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Tim Binnema

Affordability

Public transit

BC Greens's promise

I support fast, frequent and free bus service; this reduces traffic, greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces the cost of living.

Climate Change & the Environment

Forests and forestry

BC Greens's promise

We must end logging of old-growth forests and support forestry-revenue-dependant communities to create environmentally sustainable jobs.

Power generation

BC Greens's promises

I commit to bringing forward a private members bill to end fossil fuel subsidies.
BC Greens will end permitting for new fracking, phase out gas production, and reject any new LNG projects.

Public transit

BC Greens's promise

I support fast, frequent and free bus service; this reduces traffic, greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces the cost of living.

Education

K-12 funding

BC Greens's promise

Equity in education means that every student receives a school issues laptop, for students in grade 6-12.

K-12 learning needs

BC Greens's promise

We must equip teachers and students with the knowledge to keep pace with our rapidly changing digital world through digital literacy.

School nutrition

BC Greens's promise

I support a universal school program to ensure equal access, high nutritional standards and strong collaboration with communities.

Student mental health

BC Greens's promise

We must expand access to school psychologists and increase the number of guidance counsellors.

Healthcare

Drugs and addiction

BC Greens's promise

I support regulated alternatives to toxic supply, cutting profit for organized crime and increased connection to health and social services

Family doctors and primary care

BC Greens's promise

I will ensure that everyone has access to a Primary Health Care centre, offering timely and comprehensive care in once place.

Health staffing

BC Greens's promise

The province must support physicians with leases and administration so that physicians can focus on patient care.

Hospitals

BC Greens's promise

Our hospitals have been underfunded for too long; they are falling into disrepair. I will ensure they have the resources to re-open 24/7.

Housing & Homelessness

Drugs and addiction

BC Greens's promise

I support regulated alternatives to toxic supply, cutting profit for organized crime and increased connection to health and social services

Jobs, Businesses, & Labour

Forests and forestry

BC Greens's promise

We must end logging of old-growth forests and support forestry-revenue-dependant communities to create environmentally sustainable jobs.


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Biography

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Tim Binnema is running as the BC Green Party candidate for Surrey-Fleetwood, bringing over 35 years of experience in engineering, management, and leadership in pollution control and energy optimization. Throughout his career, Tim has championed sustainable, BC-born technological solutions, implementing them across the globe. His work has honed his ability to recognize and address problems before they escalate into crises—a skill he is eager to apply to the challenges facing British Columbia today. He supports the BC Green Party’s policies that tackle root causes and focus on long-term solutions to interconnected issues.

A proud resident of Surrey Fleetwood since 1990, Tim and his wife have raised four children and now enjoy spending time with their five grandchildren. Tim loves the vibrant, diverse community of Fleetwood, where cultural organizations and local initiatives foster strong ties among neighbors. He believes that empowering local voices and embracing this diversity will be key to finding solutions for community safety and livability challenges.

Dedicated to making a difference, Tim spends much of his free time walking or cycling around Fleetwood, connecting with residents and hearing their concerns. Tim Binnema is committed to representing Surrey-Fleetwood with integrity, and his background in sustainable innovation positions him as the best candidate to advocate for a healthier, more resilient future for the community.



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