Lək̓ʔəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. — The BC Green Party is proud to announce three new candidacies for the 2026 provincial election: Nick Gottlieb in Skeena, Francis Racy in North Coast-Haida Gwaii, and Maureen Curran in New Westminster-Coquitlam.
“These three candidates represent exactly the change British Columbians need,” said leader of the BC Greens, Emily Lowan. “Nick, Francis, and Maureen see the same issues that are we are running on in this election—an affordability crisis crushing working people, a healthcare system ripping at the seams, an economy built to benefit those at the top at the expense of the people and our planet—and are ready to fight for better.”
Nick Gottlieb, candidate for Skeena, is a community organizer, writer, and PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University, where he researches the political economy of LNG. His writing and journalism have appeared in Canada’s National Observer, the Vancouver Sun, Business in Vancouver, and many other outlets, reporting on corporate influence in government and the economic impacts of LNG. “I’ve lived in Terrace for the last 5 years, and people on the ground can see that we’re facing a five-alarm fire,” said Gottlieb. “But instead of responding to it, our politicians are doubling down on business as usual: budget cuts, deregulation, and selling off our industries to foreign investors at bargain-basement prices.” Nick is running to fight for B.C.’s workers, stand up to corporate wealth hoarding, and ensure BC invests in health, housing, affordability, and a livable future.
Francis Racy, candidate for North Coast-Haida Gwaii, is a founding board member of the Wilp Sustainability Forum and works as a Regional Manager in the mental health sector, leading education programming and a team of Regional Educators across North West B.C., noticing how far too often, Victoria leaves rural and northern communities stretched thin and under-resourced. “I was born and raised in the North, and Prince Rupert was home for close to half my life. My grandfather, who I never met, was Tsimshian from Lax Kw’alaams, and my grandmother was Gitxsan,” said Racy. “I carry that lineage as Ganeda, Frog Clan, of Wilp Luuxhon, and I hold the name En nuu Ann Gaiwh. This land isn’t a backdrop to my politics: it’s my lineage, my responsibility, and the reason I’m running.” Francis isn’t new to this territory or to leadership. She’s asking North Coast-Haida Gwaii to send someone who already shows up, because she always has.
Maureen Curran, candidate for New Westminster-Coquitlam, has taught Science and Mathematics in Coquitlam for the past 25 years, helping generations of students develop the critical thinking skills needed to succeed in a changing world. Beyond the classroom, Maureen has been deeply involved in her community, raising two sons in New Westminster. Whether coaching Little League, organizing fundraisers for an accessible playground, or leading the province-wide Climate Safe Cities Coalition, Maureen has worked tirelessly on behalf of her community, and communities across B.C. “I am tired of watching public dollars used to support projects that benefit corporations posting record profits, while our schools, hospitals, transit systems, and libraries struggle to meet the needs of our communities,” said Curran. “I am tired of the broken promises and short-term political thinking. Our young people need good jobs. Families need affordable housing. Small businesses need meaningful support. And we need action now.” Maureen is running, because as a mother, teacher, and scientist, she knows better is possible.
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