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The Green Party has historically been the only party to fully cost its platform. Ours is going through that process right now, with the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) and will be available April 16. Full transparency, accountability, and sustainable solutions is what makes the Green Party different.
Affordable housing – We will make the largest investment in public housing since the 1970s, and clamp down on big investors driving up prices.
More Health Care – We will strengthen universal health care and expand coverage to include medicines, mental health, and more dental care.
Fair Taxation – We will close unfair tax loopholes and take action to ensure the ultra-rich and big corporations pay their fair share, eliminating all federal income taxes on earnings under $40,000.
Caring for Canadians – We will create better support for Canadians at every stage of life, because we know caring for each other makes us stronger.
- Create universal early learning and childcare that every family can afford
- Expand paid leave to elder care, miscarriage, and other family needs
- Make college and university free so students can learn without going into debt
- Introduce a Guaranteed Livable Income, so no one lives in poverty
Strong Democracy – We will rebuild trust in government, and strengthen democracy by updating our voting system so every vote counts.
Green Economy – We will invest deeply in Canadian innovation, create good jobs in clean industries, and make sure no worker is left behind.
Indigenous Reconciliation – We will respect Indigenous rights, support Indigenous sovereignty, and act on the Calls to Action and the Calls for Justice.
Biography
My name is Christine Kinnie, and I am proud to be the Green Party of Canada candidate for South Surrey – White Rock. My roots in this community run deep. My great-grandparents lived on a small farm in Ocean Park, and the house is one of the last original homes still standing on 18th Avenue. My grandparents both lived in White Rock, and my family still lives here, in South Surrey.
My motivation in running for office is a deep commitment to social equality, and building a future where every Canadian can thrive. I believe that politics should be about people and the planet, not profit, and I am driven by the urgency of housing affordability, the cost of living crisis, and the need for bold, compassionate leadership.
Professionally, I am a secretary for the Surrey School District. Every day I witness the great service that public schools provide to our community, in spite of overcrowding and underfunding. I also see more children and families requiring support and struggling with the burden of the rising cost of living.
I’m an active volunteer with the South Fraser Unitarians. I currently serve as Chair of the Board, and also as a Lay Chaplain, officiating weddings, funerals and other rites of passage.
If elected, my goals are rooted in the Green Party’s platform, with a strong focus on affordable housing, fair taxation, health care, and caring for all Canadians. We need rent-controlled and means-based social housing, not policies that incentivize and subsidize private-sector developers and investors. I’ll advocate for a fair tax system where corporations and the wealthiest pay their share, funding essential services like universal pharmacare and mental health care, while advancing disability justice to create an inclusive society. I am committed to fostering peace and security by promoting diplomacy and increasing Canadian self-reliance. I will fight to strengthen democracy through electoral reform and transparent governance. My vision is a Canada where no one is left behind, and everyone can thrive in a just, equitable, and sustainable future.
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