BC NDP
Incumbent Michele Babchuk was first elected as MLA in 2020. Her bio says she is a former councillor for the City of Campbell River, chair of the Strathcona Regional District Board and school Board member, and a strong advocate for improving education, resource opportunities, and internet connectivity, improve healthcare and create new job opportunities for residents of the North Island.
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BC Conservative Party
Anna Kindy is a physician and addiction specialist with a career spanning 35 years. Her bio states she is an advocate for marginalised and stigmatised populations of the North Island and employs a compassionate approach to healthcare. She wants to break away from politics as usual and to provide a strong voice for the North Island, pushing for improvements in the standard of living, work environments, and access to healthcare.
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BC Green Party
Nic Dedeluk is a marine biologist and environmental advocate. Her bio says she has co-founded the Cetus Research & Conservation Society and led the development of the Straitwatch Program, and worked closely with First Nations in successfully transitioning 17 open-net fish farms out of the Broughton Archipelago. She is passionate about creating a sustainable future where economic growth and environmental sustainability go hand in hand.
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