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- ↑ "NDP makes gains in Tri-Cities, Burnaby with upsets". CBC News British Columbia, May 9, 2017.
- ↑ "2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results". electionsbcenr.blob.core.windows.net. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ↑ "Statement of Votes – 41st Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ↑ "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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