BC NDP commits to addressing Surrey’s unique pressures as Conservatives make gains
The BC NDP is seeking to reverse its Surrey slump after losing ground in the most important electoral region in the province.
Not only did the party lose ground, it failed to connect with Surrey voters. The NDP spent considerable effort highlighting past social media posts of Surrey South Conservative candidate Brent Chapman, who called Muslims “little inbred walking, talking, breathing time bombs.” Surrey is the fastest-growing region in a fast-growing province. New Democrats, who accused the previous BC Liberal government of failing to keep up with population growth, find themselves now accused of the same thing on schools, hospitals and housing.
Rustad had spent significant time in the area in the lead-up to the campaign, attending small gatherings and even family weddings when invited. More than 80 per cent of his campaign time was in Surrey during the election.
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