Healthcare
Health administration
Promesse de BC Conservatives
"Instead of simply throwing money at health facilities and hoping for the best (the “block grant” model), the Conservative Party will implement what has effectively worked well in European countries and Quebec – a policy known as “activity-based funding”.
This will see hospitals, Regional Health Authorities, and/or other non-government facilities funded based on their output – each time they treat patients for specific diagnostic and priority procedures, they receive additional funds. This approach incentivizes providers to be more efficient and treat as many patients as possible."
— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Hospitals
Promesse de BC Conservatives
"Instead of simply throwing money at health facilities and hoping for the best (the “block grant” model), the Conservative Party will implement what has effectively worked well in European countries and Quebec – a policy known as “activity-based funding”.
This will see hospitals, Regional Health Authorities, and/or other non-government facilities funded based on their output – each time they treat patients for specific diagnostic and priority procedures, they receive additional funds. This approach incentivizes providers to be more efficient and treat as many patients as possible."
— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Housing & Homelessness
Housing prices
Promesse de BC Conservatives
"1) Largest tax cut for renters and homeowners in BC history – $3,000 per month of rent or mortgage interest costs will be exempt from provincial income taxes. This will be achieved by issuing a tax credit worth 5.06% of eligible housing costs, equivalent to the rate of BC’s base tax bracket.
2) Immediate relief in Budget 2026 - by exempting $1,500 per month, increasing by $500 per year to the full level of $3,000 per month. This is a clear and long-term commitment to British Columbians who work hard.
3) A fair and fiscally responsible tax credit – The 2026 budget impact will not exceed $900 million, and we will design a targeted tax credit that ensures the relief goes to people who need it to get ahead in life." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
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Biographie
Gavin Dew is a business leader, entrepreneur, and executive with extensive experience in governance and public policy. He is running for MLA in Kelowna-Mission with the Conservative Party of British Columbia, driven by a passion to renew and rebuild BC’s economic potential.
Personal Life
Born and raised in British Columbia, Gavin lives in Kelowna with his wife, Erin, and their two children, Abby and Evan. The Dew family is committed to building community through both volunteerism and small business. Erin, a UBC Forestry graduate, has a diverse background that includes working with children on the autism spectrum and running a small business. Together, they recently launched Play Area, Kelowna’s newest indoor playground, to serve the growing number of young families in the Okanagan.
Professional Background
Gavin’s career spans two decades at the intersection of business, public policy, and technology. He has played a key role in building public understanding and support for complex policies and projects across Canada, including affordable housing, energy infrastructure, and tech clusters. Most recently, Gavin served as Chief Strategy Officer for a $5 billion agricultural innovation and food security project in BC. He also has a strong academic background, with a BA from UBC and an MBA from the University of Oxford, where he focused on corporate social responsibility.
Community Involvement
Gavin is deeply committed to his community, serving on the boards of the Business Council of British Columbia and Resource Works, an organization promoting responsible resource development. He has also served in governance roles with organizations like UBC, Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Community Futures, a rural small business lender. Gavin volunteers as an advisor to Arthritis Canada and chairs the board of the Veterans Transition Network, a national mental health charity that played a crucial role in evacuating Afghan interpreters at risk from the Taliban. His community efforts have earned him recognition, including being named a “Forty Under 40” by Business in Vancouver for his leadership.