Calvin Dang, the BC Greens candidate for Richmond Centre, provided responses on issues including housing, health care and transportation ahead of the 2026 provincial election.
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Calvin Dang is running as the BC Greens candidate for Richmond Centre in the 2026 provincial election.
Dang lists his home neighbourhood as Surrey and describes his profession as a business owner.
He said he has spent more than 10 years working in Richmond’s seafood processing industry, and he said his experience working with fishermen, Indigenous communities and consumers helped shape his decision to join the BC Greens.
Dang said he has a degree in economics from the University of Manitoba.
In response to a question about provincial Bills 44 and 47 requiring municipalities to allow single-family homes to be rezoned for four to six housing units, Dang said he supports more homes but called for housing policy to reflect local infrastructure and community needs.
He said he supports “gentle density” and diverse housing options while ensuring adequate schools, transit, utilities, parks and consultation.
On health care in Richmond, including Richmond Hospital, Dang said Richmond needs a strong Richmond Hospital and accessible primary care close to home.
He said he supports the BC Greens’ Community Health Centre model, bringing team-based care, including doctors and nurse practitioners, closer to residents.
For improving the perception of social disorder, Dang said addressing the causes of disorder is necessary, including investing in mental-health and addiction services, supportive housing, outreach and community policing.
Dang said he would support “more deeply affordable and supportive housing,” including housing designed for seniors, and he called for partnerships among the province, the City of Richmond, non-profits and Indigenous organizations to acquire land and build housing faster.
He also said he supports expanding rent assistance and support services.
On support for Richmond businesses amid trade wars with the U.S., Dang said Richmond businesses need stability, diversification and support navigating changing trade conditions, including stronger small-business programs, access to financing, workforce training and expanded domestic and international markets.
For flood protection and the dike improvement program, Dang said climate change makes Richmond’s flood protection a critical priority and said he would advocate for predictable provincial funding, long-term infrastructure planning and coordination with the City and federal partners.
Regarding traffic and public transportation, he said Richmond needs more reliable transit, better connections and safer walking and cycling routes, and he said he would support increased TransLink investment, improved bus frequency and rapid-transit connections.
On the Massey tunnel replacement, Dang said he believes a new tunnel is one of the most effective ways to relieve Richmond’s traffic congestion, and he said he supports a transparent, evidence-based review of the current project, including cost, capacity, environmental impacts, alternatives and fiscal burden.
Dang said he does not want the financial burden shifted onto taxpayers.
On reconciliation and the appeal referenced in connection with the Cowichan Tribes decision, Dang said reconciliation must continue regardless of individual court outcomes, and he called for meaningful consultation, respect for Indigenous rights and title, and implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
For tax rates, Dang said he would not broadly raise taxes on high-income professionals or successful businesses, and he said he supports higher contributions from extreme wealth.
On balancing economic growth in Richmond with protecting the environment, Dang said Richmond can grow while reducing environmental impacts, and he pointed to cleaner transportation, efficient buildings, electrification and resilient infrastructure.
In responses about community services, Dang said he has operated a non-profit basketball club in Richmond for more than five years and said he would advocate for stable funding, accessible facilities and stronger partnerships for community centres and non-profits.
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