The Latest

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Thank You
I’m writing this final message as a thank you.
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How to Vote
You've registered to vote. You've decided how you're ranking the candidates. Now what?
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MLA Jordan Sturdy Endorsement
West Vancouver - Sea to Sky MLA believes Gavin Dew can lead the BC Liberals forward to victory
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How the Ranked Ballot Works
It's a ranked ballot. Vote Dew, too!
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Unity not Division
We need a future-focused new leader who can credibly and convincingly tell the story of how our environment and our economy fits together.
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LS Times Leadership Special
Check out my interview with Ronald Leung as part of the LS Times BC Liberal leadership special.
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We will win the 2024 election. Together.
We’re going to move forward together and win the 2024 election.
Family issues like childcare and autism support will be key ingredients.
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Final Debate
Did you catch the final leadership debate? Here are a few highlights.
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Unity, Integrity, and Inclusion
At the end of this leadership race, our party must be unified behind a new leader. We need to move forward together, defeat the NDP, and form a new government for the people of British Columbia.
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Doctors Driving Taxis. In a Pandemic? Really??
Break the bottleneck and get more health care workers into the system - NOW!
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Merry Christmas!
Politics doesn't have to be serious all the time. Here's my BC Liberal Leadership version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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Leadership Debate #3
Be proud to be a BC Liberal. You’re in good company.
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Elder Abuse on the Rise
Seniors deserve to be respected, supported, and safe.
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Kelowna Now
I recently spoke with Kelowna Now about how the electoral map is changing and how our party needs to change to win.
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Stop Surrendering the Island
We have become the third party in Island and Coastal Ridings. We can do better.
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Common Sense on the Environment
The environment was a hot issue in the second BC Liberal leadership debate.
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Senior Moments Interview
While we were in Prince George, I stopped by 93.1 CFIS-FM for a long talk radio interview with Sharon Hurd on her “Senior Moments” show.
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Island Leadership Debate Highlights
“Let’s get focused on moving forward together, and not on demolishing each other”
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BC Liberal Leadership Showcase
Gavin recently spoke to MLAs and volunteer party leaders at the BC Liberal leadership showcase, where introduced his wife and campaign secret weapon, Erin Shum.
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Vandalism and Violence
Despite the COVID crisis, we can’t ignore the raging opioid crisis and rising social disorder all over BC.
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Standing with the Autism Community
We need to stand up for families in the autism community.
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Vancouver Candidate Forum Highlights
Gavin recently took questions from BC Liberal members on a wide range of topics at a Vancouver Zoom forum.
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Getting Better At Getting To Yes
Whether it’s housing or resource projects, childcare or wineries, one of the things that I hear from people constantly is frustration with red tape and stalled projects.
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Leadership Debate Highlights
"The day I become leader people will see our party differently."
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Ferries
When it comes to the future of the BC Liberal Party in Island and Coastal ridings, I've heard lots about doctor and nurse shortages, childcare, cost of living, homelessness and tent cities, fisheries and forestry, and transportation on land and water.
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Common Sense Tax Review
The cumulative tax burden keeps growing under John Horgan and the BC NDP. So does red tape, which studies show is an even bigger drag on economic growth.
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Minister of Rural Communities
As Premier, I’d take a more holistic, forward-looking approach, starting with a properly funded and mandated Ministry for Rural Communities.
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Childcare affordability is critical. So is choice
Parents need both affordability and choice in childcare, and all childcare providers deserve dignity, autonomy, and equality of opportunity.
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Ministry of Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
Let’s create a standalone, appropriately resourced Ministry of Fish, Wildlife and Habitat, with a mandate including proactive habitat management and fire prevention.
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The Believe in BC Seniors Pack
My campaign is all about people and families. That means building a better future for our children and grandchildren while also respecting and taking care of our parents and grandparents at all ages and stages of their lives.
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Opinion from Gavin Dew: Let's help BC's tech unicorns multiply
This article was originally published on the Daily Hive on July 23, 2021.
British Columbia’s tech sector has been blessed lately, with eight unicorns in as many months; privately-held startup companies valued at more than $1B. -
The Believe in BC Future Economy Pack
Is BC Ready for the post-pandemic economy? A strong economy enables people and families to thrive and governments to enact common-sense, compassionate policy. Smart, innovative decision-making allows us to unlock opportunity and deliver more for British Columbians without constant tax hikes.
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Gavin Dew: Learn from the past, but look to the future
This article was originally published on the Orca on June 8, 2021.
For many voters, 2011 is ancient history, much less 2001 or 1991. Plenty don’t remember the ‘90s, because they were in diapers or weren’t born yet.
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Gavin Dew Says BC Liberals Need To Focus On ‘Winning For The Future, Not Dwelling On The Past’
This article was originally published on Politics Today on May 27, 2021.
If the BC Liberal Party is serious about renewal and broadening its appeal, it needs to stop living in the past, according to the party’s youngest leadership candidate.
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B.C. Liberals need to appeal to younger voters, leadership hopeful says
This article was originally published in the Prince George Citizen on May 20, 2021.
B.C. Liberal leadership hopeful Gavin Dew says the party needs to look to the future, not the past, and at 37 years old, he believes he's the one who can turn that ship in the right direction.
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Believe in BC Family Pack: Common Sense Ideas to Make BC Better for Families
As a father of two, Gavin Dew knows that we need to do more to help families.
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The Contenders: Coming for – and from – the middle
This article was originally published on the Orca on May 7, 2021.
How does a Chomsky-loving drummer blaring Rage Against the Machine become a candidate to lead the BC Liberals? The power of pragmatism and a seat at the table.
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Gavin Dew Calls on BC NDP to Commit to COVID-19 Pandemic Public Inquiry
With the COVID-19 pandemic and response continuing to take a heavy toll on the lives and livelihoods of people, families, and businesses in British Columbia, BC Liberal leadership candidate Gavin Dew is calling on the NDP Government to commit to holding a Commission of Inquiry into British Columbia’s public health and economic response to the crisis as soon as it is reasonable to do so.
2021 Gavin Dew for Leader of the BC Liberal Party