Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows: This is a close race, and every vote matters. The latest projection I found in this riding, dated October 15, puts the NDP at 48.5% and the BC Conservatives at 45.7%. OneBC is projected at 3.4% and CentreBC at 2.4%. There is no Green candidate in this riding. For voters whose priority is changing the government, these numbers raise an important question: could splitting the centre-right vote affect the outcome? To OneBC and CentreBC supporters in Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows and across British Columbia, I ask you to consider voting for the candidate best positioned to defeat the NDP. In this riding, that means considering Doug Morneau and the BC Conservatives. Doug is a solid federal Conservative who serves on my Board, and I know he brings a business and financial background to the table. I know firsthand how consequential a close election can be. In 2017, after eight years as an MLA, I narrowly lost in what is now Maple Ridge East. I know that a few votes further to the right contributed to that outcome. The NDP subsequently formed government with Green support by one seat. British Columbia has experienced nearly a decade under a disastrous NDP government. Voters will have to decide whether they want to continue in that direction or choose a different path. I am not dismissing OneBC’s or CentreBC’s policies, or the people who support them. I know Susan Einarsson well, regard her as a friend, and appreciate the support she has shown me. Before she submitted her nomination papers, I urged her to reconsider running in this riding because of how competitive the race is. Lorne Doerksen has taken positions on issues important to many OneBC supporters, including DRIPA and SOGI. CentreBC voters may have their own priorities and concerns. There are differences among the parties, but voters should weigh those differences against their broader priorities for the province. The same consideration applies in every riding. If your priority is seeing the NDP out of government, look at the local numbers, the candidates, and the likelihood of each party winning. A vote for a OneBC or CenterBC may reflect your views, but in a close race it can also affect which major party forms government. I also saw a significant shift in Conservative voting federally. In the 2025 federal election, my vote increased by more than 10,000 and my share of the vote rose by about 10 percentage points compared with 2021. The People’s Party vote in Pitt Meadows–Maple Ridge fell from 5.3% in 2021 to 0.55% in 2025. I narrowly won. My appeal is simple: For those who want a change in Victoria, I encourage you to consider the BC Conservative candidate best positioned to win in your riding. Here in Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows, I encourage you to consider Doug Morneau. Let’s give British Columbia the opportunity for a fresh start.