VICTORIA – The BC NDP is announcing additional candidates stepping up to serve their communities by protecting jobs, making life more affordable and strengthening the public services British Columbians rely on.

Mable Elmore will run in Vancouver-Kensington, Spencer Chandra Herbert in Vancouver-West End, Susie Chant in North Vancouver-Seymour, Michelle Livaja in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, Stephen Dooley in Surrey-Cloverdale, Darryl Walker in Surrey-White Rock, Sahib Thind in Surrey North and Parik Tahlan in Surrey South.

The candidates are stepping forward at a critical time for B.C., bringing local experience and a commitment to standing up for their constituents and working to protect the province amid an escalating trade war with the United States.

“Incredible candidates across B.C. are stepping up to run on our team because they want to make a difference for their communities and help build a stronger province,” said David Eby, Leader of the BC NDP. “While the Conservatives admit they would cut healthcare and roll back progress on housing and car insurance costs, we’re focused on standing up to Trump, protecting good jobs and keeping costs down.”

The BC NDP is focused on protecting B.C. from the impacts of Trump’s trade war, supporting workers and businesses, strengthening healthcare and making life more affordable. Earlier this week, Eby started rolling out his plan to create jobs and grow paycheques, pledging to double critical‑mineral exports within five years and expand the Port of Prince Rupert.

The BC Conservatives have said healthcare would have to “take the brunt” of their spending cuts. With Trump putting B.C. jobs and businesses under pressure, British Columbians need a government that will stand up for them and protect the services that matter most, not one that would roll over to Trump and cut vital public services.

Mable Elmore —

“People in Vancouver-Kensington are nervous during this trade war. They’re facing increasing costs. There’s one team that will support workers and businesses facing tariffs, bring down costs for working families, and strengthen the healthcare that everyone relies on. That’s the BC NDP.”

Spencer Chandra Herbert —

“People in our community tell me they want a government that has their back, that invests in them, and that brings us together united to face the tough challenges of a trade war today and to build a better future for tomorrow. While the Conservatives have been busy stabbing each other in the back, the BC NDP’s plan is working, and we can’t stop now.”

Susie Chant —

"This is a critical time for our province. We're facing a major external threat, and we need a stable government that's ready to stand up for BC, protect people and the services they count on, and build a stronger economy. That's David Eby and the BC NDP."

Michelle Livaja —

“These tariffs are designed to hurt us – but David Eby and the BC NDP won't back down. We're standing up for B.C., protecting families, and building the infrastructure we need to grow and diversify B.C.'s economy. We can't afford to stop now."

Stephen Dooley —

“For more than 30 years, I’ve worked with people across Surrey to turn community priorities into action. I’m running because families need opportunity, strong public services and a government that listens. I’m proud to join a BC NDP team focused on recruiting healthcare workers, building homes and standing up for B.C. jobs.”

Darryl Walker —

“As mayor of White Rock, I saw how government decisions affect people’s daily lives. As a union leader, I spent years standing up for working people. I’m running with the BC NDP to help build affordable homes, strengthen public healthcare and protect the services families count on.”

Sahib Thind —

“I’ve lived in Surrey North for more than 40 years and spent much of that time working with people to make our community stronger. Through the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation, we have kept the Komagata Maru story and the call for justice in public view. I’m running with the BC NDP so people in every community have a voice and families can build a good life here.”

Parik Tahlan —

“I’m stepping forward because public service is about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. For more than two decades, my work in security and risk management has taught me to listen, earn trust and take responsibility when it matters. I want to bring that experience to the BC NDP and help build safer communities, more affordable homes, accessible healthcare and a government that listens and is accountable.”

BIOS:

Mable Elmore (headshot here)

Elected five times, Mable is the first and only member of the Legislative Assembly of B.C. who is of Filipino descent. In 2025, she assumed the concurrent role of Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the first person of Asian heritage to take on this position. Previously, in 2022, Premier David Eby appointed Mable as the Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. Her work included striving to remove systemic barriers in government services for racialized and Indigenous peoples and beginning the engagement process for a future Filipino cultural centre.
Spencer Chandra Herbert (headshot here)

Spencer Chandra Herbert has proudly represented Vancouver's West End since 2008, having been re-elected six times to the B.C. Legislature. Most recently, Spencer served as Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, working in partnership with First Nations to advance modern treaties that build a stronger B.C. for everyone. He has previously served as Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport and as Deputy Speaker. Spencer led the successful fight to ban ‘renovictions’ and cut rent increases, stood with transgender people to create explicit human rights protections under B.C.'s Human Rights Code, and helped successfully double investment for BC arts. His work helped lead to the founding of Vancouver's Rent Bank and B.C.’s Tourism marketer Destination B.C.
Susie Chant (headshot here)

Susie Chant has represented North Vancouver-Seymour and currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long Term Care, with responsibility for B.C.’s Consular Corps. Susie Chant was raised on the North Shore, and has called the Lynn Valley home since 1988. She has spent her career caring for and protecting people: as a Registered Nurse, a member of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves, and now as an MLA.
Michelle Livaja (headshot here)

Michelle Livaja believes in fighting for people. In a critical time for our province, when families are facing an unjust trade war, that means strengthening healthcare, bringing down costs and always standing up for BC and Canada. Born and raised in the lower mainland, Michelle has spent the last 26 years as a homeowner on beautiful Bowen Island. Her leadership experience includes serving on the executive council of her union, as delegate to the local Labour Council, and board member for Metro Vancouver Alliance. She currently works in the Minister's Office at the Ministry of Infrastructure, following four years of supporting the community through the COVID-19 pandemic while a constituency assistant in North Vancouver-Lonsdale.
Stephen Dooley (headshot here)
Stephen Dooley is the BC NDP candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale. He recently retired as executive director of Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus. Before joining SFU, he taught criminology and sociology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and became its first director of community engagement.
Stephen has served as a director and chair of the Surrey Board of Trade, co-chair of the Surrey Poverty Reduction Coalition and co-chair of the Surrey Social Innovation Summit. In these roles, he has worked extensively with First Nations communities south of the Fraser River. His work has focused on accessible education, poverty reduction, youth opportunity, public safety, economic development, reconciliation and community well-being. He brings experience in public accountability, strategic planning and financial stewardship.
Stephen holds a master’s degree in sociology and a bachelor’s degree in sociology and history. He and his wife, Preet, have lived in the region for more than 25 years. Their son Dave, daughter-in-law Jasmine and grandson Wilson live in Surrey-Cloverdale.
Darryl Walker (headshot here)
Darryl Walker is a former Mayor of White Rock and past President of the BC General Employees’ Union. As mayor, he led the community through the pandemic and worked with local groups on mental health, addiction, affordable housing and public services. When a major storm came through in 2018 and destroyed the White Rock Pier, Darryl worked tirelessly with local community organizations to rebuild it and open it back up to the public. He has lived in White Rock for decades and is running to represent Surrey-White Rock.
Sahib Thind (headshot here)
Sahib Thind is the founder and president of the Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation, which has advocated for recognition of the Komagata Maru tragedy and organizes the annual Mela Gadri Babiyan Da at Bear Creek Park. He received B.C.’s Medal of Good Citizenship in 2017. A Surrey North resident for more than 40 years, he is semi-retired from drywall and construction work.
Parik Tahlan (headshot here)
Parik Tahlan is a Canadian security and risk-management professional with more than two decades of leadership experience in Canada and internationally. He currently serves as Country Security Manager with Pinkerton for EA Sports Canada. His previous security leadership roles include work with Amazon, EasyPark, ADESA and Peregrine Guarding. His experience includes managing complex operations, assessing risk, conducting investigations and responding to emergencies. He holds the ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) designations, an MBA and a Master of Laws.