Issues for Burnaby

Where do candidates stand on environment and climate?

This election is critical, and who we elect will shape the future of our community for decades to come.

We engaged with candidates, and asked them to complete a questionnaire to find out where they stand on climate and environmental policies we care about.

Transportation, housing, cost of living, food security, infrastucture, greenspace...these are all issues in Burnaby that intersect with climate change and climate justice.

Our questions aim to understand how much candidates connect these issues to climate change and community resilience and how they intend to approach adapting our community to a changing climate and reducing our emissions and contributions to climate change.

A community that is climate resilient will improve the quality of life for all.

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Policy commitments for Burnaby

Summary of candidates' policy commitments, grouped by category. Click on each candidate's name to learn more and read their responses to the questionnaire.

Candidate BuildingsClimate JusticeEcosystemsLand UseTransportWatershedsZero Waste
Candidates for Mayor
Michael Angelo – – – – – – –
Sabina Hsu ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ✓ ✓
Mike Hurley – – – – – – –
Bill Petrovas ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ~ ~ ~
Hanzhi Wang ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Heymann Yip ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Candidates for Council
Mary Blanca Villa y Battenberg ~ ~ ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ~
Akmal Bazarov ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Natalia Bember ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Jessica Cai – – – – – – –
Neil Chapman – – – – – – –
Allen Chen – – – – – – –
Daniel Chen ~ ~ ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ~
Daniel Cheung – – – – – – –
Larry Chin ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Avtar Dhinsa – – – – – – –
Rocky Dong – – – – – – –
Ryan Erwin ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tina Fiorda – – – – – – –
Gulam Firdos ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Joel Gibbs ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Garnet Heidt – – – – – – –
Darren Inouoye – – – – – – –
Joe Keithley ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Martin Kendell ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Cindy Lee ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Lynette Hyerin Lee ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~ ~
Richard Lee – – – – – – –
Jason Martin ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Carrie Mclaren ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Nash Milani ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Ragina Naidu – – – – – – –
Morgan Nicholsfigueiredo ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Rea Park ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~ ~
Janet Poon – – – – – – –
Fiorella Ravelli ~ ~ ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ~
Konstantine Roccas ~ ~ ✓ ~ ~ ✓ ~
Maita Santiago ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tara Shushtarian ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Kiran Singh ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Philip Stojanovski ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Tom Tao – – – – – – –
Daniel Tetrault ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Vincent Tong ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ~ ~ ✓
Neha Unadkat – – – – – – –
James Wang ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Haini Xiao – – – – – – –
David Xie – – – – – – –
Sabrina Yang – – – – – – –
✓ Consistent support
~ Neutral or mixed response
× Consistent opposition
– No response

Candidates for Burnaby

Click on each candidate's profile to learn more and read their responses to the questionnaire.

Candidates for Mayor

Candidates for Council

Mary Blanca Villa y Battenberg Council

I am Mary Blanca Villa y Battenberg, a community builder, financial professional & Burnaby City Council candidate. I care deeply about our neighbourhoods and the people who calls Burnaby home. Join me to build a safer, stronger Burnaby together.

Burnaby Full profile →
Akmal Bazarov Council

I am a Burnaby resident, husband and father of two daughters, and Contract Manager at UBC. With a background in law, project management, contracts and procurement, I am running for Council to make City Hall more practical, accountable and responsive.

South Burnaby Full profile →
Natalia Bember Council

I have lived in Burnaby for twelve years. I use a mobility scooter, I founded the Access World Foundation, and I run a small business. I am running as an independent.

Metrotown Full profile →
Jessica Cai Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Neil Chapman Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Allen Chen Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Daniel Chen Council

As a designer, I’m a systems thinker backed by 25 years of practical execution. I focus on what matters most: big-picture vision paired with sound planning and strict fiscal responsibility.

Burnaby Full profile →
Daniel Cheung Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Larry Chin Council

I have lived in Burnaby for over 30 years. I have an Engineering degree from UBC, served as a School Governor, non-profit board member, and director with technology companies. For the last ten years I devoted my time to heritage organizations.

Central Burnaby Full profile →
Avtar Dhinsa Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Rocky Dong Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Ryan Erwin Council

Ryan Erwin is an Indigenous (Heiltsuk First Nation) lawyer with deep roots in Burnaby, where he was born and raised and continues to call home.

Burnaby Full profile →
Tina Fiorda Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Gulam Firdos Council

A City Planner and Board of Variance Member. In Burnaby for almost 30 years .Raised my children in Burnaby. A champion of human rights and child rights.

Burnaby -Edmonds Full profile →
Joel Gibbs Council

I am running for Burnaby Council to bring solutions to many of the challenges facing Burnaby. We can solve so much together, if only there is political will to do so.

Burnaby Full profile →
Garnet Heidt Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Darren Inouoye Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Joe Keithley Council

I am a successful musician having sold over 1 million albums. I was born in Burnaby and I love this community and our great residents. My wife Laura and I have raised 3 wonderful kids So it was great honour to get elected to Burnaby Council in 2018.

Edmonds Full profile →
Martin Kendell Council

A community cleanliness advocate that wants Burnaby to be one of the cleanest municipalities in British Columbia. As we grow, we also need to deal with the issues resulting from densification, such as the reduction of LED light pollution.

Gilmore Full profile →
Cindy Lee Council

I am a Burnaby lawyer and community advocate. My frontline and community work taught me that good public service starts with listening to people. I believe good policies should respond to real needs and lead to better services for our community.

Burnaby Full profile →
Lynette Hyerin Lee Council

Burnaby resident for 24 years with 7+ years of public-sector experience. MBA graduate, nonprofit founder, and member of Burnaby's Community Safety Advisory Committee, strata council and Korean Overseas Trade Association board.

Brentwood Full profile →
Richard Lee Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Jason Martin Council

I am vice-president of a 280-unit strata, I have been self-employed in production for over two decades, and I have worked as a medical technician and in retail management. I will bring that practical, hands-on experience to Council

Burnaby Full profile →
CM Carrie Mclaren Council
Burnaby Full profile →
Nash Milani Council

Formerly a third-generation city employee, I am an independent focused on fixing our recreation centres, curbing condo overdevelopment, reducing traffic, improving transit, and keeping tax money in Burnaby. Elect new voices, break the BCA stronghold!

Burnaby Full profile →
Ragina Naidu Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Morgan Nicholsfigueiredo Council

Morgan Nicholsfigueiredo is a 3rd generation Burnaby resident running for Council with the New Burnaby Party. BBOT member. Res Rep Trans. Committee. 3 decades of commercial property management.

Burnaby Full profile →
Rea Park Council

Rea Park is a Burnaby City Council candidate, community organizer and insurance professional. A longtime Burnaby resident, she is a Constituency Advisor and founder of CANAREA, supporting youth, seniors and newcomers.

Middle Gate Full profile →
Janet Poon Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Fiorella Ravelli Council

Born and raised in Burnaby, Fiorella brings responsible fiscal management and long-term planning to improve quality of life for residents at all stages. As someone building her life here, she offers a fresh perspective.

Burnaby Full profile →
Konstantine Roccas Council

Hi I'm Konstantine. Running for council for the opportunity to give the younger generation a voice and provide logical conclusions to the problems plaguing us in Burnaby. I want to hear from you! Your thoughts and concerns.

Burnaby Full profile →
Maita Santiago Council

Maita Santiago is a mom of two teenagers who was born in the Philippines and raised in Canada. An SFU graduate, she worked as a front-line service provider and had a family daycare before being elected. She is running for her 2nd term on Council.

Metrotown Full profile →
Tara Shushtarian Council

Tara Shushtarian is a Forest Grove resident and community advocate for climate action, affordable housing, social justice and Indigenous rights. She works to build climate-ready homes, vibrant communities, accessible transit and sustainability.

Burnaby Full profile →
Kiran Singh Council

Kiran Singh is a national award-winning reporter. His reporting at CBC served as a catalyst for better policies for homeowners and tenants, along with stricter measures for international education, environment, and municipal accountability.

Edmonds Full profile →
Philip Stojanovski Council

I'm a Workplace Investigator/Mediator and a 25 year Burnaby resident. I want our city to put residents first, instead of approving endless massive expensive towers sitting unoccupied, let's prioritize residents with things they need and can afford.

Burnaby Full profile →
Tom Tao Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Daniel Tetrault Council

Daniel Tetrault is a proud member of the Burnaby community - he graduated from SFU, taught at Moscrop, and is raising his family in North Burnaby. He is running for re-election to make sure Burnaby neighbourhoods work for everyone.

North Burnaby Full profile →
Vincent Tong Council

BUILDING A BETTER BURNABY. BC born and raised, Burnaby resident, homeowner and public servant with 9 years of BC Public Service experience. I’m running as an Independent to bring a practical, community-focused voice to City Council.

BURNABY Full profile →
Neha Unadkat Council DID NOT RESPOND
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James Wang Council

James Wang served two terms as a Burnaby School Trustee before being elected City Councillor in 2014\. A longtime Burnaby resident, he is committed to strong climate action, affordable housing, community safety, and a greener future\.

Burnaby Full profile →
Haini Xiao Council DID NOT RESPOND
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David Xie Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Sabrina Yang Council DID NOT RESPOND
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How to vote

On October 17, 2026, Burnaby voters will elect 1 Mayor and 8 City Councillors.

Voting dates and locations can be found at the Burnaby Voters page.

Are you registered to vote?

Update your voter information such as your residential or mailing address with Elections BC: elections.bc.ca/register

Voting tip

When you vote, only vote for the candidates you want elected. If that is one mayor and five councillors, only put down those names. For council, the top candidates with the most votes are elected, so if you vote for someone that you don't really want elected, that may bump your preferred candidates off the list.

Voting opportunities

DateTypeLocationStart timeEnd time
Saturday, October 3, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Choose from 6 locations 8:00am 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Choose from 6 locations 8:00am 8:00pm
Thursday, September 10, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Choose from 6 locations 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Choose from 33 locations 8:00am 8:00pm

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