Get to know your Liberal candidate for the Courtenay-Alberni riding: Brian Cameron.
Tell us about yourself
My name is Brian Cameron, and I’m a trained and certified aircraft engineer living in the Comox Valley. I’m a husband to my wife, Clare and father to my 5-month-old daughter, Nel. I’ve lived on Vancouver Island for almost 10 years and have travelled all across the country from coast to coast to coast.
I was born and raised in Ottawa, primarily by my single mother. From an early age, I developed a deep appreciation for Canada’s rich diversity—its cultures, landscapes, and people. Through my years working in aviation and film, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit every province and territory, gaining a deeper understanding of this incredible country.
My respect for First Nations communities runs deep. One of the most profound experiences of my life was spending three weeks in the High Arctic, filming with the Tlingit and Gwich’in First Nations. That time gave me a humbling, eye-opening perspective on resilience, tradition, and the enduring strength of Indigenous cultures.
I’m running in this election because I think Mark Carney needs a full term as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. He’s the right person at the right time in this federal election.
What do you think is the most important issue for the area and why?
A prosperous economic future for everyone in our riding, and an economy that is inclusive and sustainable.
Earlier this month, I stood behind Prime Minister Mark Carney when he announced his commitment to developing a sustainable fisheries, forestry and energy economy for BC and to support workers and their families. With a strong mandate from Canadians, the Prime Minister can deliver on his promise to build a more productive, competitive and resilient Canada. I believe Mark Carney is the right leader at the right time to help the industries that drive our region to find new markets to safeguard the future of Vancouver Island’s economy. In addition, our party has promised to complete the removal of federal barriers to interprovincial trade by July 1, 2025, and to use every dollar raised from counter-tariffs on American goods to support Canadian workers and businesses.
What are you hearing when door-knocking?
We are hearing an immense amount of support for our Prime Minister Mark Carney, and on the liberal platform and policies that are designed to support our Indigenous communities, young families, seniors and those most vulnerable in our riding. We are also hearing that voters in our riding are fearful of the Conservative party and what it could mean for this country. We are hearing and we understand the conversation around strategic voting, but are working hard every day to prove that standing united behind Mark Carney – and with a Liberal MP to represent this riding within a liberal government is the best path forward to a safe and secure future for Courtenay-Alberni.
What is your position on tariffs and the trade war?
It’s about standing strong for Canada. It’s about standing up for Canada and meeting the threat faced from the United States head-on. I would be proud to fight for Courtenay-Alberni in a Liberal Government and work with our local industry to continue finding solutions for a stable and prosperous economic future.
What are potential solutions to housing affordability and homelessness?
In response to the housing crisis, we promise to build 500,000 new homes per year – something not seen since the 2nd World War in this country – that pace of home building will work to lower housing prices and make owning a home more accessible for all Canadians. Mark Carney and the liberal party have also announced our plan to eliminate the GST for first-time home buyers and cut red tape for the private sector to make it easier to build the homes we need in Courtenay-Alberni.
Are there any final thoughts on any topic that you would like to share?
The overdose crisis affecting our Indigenous communities and families across our riding. This is a very important issue to me, and one that’s personal with many people close to me in my life being impacted and struggling with addiction. It is my personal belief that we need to work closer with our Indigenous communities and their knowledge keepers to find solutions that can combine traditional and modern practices to strengthen our communities for those in need. I also think there is more to be done in investing in treatment centers and health workers for and by indigenous communities. In 2023 our Liberal Government included $2 billion health fund for indigenous communities, and I would work to expand that if elected.
