This is a pivotal moment for Burnaby. Our city, at the heart of Metro Vancouver, has transformed into the third major city in British Columbia. Yet our provincial and municipal governments have not kept pace with rapid population growth. Burnaby is now facing the consequences of outdated and unforgiving policies, struggling with traffic congestion, rising living costs, public safety concerns, and an unprecedented loss of financial resilience. It is time for people to stand up, demand accountability of our governments,, advocate of proactive listening to the voice of residents in Burnaby.

Voices of Residents

“I’ve lived in Burnaby for over 20 years, and I barely recognize my own city anymore. My wages haven’t kept up, but my rent, groceries, and utilities keep climbing. It feels like the government hears developers and advocacy groups but not residents.”

• A fourth‑generation resident of Burnaby

“Every election they’ve promised affordability, but all I see are higher rents, higher property taxes, and higher fees. The provincial and municipal governments talk about ‘housing targets’ and ‘growth,’ yet families like mine are being priced out of Burnaby.”

• Resident of Burnaby since 2003

“I am deeply concerned about public safety in my neighborhood and want city councillors and the mayor who have the determination to take crime, disorder, and community wellbeing seriously!”

A mother of three living in Burnaby South