delay motion.

- [Politicians were up all night debating B.C.’s Bill 9. Why does it matter so much?](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bill-9-all-night-debate-9.7191838)Reporting · CBC News

May 29, 2026Reporting

My Cariboo Now

### World Cup cost estimate rises

Reports Halford criticizing the timing of the cost disclosure and ticket prices.

- [B.C.’s FIFA World Cup price tag climbs to $729M](https://www.mycariboonow.com/313873/news/business/tourism-business/b-c-s-fifa-world-cup-price-tag-climbs-to-729m/)Reporting · My Cariboo Now

June 30, 2026Reporting

CBC News

### Maahs replaces Halford as Opposition leader

Reports that Findlay named Heather Maahs interim leader of the Official Opposition in place of Halford.

- [New B.C. Conservative leader promotes loyalist MLAs to key leadership positions](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-conservative-new-leadership-positions-9.7253522)Reporting · CBC News
- [Findlay shakes up B.C. Conservative caucus leadership, installs Maahs as interim leader](https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/06/29/findlay-shakes-up-b-c-conservative-caucus-leadership-installs-maahs-as-interim-leader/)Reporting · Langley Advance Times

September 18, 2026Reporting

Surrey Now-Leader

### Halford among three removed from the Conservative caucus

Reports the removal and Halford’s statement that he will run again.

- [Surrey-White Rock MLA Halford among 3 latest out from B.C. Conservatives](https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/18/surrey-white-rock-mla-halford-out-from-b-c-conservatives/)Reporting · Surrey Now-Leader

September 21, 2026Reporting

CBC News (The Canadian Press)

### Rustad, Halford and others readmitted to caucus

Reports that interim leader Lorne Doerkson readmitted five MLAs, including Halford.

- [5 MLAs, including former leader, returning to B.C. Conservative caucus as prospect of election looms](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/john-rustad-rejoins-b-c-conservative-caucus-9.7352398)Reporting · CBC News (The Canadian Press)

September 22, 2026Interview

Surrey Now-Leader

### Halford focuses on the future after party turmoil

Interview with Halford after he rejoined the caucus.

- [Surrey-White Rock MLA focuses on future after Conservative party chaos](https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/22/surrey-white-rock-mla-focuses-on-future-after-conservative-party-chaos/)Reporting · Surrey Now-Leader

September 29, 2026Reporting

Surrey Now-Leader

### Conservative candidates named in all 10 Surrey ridings

Lists Halford as the incumbent Conservative candidate in Surrey-White Rock.

- [Conservative candidates named in all 10 Surrey ridings for B.C. election](https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/29/conservative-candidates-named-in-all-10-surrey-ridings-for-b-c-election/)Reporting · Surrey Now-Leader

Research / 83 linked sources

## Check the evidence

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

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

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

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

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2020-provincial-general-election.pdf">Statement of votes, 2020 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 Trevor Halford </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260217pm-Hansard-n117.html">Debates of February 17, 2026 (afternoon): motion on the Tumbler Ridge shootings </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 17, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html">Debates of February 18, 2026 (afternoon): question period on autism funding and the Merit Commissioner </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260219am-Hansard-n119.html">Debates of February 19, 2026 (morning): question period on Peace Arch Hospital maternity care and paramedics </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260223pm-Hansard-n122.html">Debates of February 23, 2026 (afternoon): question period on political staff and contracts </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 23, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260224am-Hansard-n123.html">Debates of February 24, 2026 (morning): question period on the Merit Commissioner </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 24, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html">Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): budget debate speech and budget vote </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 26, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302pm-Hansard-n129.html">Debates of March 2, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the federal agreement with the Musqueam Nation </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303am-Hansard-n130.html">Debates of March 3, 2026 (morning): response on Iran and question period on DRIPA </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 3, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html">Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the Musqueam agreement </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html">Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the community housing fund </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 11, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312am-Hansard-n140.html">Debates of March 12, 2026 (morning): question period on land title and property rights </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 12, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260312pm-Hansard-n141.html">Debates of March 12, 2026 (afternoon): debate on the human rights code motion </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 12, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330am-Hansard-n142.html">Debates of March 30, 2026 (morning): debate on the Merit Commissioner motion </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): question period on DRIPA amendments </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260401pm-Hansard-n146.html">Debates of April 1, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA and the Richmond letter </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 1, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260413pm-Hansard-n150.html">Debates of April 13, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA amendments </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 13, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260415pm-Hansard-n153.html">Debates of April 15, 2026 (afternoon): question period on a health care adviser contract </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 15, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260420pm-Hansard-n157.html">Debates of April 20, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html">Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): DRIPA Repeal Act first reading and question period </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 22, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html">Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): Lapu-Lapu Day statement and question period </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260428am-Hansard-n165.html">Debates of April 28, 2026 (morning): question period on DRIPA </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 28, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260429pm-Hansard-n167.html">Debates of April 29, 2026 (afternoon): question period on FIFA World Cup costs </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 29, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html">Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA and the Eskay Creek mine </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 5, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260505pm-Hansard-n173.html">Debates of May 5, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9 debate and hoist motion </a>

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

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 6, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html">Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on an oil pipeline </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html">Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA and the K’ómoks Treaty Act vote </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260521am-Hansard-n180.html">Debates of May 21, 2026 (morning): question period on DRIPA </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 21, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260525pm-Hansard-n183.html">Debates of May 25, 2026 (afternoon): question period on natural gas heating </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260527pm-Hansard-n186.html">Debates of May 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on maternity care and Premier’s Office estimates </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528am-Hansard-n187.html">Debates of May 28, 2026 (morning): question period on the government’s record </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 28, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html">Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): Premier’s Office estimates and Supply Act vote </a>

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

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- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/trevor-halford/">Trevor Halford candidate page </a>

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

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

  Conservative Party of BC
- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/conservative-party-of-bc-announces-strong-surrey-candidates-for-serious-times/">Conservative Party of BC Announces Strong Surrey Candidates For Serious Times </a>

  Conservative Party of BC · September 29, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservative-interim-leader-trevor-halford-leads-focused-conservative-caucus-ready-to-take-on-the-ndp-government/">Conservative interim leader Trevor Halford leads caucus </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · December 4, 2025
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/halford-announces-conservative-opposition-team-as-caucus-strengthens-its-work-holding-government-to-account/">Halford announces Conservative Opposition team </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · December 10, 2025
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/new-year-same-ndp-more-talk-more-delay-and-fewer-results-for-british-columbians/">New year, same NDP </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · January 7, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-demand-accountability-as-peace-arch-hospital-maternity-ward-diverted-for-fifth-time-since-december-2025/">Peace Arch Hospital maternity ward diverted for fifth time </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · January 22, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-stand-with-surrey-as-extortion-crisis-worsens/">Conservatives stand with Surrey as extortion crisis worsens </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · January 28, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bc-government-must-stop-obstructing-canadian-energy-and-economic-growth/">B.C. government must stop obstructing Canadian energy </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · January 29, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/advisory-committee-wont-stop-extortion-without-arrests-jail-time-and-deportations/">Advisory committee won’t stop extortion without arrests, jail time, and deportations </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 3, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/loan-shark-for-seniors-ndp-exploits-seniors-through-property-tax-deferrals-copy/">NDP says one thing, does another on autism funding </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 18, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/eby-scraps-independent-hiring-watchdog-giving-himself-free-rein-to-reward-political-friends-and-insiders/">Eby scraps independent hiring watchdog </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 18, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/eby-government-must-reinstate-independent-merit-commissioner-to-protect-fair-hiring-and-public-trust/">Eby government must reinstate independent Merit Commissioner </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 24, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/out-of-touch-ndp-prioritizes-perks-over-people-in-unprecedented-financial-times/">NDP prioritizes perks over people </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 25, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/eby-ndp-weakening-freedom-of-information-to-avoid-scrutiny/">Eby NDP weakening freedom of information </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · March 4, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/halford-warns-bc-finances-at-risk-after-fifth-credit-downgrade-in-four-years/">Halford warns B.C. finances at risk after fifth credit downgrade </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · March 19, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/halford-says-ebys-politically-driven-dripa-chaos-has-created-uncertainty-damaged-confidence-and-is-costing-british-columbians/">Halford on the plan to suspend parts of DRIPA </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · April 2, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-move-to-hoist-bill-9-demand-six-months-for-ndp-government-to-get-it-right/">Conservatives move to hoist Bill 9 </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · May 5, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/conservatives-demand-ndp-release-full-list-of-court-cases-as-dripas-reach-keeps-growing/">Conservatives demand list of DRIPA court cases </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · May 28, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/after-a-decade-of-ndp-government-british-columbians-have-nothing-to-show-for-record-spending-and-record-debt/">After a decade of NDP government </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · May 28, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/bars-and-restaurants-should-be-permitted-to-serve-alcohol-outside-regular-hours-during-world-cup/">Bars and restaurants should be permitted to serve alcohol outside regular hours during World Cup </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 30, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/kerry-lynne-findlay-announces-shadow-cabinet/">Kerry-Lynne Findlay announces shadow cabinet </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 30, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-must-stop-delaying-help-for-crash-victims/">NDP must stop delaying help for crash victims </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · July 28, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/the-b-c-conservative-winning-team/">The B.C. Conservative winning team </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · September 9, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-hon-kerry-lynne-findlay/">Statement from Kerry-Lynne Findlay </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/statement-from-interim-leader-lorne-doerkson-on-caucus-membership/">Statement from Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson on caucus membership </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · September 21, 2026
- <a href="https://x.com/trevhal">Trevor Halford on X (@TrevHal) </a>

  X

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<summary>Reporting 15 sources

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- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-conservative-new-leadership-positions-9.7253522">New B.C. Conservative leader promotes loyalist MLAs to key leadership positions </a>

  CBC News · June 30, 2026
- <a href="https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/06/29/findlay-shakes-up-b-c-conservative-caucus-leadership-installs-maahs-as-interim-leader/">Findlay shakes up B.C. Conservative caucus leadership, installs Maahs as interim leader </a>

  Langley Advance Times · June 29, 2026
- <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/12066889/kerry-lynne-findlay-timeline-resignation/">A look back at Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s 4 months as BC Conservative leader </a>

  Global News · September 21, 2026
- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kerry-lynne-findlay-resigns-as-leader-of-the-b-c-conservative-party-9.7351532">Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party </a>

  CBC News · September 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lorne-doerkson-named-b-c-conservatives-interim-leader-9.7352318">Lorne Doerkson named B.C. Conservatives interim leader following Findlay resignation </a>

  CBC News · September 21, 2026
- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/john-rustad-rejoins-b-c-conservative-caucus-9.7352398">5 MLAs, including former leader, returning to B.C. Conservative caucus as prospect of election looms </a>

  CBC News (The Canadian Press) · September 21, 2026
- <a href="https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/18/surrey-white-rock-mla-halford-out-from-b-c-conservatives/">Surrey-White Rock MLA Halford among 3 latest out from B.C. Conservatives </a>

  Surrey Now-Leader · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/22/surrey-white-rock-mla-focuses-on-future-after-conservative-party-chaos/">Surrey-White Rock MLA focuses on future after Conservative party chaos </a>

  Surrey Now-Leader · September 22, 2026
- <a href="https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/29/conservative-candidates-named-in-all-10-surrey-ridings-for-b-c-election/">Conservative candidates named in all 10 Surrey ridings for B.C. election </a>

  Surrey Now-Leader · September 29, 2026
- <a href="https://surreynowleader.com/2026/09/28/b-c-votes-whos-running-in-surrey-ridings-oct-24-and-what-happened-last-election/">B.C. votes: Who’s running in Surrey ridings Oct. 24 and what happened last election </a>

  Surrey Now-Leader · September 28, 2026
- <a href="https://peacearchnews.com/2026/04/16/white-rock-hospital-to-close-maternity-unit-for-11th-time-since-december/">White Rock hospital to close maternity unit for 11th time since December </a>

  Peace Arch News · April 16, 2026
- <a href="https://peacearchnews.com/2026/04/28/white-rock-hospital-to-undergo-12th-maternity-diversion-since-december/">White Rock hospital to undergo 12th maternity diversion since December </a>

  Peace Arch News · April 28, 2026
- <a href="https://peacearchnews.com/2024/09/03/surrey-white-rock-mla-trevor-halford-to-run-for-bc-conservatives/">Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford to run for BC Conservatives </a>

  Peace Arch News · September 3, 2024
- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bill-9-all-night-debate-9.7191838">Politicians were up all night debating B.C.’s Bill 9. Why does it matter so much? </a>

  CBC News · May 7, 2026
- <a href="https://www.mycariboonow.com/313873/news/business/tourism-business/b-c-s-fifa-world-cup-price-tag-climbs-to-729m/">B.C.’s FIFA World Cup price tag climbs to $729M </a>

  My Cariboo Now · May 29, 2026

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No campaign website of his own was found; his link page on Linktree points to the party page. His X, Facebook and Instagram posts could not be read, because they show a sign-in page. The Conservative platform was not yet published on 2026-09-30, so no party measure is tied to him. The Premier’s Office estimates debates of May 27 and 28, 2026 were read for his questions, not line by line. Votes come from the vote index; most vote transcripts were not opened, so the text of Motion M203 and Bill M235 was not read. His speeches in the 2025 sessions and earlier were not read. His work before 2020, as a political staff member and at a pipeline company, rests on reporting that was not opened, so it is left out. The reason Kerry-Lynne Findlay removed him from caucus is not stated in her statement, and no source opened by voche.me quotes a reason from either side. The party candidate page labels him "Interim Conservative Party Leader"; reporting shows he held that role until May 30, 2026, so the label is out of date. No all-candidates meeting for Surrey-White Rock was found. Elections BC listed no other candidate in the district on 2026-09-30, and nominations close on October 3. 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 the 2020 and 2024 statements of votes, the legislature’s 2026 speech and vote indexes, 34 transcripts from 2026 where he spoke, 23 Conservative caucus releases that quote or name him, his party candidate page, and reporting from CBC News, Global News, the Surrey Now-Leader and the Peace Arch News.

His commitments on this page come from what he said in the legislature and in caucus releases in 2026. He has no campaign website of his own, and the party platform was not yet published. 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-Votesh.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

December 2025 to June 30, 2026

### Interim Leader of the Official Opposition

Served after John Rustad resigned, until Kerry-Lynne Findlay named Heather Maahs, according to CBC News.

[CBC News, June 30, 2026](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-conservative-new-leadership-positions-9.7253522)

2024 to present

### MLA for Surrey-White Rock, Conservative Party

Elected in 2024 with 14,667 votes, 52.31% of the valid vote.

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

2020 to 2024

### MLA for Surrey-White Rock, BC Liberal Party

Elected in 2020 with 10,718 votes, 39.51% of the valid vote.

[Elections BC statement of votes, 2020](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2020-provincial-general-election.pdf)

04 / Questions & answers

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05 / About this page

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<summary>Is this an official page for Trevor Halford?</summary>



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

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<summary>What party is Trevor Halford running with?</summary>



Trevor Halford is running for MLA with Conservative Party of BC.

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<summary>Does Trevor Halford currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Trevor Halford currently serves as MLA for Surrey-White Rock.

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<summary>How many sources does this Trevor Halford profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 7 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.

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<summary>Why do some questions on Trevor Halford's page show no answer?</summary>



The "Questions &amp; answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Trevor Halford 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 Trevor Halford 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

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## Sources & transparency

- [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Party candidate page ](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/trevor-halford/)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Trevor Halford · Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/TrevorHalfordBC)Checked October 2, 2026
- [Trevor Halford · Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/trevor_halford/)Checked October 2, 2026
- [Trevor Halford · X ](https://x.com/TrevHal)Checked October 2, 2026

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