# Abbotsford-Mission provincial by-election > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/abbotsford-mission-provincial-by-election > Updated: 2026-09-10T02:47:00.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2. The Abbotsford-Mission provincial by-election in British Columbia has entered its active campaigning phase following the resignation of former MLA Reann Gasper. Five candidates have been confirmed to represent the BC NDP, the Conservative Party, the BC Green Party, CentreBC, and the Libertarian Party. On September 9, candidates participated in a debate hosted by the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. The discussion focused on provincial budgets, taxation, and affordability. During the event, Conservative candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay criticized a proposed PST expansion scheduled for October 1, arguing it would negatively impact small businesses and seniors. In response, NDP candidate Pam Alexis defended the expansion as a necessary measure to fund services after the elimination of the carbon tax. The debate also included Stephen Fowler of the BC Green Party and Lakhwinder Jhaj of CentreBC. Tensions rose during the proceedings when Alexis suggested an opponent was attempting to ‘sow division within the community.’ Voting is scheduled for September 26, 2026, with advance polling occurring between September 18 and September 23. ## Claims - Kerry-Lynne Findley criticized the NDP government regarding taxation and the provincial debt. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Pam Alexis stated the PST expansion is necessary due to the elimination of the carbon tax. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A PST expansion affecting several professional services is scheduled to take effect on October 1. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce hosted a 90-minute candidates debate for the Abbotsford-Mission riding. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Abbotsford-Mission MLA candidates debate taxation and budgets MLA candidates for Abbotsford-Mission debated taxation, affordability, and provincial budgets during a recent Chamber of Commerce event, highlighting clashes over proposed PST expansions. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abbotsford-mission-candidates-debate-taxation-and-affordability ### 2026-09-05: Abbotsford-Mission by-election candidates confirmed Five candidates have been confirmed for the Abbotsford-Mission provincial by-election in British Columbia, with voting scheduled for September 26, 2026, following upcoming candidate debates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abbotsford-mission-by-election-candidates-confirmed --- Cite as: Abbotsford-Mission provincial by-election. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/abbotsford-mission-provincial-by-election