NINA KRIEGER
Website: ninakrieger.bcndp.ca
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Political party: How long have you been a member?
My family and I have been very engaged with the BC NDP for my entire life. My membership status has fluctuated over time, but I am a member of the BC NDP.
Do you live in the riding, and if so, for how long? If not, what is your connection to the riding?
I have lived in Victoria for the past three years. I have commuted regularly to Vancouver for work, but Victoria has long been home to me. My parents are here and I’m grateful for the opportunity to raise my family in such a special city.
What is your occupation, and for how long?
As Executive Director of the Western Canada’s leading Holocaust museum for over a decade, I have dedicated my career to anti-racism education, connecting the lessons of the past to today’s challenges. I have worked to bridge communities, advancing understanding, empathy and inclusion, and have served on provincial, national and international expert advisories.
What do you believe is the biggest issue facing your community and why?
We have such an incredible community, but housing is out of reach for people. I hear from grandparents who are concerned that their children and grandchildren can’t afford to make a life here.
Years of interest rate hikes, and real estate speculators have driven up the cost, but I believe everyone should be able to build a life in the community they love.
That’s why I’m proud to be running with David Eby and the BCNDP team, who are taking on speculators, limiting house flipping and ensuring homes are for people.
What actions or efforts have you taken to learn the concerns of your constituents?
It has been such a pleasure knocking on doors every day to connect directly with constituents. I’ve been hosting coffee and conversations in local coffee shops, attending community events, and making thousands of phone calls to hear directly from my neighbours in Victoria Swan Lake. Connecting one-on-one with people about their lived experiences, questions and insights have been a real privilege and the most meaningful part of the campaign for me.
What do you want to see improved in British Columbia in four, eight and 20 years?
People want a healthcare system that will be there for them when they need it most. And, in the last few months, we’ve seen thousands of people connected to primary care in the Island Health region. We are starting to see results and now is not the time for cuts.
David Eby is hiring more doctors and nurses and breaking down barriers to bring internationally trained healthcare workers off the sidelines and into our hospitals and clinics.
In the coming years, I want to see continued efforts to strengthen our public healthcare system to support healthy, thriving communities.
How would you go about addressing contentious issues within your riding?
My responsibility as MLA would be to serve a diversity of constituents, as well as their experiences and interests, in provincial discussions. I have been a bridge-builder throughout my professional career. I listen deeply and strive to be a transparent and accessible leader.
Would you vote against your party and leader if it were best for your constituents?
People want to know where parties stand on issues that matter to them. It’s why we have elections. To debate the issues of the day and let voters choose a way forward.
I’m with David Eby because I believe that everyone should get an opportunity to succeed. Whether it’s childcare, education, healthcare, or addressing the cost of living crisis, David Eby and the BC NDP are taking action for you. It’s a vision that inspired me to run and a vision I will work every day to achieve.
Why do you think you are qualified to do this job?
As a community leader who has worked with all levels of government, I have advanced education and justice to build a brighter, more equal future for everyone. My work has always been values-driven, focused on advancing a more inclusive society.
As the Executive Director of Western Canada’s leading Holocaust museum, I helped position the organization for significant expansion as part of a multigenerational Jewish community centre serving a diverse community with childcare, seniors’ services, and arts and cultural spaces.
I am passionate about ensuring that Victoria Swan Lake is a community where everyone can thrive.
Why are you running – what’s your motivation?
I am running to help ensure that all people can live healthy and secure lives.
I have seen the BC NDP investing in affordable childcare, new schools, and hiring more doctors and nurses — and creating a housing plan focused on building homes for people, rather than speculators. We need more of that — not less.
I am deeply concerned about the prospect of a Conservative government, whose vision and values would mean cuts to services people count on. John Rustad’s approach would deepen inequity and social division.
I am ready to step up and make a difference in Victoria-Swan Lake.
ABOUT VICTORIA-SWAN LAKE
New Democrat Rob Fleming has been the MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake for as long as the electoral district has existed (it was created in 2009) — and he never received less than 54 per cent of the vote. With his departure, the riding is without an incumbent candidate in this election.
Taking up the NDP banner is Nina Krieger, the former executive director of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
The Green candidate is Christina Winter, an office and business administrator, while the Conservative is real estate agent Tim Taylor.
Also running is Robert Crooks for the Communist Party of B.C. He is the provincial organizer for the party.
THE CANDIDATES IN VICTORIA-SWAN LAKE
The candidates this election are:
- Communist Robert Crooks
- New Democrat Nina Krieger
- Conservative Tim Taylor
- Green candidate Christina Winter
See the full list of Vancouver Island candidates here. We are posting the candidate questionnaires riding by riding.
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