13位候选人齐聚高贵林，现场直播吸引民众参与，会后交流持续进行
2026年10月11日上午，三联华人联合会（Tri-City Chinese Community Society，简称TCCS）在高贵林中心图书馆成功举办2026年BC省选华人社区候选人说明会。来自不同政党及独立参选阵营的13位候选人应邀出席，与华人社区面对面交流，介绍参选理念，回应社区关切。
主持人： Jimmy Yan
活动不仅吸引了现场民众积极参与，还通过现场直播，让更多无法亲临现场的居民有机会了解候选人及相关选举信息。会议正式结束后，许多市民仍留在场外，继续与候选人交流、询问自己关心的问题，现场沟通气氛热烈。
这场活动不仅为候选人提供了介绍自己的平台，也让社区居民有机会直接表达意见、了解不同政党的理念，体现了TCCS长期服务社区、促进公共事务参与的努力。
一、13位候选人出席，展现多元政治声音
本次说明会共有13位来自BC NDP、BC Green Party、Conservative Party of BC、CentreBC及独立参选阵营的候选人出席，涵盖三联市多个省选选区。
以下为当天出席候选人的姓名、党派及参选选区。
BC NDP｜BC省新民主党
1. Jodie Wickens
选区：Coquitlam-Burke Mountain（高贵林—伯克山）
2. Jennifer Blatherwick
选区：Coquitlam-Maillardville（高贵林—马拉德维尔）
3. Mike Farnworth
选区：Port Coquitlam（高贵林港）
4. Rick Glumac
选区：Port Moody-Burquitlam（满地宝—伯克山）
BC Green Party｜BC省绿党
5. Valerie Morrison
选区：Coquitlam-Burke Mountain（高贵林—伯克山）
6. Nicola Spurling
选区：Coquitlam-Maillardville（高贵林—马拉德维尔）
7. Stephanie Hendy
选区：Port Coquitlam（高贵林港）
8. Wei Chou
选区：Port Moody-Burquitlam（满地宝—伯克山）
9. Maureen Curran
选区：New Westminster-Coquitlam（新西敏—高贵林）
Conservative Party of BC｜BC省保守党
10. John McEwen
选区：Port Moody-Burquitlam（满地宝—伯克山）
CentreBC
11. Freddy Rawji
选区：Port Moody-Burquitlam（满地宝—伯克山）
12. Kaden Mann
选区：Coquitlam-Burke Mountain（高贵林—伯克山）
Independent / Unaffiliated｜独立／无党派
13. Lee-Ann Bates
选区：Port Coquitlam（高贵林港）
二、现场直播，让更多居民了解选举
对于社区公共事务而言，信息的可及性十分重要。
TCCS此次安排现场直播，希望突破场地和时间的限制，让更多居民能够接触选举信息，了解候选人的理念与主张。
对部分华人居民来说，直接接触省选候选人的机会并不多。通过这样的说明会，大家可以更直观地认识不同候选人，了解他们对社区发展、公共服务及居民生活相关议题的关注。
现场民众的积极参与，也反映出社区对选举信息和公共事务交流的需求。
三、会议结束后，交流仍在继续
值得一提的是，当天的交流并没有随着会议结束而停止。
正式会议结束后，许多市民仍留在会场外，与候选人继续交流，并就自己关心的问题提出询问。
这一幕让人看到，居民对公共事务的关注并不只停留在听取介绍，更希望与候选人直接沟通，进一步了解他们的立场与想法。
面对面的交流，让候选人有机会听见居民的真实关切，也让居民能够在投票前获得更多信息，作出更充分的判断。
一场说明会的价值，不仅在于有多少候选人出席，更在于它是否真正创造了对话的机会，让社区声音能够被听见。
四、搭建桥梁，让社区与公共事务紧密相连
TCCS主席Rena Lau表示，协会是一个非营利、非党派的社区组织，长期致力于服务三联市居民，促进社区联系与交流。
TCCS主席； Rena Lau
她希望TCCS能够成为一座桥梁，连接候选人与居民，让不同背景、不同立场的人都有机会沟通，让社区能够更好地了解公共事务。
对TCCS而言，社区服务不仅包括文化活动、长者探访和青年义工项目，也包括为居民创造参与公共事务的机会。
通过组织候选人说明会，协会希望让选举信息更贴近社区，让居民更容易了解候选人，也让候选人有机会直接倾听社区的需要。
TCCS坚持非党派立场，不为任何政党或候选人背书。协会的目标，是为不同候选人提供公平交流的平台，协助居民了解不同观点，并独立作出选择。
五、持续服务社区，推动更多居民参与
从文化活动到长者关怀，从青年义工服务到公共事务交流，TCCS一直希望以实际行动回应社区需要。
此次省选候选人说明会，是协会持续推动社区参与公共事务的一次实践。13位候选人的出席、现场民众的积极参与、现场直播，以及会后仍在继续的交流，共同构成了这场活动的重要意义。
TCCS也希望通过此次活动，鼓励更多居民关注省选，主动了解候选人及相关政策，在选举过程中作出知情、理性的决定。
协会衷心感谢所有到场候选人的支持，感谢协会理事、义工团队以及参与活动的每一位社区人士。正是大家的共同努力，让这场跨越不同政党背景的交流得以顺利举行。
让不同声音有机会被听见，让社区与公共事务之间没有距离。
TCCS将继续秉持非营利、非党派的原则，扎根社区，搭建沟通桥梁，为建设更加友善、积极、紧密相连的三联市社区而努力。
投票日：October 24, 2026
Building Bridges and Listening to Community Voices | TCCS Hosts 2026 BC Provincial Election Candidates Forum for the Chinese Community
13 candidates gather in Coquitlam as livestreaming brings election information to more residents, with conversations continuing after the event
On the morning of October 11, 2026, the Tri-City Chinese Community Society (TCCS) successfully hosted the 2026 BC Provincial Election Candidates Forum for the Chinese Community at Coquitlam Centre Library. Thirteen candidates representing different political parties and independent campaigns attended the event, meeting face-to-face with members of the Chinese community to introduce their platforms and discuss issues of community concern.
The event attracted active participation from residents in attendance. A livestream also allowed people who could not attend in person to access election information and learn more about the candidates. Even after the formal meeting ended, many residents remained outside the venue to continue speaking with candidates and asking questions. The conversations continued in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
The event provided candidates with an opportunity to introduce themselves while giving residents a chance to express their views, learn about different political positions, and engage directly with those seeking public office. It also reflected TCCS’s ongoing commitment to community service and public participation.
1. Thirteen Candidates Representing Diverse Political Views
Thirteen candidates from BC NDP, BC Green Party, Conservative Party of BC, CentreBC, and independent or unaffiliated campaigns attended the forum, representing several provincial electoral districts across the Tri-Cities.
The following is the list of candidates who attended, along with their political affiliations and electoral districts.
BC NDP
- Jodie Wickens
Electoral District: Coquitlam-Burke Mountain - Jennifer Blatherwick
Electoral District: Coquitlam-Maillardville - Mike Farnworth
Electoral District: Port Coquitlam - Rick Glumac
Electoral District: Port Moody-Burquitlam
BC Green Party
- Valerie Morrison
Electoral District: Coquitlam-Burke Mountain - Nicola Spurling
Electoral District: Coquitlam-Maillardville - Stephanie Hendy
Electoral District: Port Coquitlam - Wei Chou
Electoral District: Port Moody-Burquitlam - Maureen Curran
Electoral District: New Westminster-Coquitlam
Conservative Party of BC
- John McEwen
Electoral District: Port Moody-Burquitlam
CentreBC
- Freddy Rawji
Electoral District: Port Moody-Burquitlam - Kaden Mann
Electoral District: Coquitlam-Burke Mountain
Independent / Unaffiliated
- Lee-Ann Bates
Electoral District: Port Coquitlam
2. Livestreaming Makes Election Information More Accessible
Access to information is essential to meaningful participation in community and public affairs.
By arranging a livestream, TCCS sought to extend the reach of the forum beyond the physical venue and make election information accessible to more residents.
For some Chinese-speaking residents, opportunities to meet provincial election candidates directly can be limited. Events like this provide a more accessible way to learn about the candidates, understand their priorities, and hear their perspectives on community development, public services, and issues affecting residents’ daily lives.
The active participation of residents demonstrated the community’s interest in election information and opportunities for direct public engagement.
3. Conversations Continued After the Forum
One particularly meaningful aspect of the event was that communication did not end when the formal meeting concluded.
Many residents stayed outside the venue to continue conversations with candidates and ask questions about matters important to them.
Their participation showed that residents want more than introductory speeches. They want opportunities to speak directly with candidates, understand their positions, and gain the information they need before making their voting decisions.
Face-to-face conversations allow candidates to hear residents’ concerns firsthand while giving community members a better understanding of the people seeking to represent them.
The value of a candidates forum is not measured only by the number of candidates who attend. It also lies in whether the event creates genuine opportunities for dialogue and ensures that community voices have a chance to be heard.
4. Building Bridges Between the Community and Public Affairs
TCCS Chair Rena Lau emphasized that the society is a non-profit, non-partisan community organization dedicated to serving Tri-Cities residents and strengthening connections within the community.
She hopes TCCS can serve as a bridge between candidates and residents, creating opportunities for people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives to communicate openly.
For TCCS, community service extends beyond cultural celebrations, senior care visits, and youth volunteer programs. It also means creating opportunities for residents to participate in public affairs and become more informed about the decisions that affect their lives.
By organizing this candidates forum, TCCS aimed to bring election information closer to the community, make it easier for residents to learn about the candidates, and give candidates an opportunity to hear directly from the people they hope to represent.
TCCS maintains a strictly non-partisan position and does not endorse any political party or candidate. Its goal is to provide a fair platform for dialogue, help residents understand different perspectives, and support their ability to make independent and informed choices.
5. Continuing to Serve the Community and Encourage Civic Participation
From cultural events and senior outreach to youth volunteer initiatives and public affairs forums, TCCS continues to respond to community needs through practical action.
The 2026 BC Provincial Election Candidates Forum was another step in the society’s ongoing efforts to encourage community participation in public affairs.
The attendance of 13 candidates, the active involvement of residents, the livestream, and the conversations that continued after the meeting all contributed to the significance of this event.
TCCS hopes the forum will encourage more residents to follow the provincial election, learn about candidates and their policies, and make informed and thoughtful decisions when voting.
The society sincerely thanks all the candidates who attended and supported the event, as well as the TCCS board members, volunteers, and every community member who participated. Their collective efforts helped make this cross-party exchange possible.
When different voices have the opportunity to be heard, the distance between the community and public affairs becomes smaller.
TCCS will continue to uphold its non-profit and non-partisan principles, remain rooted in the community, and build bridges between residents and public institutions. Through continued service and engagement, the society hopes to help create a more welcoming, active, and connected Tri-Cities community.
Vote Date; October 24 2026
TCCS 义工翻议； David Li
Event Organizer: Tri-City Chinese Community Society (TCCS)
Date: October 11, 2026
Location: Coquitlam Centre Library, Coquitlam, BC
感謝攝影師； 大鵬；Peter唐；姜黎华