Susie Chant will represent the BC NDP in North Vancouver-Seymour, pledging to put people’s needs ahead of powerful interests.

Susie Chant was raised on the North Shore, and has called the Lynn Valley home since 1988. She has spent her career caring for and protecting people: as a Registered Nurse, a member of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves, and now as an MLA.

“People in North Vancouver-Seymour look out for each other, and we need a government that’s looking out for us as well,” said Chant. “That means a commitment in people through healthcare, education, and climate readiness. With the BC NDP we get stronger public services - with Falcon or Rustad, we would get reckless cuts. We can’t afford that risk.”

Since forming government in July 2017, the BC NDP has taken action on crucial issues that matter to the people of North Vancouver-Seymour, including:

• Putting people ahead of speculators and investors by bringing in tough new restrictions on short-term rentals and a speculation tax, plus simplified approvals that make it easier and faster to get 300,000 new homes built;
• Helping people get care when they need it by building and upgrading hospitals in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and Richmond;
• Helping people with costs by eliminating MSP Premiums, reducing ICBC rates by $500 a year, boosting the BC Family Benefit by $445, cutting childcare fees in half, and making birth control free; and
• Keeping communities safe by hiring 250 more police officers, giving police more power to address public drug use, cracking down on repeat violent offenders, and taking on organized crime — including seizing Hells Angels clubhouses and many other proceeds of crime.

“As a registered nurse, Susie understands what families need to thrive, grow and be well, and is committed to delivering those things in public office,” said Premier David Eby. “People in North Vancouver-Seymour need an MLA who is in their corner. That MLA is Susie Chant.”

Susie Chant will join David Eby and 91 other exceptional BC NDP candidates in this fall’s provincial election, all committed to real action to help people build a good life here in BC.