The primary motivation for Sam to run for office was to get the economy back on track, starting with reining in the deficit. Under the NDP, our provincial deficit is projected to hit $129 Billion next year. Interest costs alone are $4 Billion a year!

That $4 Billion could help us build a new bridge to the North Shore or build ~4,000 affordable homes. But now, that is just money we’re taking away from future generations. If we are borrowing today, we will pay for it in the future - either directly (taxes) or indirectly (inflation).

His economic policy will focus on: 

1. Reform policies to stimulate job creation in the private sector

2. Improve efficiency in government to deliver on-time, on-budget results for projects backed by public spending

3. Cut wasteful spending and balance the budget

To know more about his thoughts on how to recover our province’s economy, click here. 

1. Families in British Columbia are struggling to make ends meet. Sam understands that and if he is elected and forms government with the Conservative Party of BC, they will help British Columbians by:
   1. Introducing a provincial income tax rebate for renters and homeowners, starting in 2026. The rebate will exempt up to $3,000 a month spent on rent or mortgage interest from provincial income taxes. This will be applicable for households making under $250,000 a year.

2. Getting rid of the provincial carbon tax, bringing down the price of gas. This will have a cascading effect on the prices of goods and services, starting including groceries and other daily use goods.

Everyone has a healthcare related horror story, particularly around wait times. Sam and the Conservative Party of BC want to reform our healthcare system to get to a better funding model - one that puts patient outcomes and results first. 

They have a strategy to attract doctors and nurses today to solve the ridiculous wait times to access healthcare, and also a medium to longer term plan that trains doctors for the future and invests in facilities. Sam has written in detail about this here.

Sam and the Conservative Party of BC know that we need to increase the rate at which affordable homes are being built. They have a plan to get BC building again, restore affordability, and make sure that all British Columbians have the chance to own a home and thrive.
They will:
1. Speed Up Housing Approvals
2. Repeal Hidden Taxes on Housing
3. Support Transit Oriented Communities
4. End Over-Regulation and Defend Property Rights

The detailed plan to Get BC building again can be read here.

Our drug policy needs to consider BOTH public safety and care for victims of addiction. Care for victims is absolutely essential - but there is absolutely no merit in locating or building new facilities for this in residential areas near schools and daycare centers, like the one that has been approved at the intersection of Mountain Highway and East Keith Road. 

BC needs to invest in more beds in rehabilitation centres, and directly attack the cause over treating the symptoms. This would mean getting serious about cutting off illicit drug supplies and in support for victims of addiction.

Sam strongly opposes this project, which would put a facility to house people requiring care for drug addiction issues just across the street from a daycare and in a residential neighborhood. Sam believes that we must put public safety first and while such facilities are essential they should be located away from residential areas.

He condemns the BC NDP for forcing the approval despite strong opposition from local residents backed by crime rate data showing a 6x increase in RCMP visits. Sam commits to doing everything possible to roll back Provincial Funding on this decision, and ensure that no such projects that receive provincial funding are located in residential areas.

Click here to read Sam's full statement on this issue.

New Second Narrows Bridge
North Vancouver - Seymour residents are frustrated with the traffic congestion and unreliable transit. In order to get BC moving again, Sam and the Conservative Party of BC have committed to a new bridge to the North Shore. To keep pace with the growing needs of our community, this bridge will be constructed with expanded capacity for both cars and public transit services.

Sam's statement on the bridge can be read here.

The BC Conservatives' announcement with extended infrastructure plans can be read here.

East - West Dedicated Lane
North Shore residents spend several hours a week just waiting to get on to the bridge. Sometimes, they're only going to the local stores but still get stuck in the line-up to the bridge. This is with a dedicated lane for traffic heading towards Dollarton and Seymour. The MOTI under the BC NDP government is pushing through a reckless plan to eliminate the dedicated lane without proper consultation and against the wishes of the DNV. Sam is against this plan and has written in detail about the need to maintain the dedicated lane and the need for further improvements to our bridge infrastructure. You can read that here.

Expand Public Transit
Transink is facing a $600M funding gap. This happened under the BC NDP's watch.
The BC Conservatives will support Translink with:
1. Stop-Gap Funding and Long-Term Plan: Provide two years of stop-gap funding to develop a “Back-on-Track Plan,” a sustainable funding model addressing financial mismanagement, overcrowding, and capacity issues.
2. TransLink Accountability Audit: Conduct a comprehensive audit to provide transparency on how taxpayer dollars are spent.
3. Address Overcrowded Routes: Review and address overcrowding in bus routes, Sky Trains and the Sea Bus by expanding services  
4. Exploring innovative ways for Translink to generate revenues while leaving fares unchanged, by allowing them to develop crown land along transit corridors. This can help make up for the reduced revenues raised from the gas tax as EV adoption increases in BC.

Regional Commuter Rail
Having lived in Europe, Sam completely understands how important and viable a good regional rail network is.
He would be in favour of getting started on a feasibility study that can start mapping out the requirements, costs, structure, design and timeline.

The cost of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant was budgeted for $725 million and ended up costing $3.86B with completion delayed by 4 years. The BC NDP government closed the office of the Provincial Auditor, who would have normally provided oversight to this project to stop mismanagement like this one. The mismanagement associated with this project will leave future generations to deal with the resulting debt. Sam and The BC Conservatives will launch an independent investigation into this and complete a thorough review of the Metro Vancouver governance model to ensure future projects are on time and within budget. The announcement can be read here.

Access to Capilano University and Raven Woods is limited to a single road, creating a risk that thousands of residents could be stranded during emergencies like wildfires or flooding, while also contributing to congestion. This restricted access hampers first responders' ability to assist effectively. If elected, Sam will prioritize the development of a second access road to improve safety, support first responders, and alleviate traffic issues in these areas.

Climate Change
Climate change is a huge threat, but BC cannot solve it by taxation given our global emissions are tiny (64 Megatonnes) compared to China (13,000 Megatonnes) and India (3,000 Megatonnes). To solve this global issue, Sam proposes investing in Carbon Capture R&D, and then exporting that technology to China, India and the US to make a true global difference in reducing carbon emissions while creating green, high tech and well paying jobs in our communities.

Fish Farms
Taking care of our environment means taking care of our wildlife. Sam is against open-net factory fish farming that release sea lice, parasites, and other diseases on the migration routes of wild salmon - and is committed to being a strong advocate on the issue to mitigate damage to wild salmon habitats.

Fish and Wildlife Management
Sam and The Conservative Party of BC recognize that hunters and fishers are key partners in conservation efforts. If elected, they will:
- Dedicate revenue from tags and fees associated with hunting to go to a 3rd-party entity dedicated to wildlife management and enhancement. 
- Increase funding for conservation officers, expanding their ability to combat poaching and protect wildlife
- Protect BC’s biodiversity by clearly designating the areas of our forests that will be prioritized for ecology and biodiversity

Community Environment Projects
The North Shore Stream Keepers recently completed a project, restoring 3 critical salmon habitats. That is an impactful local project in our community without any provincial support. Sam aims to champion provincial funding and assistance for community environmental projects.

The land east and north of the Second Narrows bridge has been spotlighted as one of the most hazard-prone areas in Metro Vancouver. Risks include potential failure of the Seymour Dam leading to flooding and higher impacts from earthquakes, triggering landslides, and even swallowing up buildings and cars. This has also been reported by our local media.Over a year ago, the provincial government spent $125,000 on a flood risk assessment project, yet the findings remain hidden, and not a single update on flood mitigation efforts has been provided .Sam will work towards making the Upper Seymour flood risk assessment report public and will advocate to make the necessary changes to zoning, building codes, and emergency preparedness.

Sam believes that British Columbia is at the frontline of climate change risks. We have seen heat-domes with entire towns burned down, atmospheric rivers resulting in highways to be washed away and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns causing loss of lives, livelihood and property. If elected, he will strongly advocate for an extensive risk assessment of disaster management practices and emergency preparedness protocols across BC.

Our family court system is plagued by inefficiency. Parents are stuck in a cycle of delays, frustration and wasted lawyer payments with zero child support as the case has not been resolved. Recognizing the urgent need for reform, Sam, if elected, will take action by proposing a private members bill aimed at conducting a comprehensive review of the family court process.
This initiative will seek to identify solutions that will streamline proceedings and ensure timely resolutions, so women and children can access the justice they deserve. 

Sam, an avid hiker and snowboarder, is deeply passionate about our North Shore Mountains, where he spends countless hours exploring the mountains. If elected, he aims to be a strong advocate for continued public access to these breathtaking landscapes so everyone can experience BC's natural beauty. He recognizes the importance of preserving these trails for future generations and ensuring that they can be safely accessed by everyone in BC.

The BC Conservatives will honor UNDRIP "as it was intended," promoting economic reconciliation and Indigenous autonomy. They will focus on balancing Indigenous rights with the interests of all British Columbians, fostering respectful dialogue that values private property rights, heritage and public access.