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Abbotsford-Mission MLA candidates debate taxation and budgets
MLA candidates for the Abbotsford-Mission riding participated in a debate hosted by the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce on September 9, 2026. The discussion covered key issues including affordability, provincial budgets, and taxation.
Conservative Party of BC candidate Kerry-Lynne Findley criticized the NDP government regarding a proposed PST expansion set for October 1, arguing it will negatively impact small businesses and seniors. NDP candidate Pam Alexis defended the expansion, stating it is necessary to fund services following the elimination of the carbon tax.
The debate also featured Stephen Fowler of the BC Green Party and Lakhwinder Jhaj of CentreBC. Tensions rose when Alexis suggested an opponent was attempting to sow division within the community.
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Abbotsford-Mission · BC Green Party · BC NDP · Conservative Party of BC · Kerry-Lynne Findley · Pam Alexis
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce hosted a 90-minute candidates debate for the Abbotsford-Mission riding. abbynews.com · missioncityrecord.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pam Alexis stated the PST expansion is necessary due to the elimination of the carbon tax. abbynews.com · missioncityrecord.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kerry-Lynne Findley criticized the NDP government regarding taxation and the provincial debt. abbynews.com · missioncityrecord.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] A PST expansion affecting several professional services is scheduled to take effect on October 1. abbynews.com · missioncityrecord.com · thefreepress.ca