BC Party Programmes 2026

“We’ll get mega-corporations and the ultra-wealthy finally pay their fair share.”

“Introduce a one-time Fair Share tax on extreme wealth, beginning at 5% on net wealth above $50 million, 10% above $100 million, and 20% above $1 billion.”

“Establish an ongoing annual tax on extreme wealth, beginning 2% on net wealth above $50 million, 3% above $100 million, and 5% above $1 billion.”

“No British Columbian who works for an income will pay a single dollar more in tax than they do currently.”

“Create a network of public grocery stores.”

“Under our leadership, no new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects will be approved— and fracked gas production will be phased out entirely.”

“Stop new fossil fuel development.”

“Fully fund old-growth deferrals, with fair compensation for First Nations and forestry communities.”

“The BC Greens will put that money to work here instead—building out renewable energy, backed by good union jobs that don’t disappear the moment a foreign shareholder changes their mind.”

“The BC Greens are the only party willing to defend our lands, our waters, and our jobs and say no to this project.”

“Reject the “Working Forest Model” and set sustainable harvest levels through regional, area-based forest planning.”

“Require the oil and gas sector to reduce emissions in line with BC’s climate targets, with a binding sectoral emissions cap if existing regulations and industrial carbon pricing do not deliver the required reductions.”

“Increase electricity’s share of energy use to 35 per cent by 2035, with annual progress reports.”

“Require all public hospitals to include spaces for safe, supervised consumption of substances, with capacity for inhalation.”

“Provide regulated, pharmaceutical alternatives to the illicit drug supply to reduce fatalities associated with substance use.”

“Treat drug use as a health and social issue, not a criminal one, by decriminalising possession of drugs for personal use.”

“Build out mobile and 24-hour overdose prevention sites.”

“Allocate annual funding for existing drug-checking services to ensure their sustainability.”

“Invest $20 million annually for education and training programs to address the skills shortage in the renewable energy sector and to retrain oil and gas workers.”

“Boost minimum wage increases to build a living wage, and give every worker the chance to join a union with sectoral bargaining.”

“Create a fair royalty deal for oil and gas.”

“That’s why the BC Greens will restrict foreign and corporate farmland ownership, fund an Agricultural Public Land Bank to connect farmers with affordable farmland, and give local governments the power to tax unused farmland.”

“End raw-log exports and close loopholes that allow minimally processed or rough-sawn wood to leave British Columbia without meaningful processing.”

“The BC Greens will make government easier for small businesses to navigate, through a single front door for approvals, simpler forms, and clearer timelines.”

“Increase annual funding for BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC by 50 per cent, from $76 million to $114 million, to expand year-round access, improve maintenance and visitor services, and better manage growing use.”

“Reform BC’s oil and gas royalty framework to achieve its original objective of collecting 50 per cent of net profits after production costs, with clear rules for allowable costs and public reporting on the royalties collected.”

“Increase the minimum wage annually, at a rate of inflation +1%, until parity with the living wage is reached.”

“Expand BC’s successorship provisions to cover all workers who work in contracted industries when their business is sold or merged.”

“Introduce province-wide commercial rent and vacancy control, limiting rent increases during tenancies, at renewal and between tenants.”

“Implement the BC Craft Brewers Guild’s proposed revenue-neutral beer markup reforms, lowering rates for small breweries, introducing more gradual increases as they grow, and raising rates for the largest producers.”

“Provide paid final practicums for teachers and Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), offering financial support during their essential training periods.”

“BC Greens will lift the freeze immediately, and make it free by 2031.”

“Implement an early childhood educator wage grid, and reach $35-45 per hour by 2028 based on qualifications and years of experience.”

“Develop clear, province-wide direction on the safe and ethical use of AI with students, placing a moratorium on AI use in K–12 classrooms until that plan is in place.”

“Close the inclusive education funding gap with a stable, needs-based funding model for school districts.”

“Deliver a universal school food program and a school supplies program, so every student gets fed and has what they need to learn.”

“Freeze domestic tuition and institutionally charged mandatory fees at public post-secondary institutions.”

“Require all Ministers to provide evidence on how their work contributes to increasing wellbeing in British Columbia as part of each budget presentation.”

“Deliver proportional representation legislation within the first 100 days.”

“Put a moratorium on the construction and operation of AI data centres, until a detailed public-interest audit is developed and appropriate regulatory regime implemented.”

“Extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds, and introduce civics and voting education in schools.”

“We will prioritize not-for-profit public delivery of health care.”

“Make all vaccines available to all people, at no cost to the consumer.”

“Build Community Health Centres in every region, with team-based care and long-term support.”

“Develop and implement a detailed plan to increase the number of publicly-funded long-term care facilities to meet the growing demand for senior care services.”

“Increased funding for nurses in the public system to support safe nurse-to-patient ratios and end reliance on private agency nurses.”

“Include six visits annually to a mental health professional, such as a psychologist, under the Medical Services Plan (MSP), ensuring early access to mental health support for all British Columbians.”

“Integrate mental health as the fourth option in 911 emergency services to accommodate mental health crises that do not align with the traditional ambulance, fire or police options.”

“Prevent landlords from dramatically increasing rents after a tenancy ends by implementing vacancy control measures..”

“Build and protect 26,000 permanently affordable, non-market homes a year, and make it easier and quicker to build all forms of housing.”

“Vacancy control ties increases in rent to a unit, rather than a tenant, reducing the incentive for landlords to evict tenants without fault.”

“Amend the Residential Tenancy Act to prohibit blanket no pets clauses in rental contracts.”

“Ensure that First Nations are central to the development and implementation of the Wellbeing Framework, fostering collaboration and respect.”

“Provide adequate and equitable funding for Indigenous-led Complex Care Housing, designed and determined by Indigenous communities.”

“Reconciliation cannot be a slogan we wear one day a year while governments push through projects over the objections of the people whose lands they cross. It has to mean respecting the right to say no.”

“Recognize Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare, providing appropriate funding to support culturally rooted, distinction-based services and language revitalization.”

“Develop a poverty elimination plan tailored to Indigenous individuals, families, and First Nations, addressing the systemic impacts of colonisation and dispossession.”

“We will transform the policing and justice systems to prioritize accountability, equity and community safety.”

“We will require all police services to collect and publicly report disaggregated race-based and other demographic data.”

“Disband CRU-BC, the Critical Response Unit, a branch of the RCMP tasked with protecting industrial interests at the expense of public and Indigenous rights.”

“Commission an independent review of prison conditions, including the involuntary treatment programs located within provincial prisons, to ensure that they meet humane standards and uphold human rights.”

“Raise the social and disability assistance rates above the poverty line, index them to inflation, and put an end to clawbacks.”

“Further increase the thresholds for Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters to provide greater monthly rental assistance for low-income seniors. The thresholds will be raised to $48,000 for single individuals and $53,000 for couples, ensuring more seniors qualify for support.”

“Convene a working group consisting of a broad range of disability community representation to co-design a provincial disability strategy that supports ALL families within the disability community.”

“Continue supporting and expanding the SOGI 123 initiative to create inclusive school environments that support 2SLGBTQIA+ students and address the topics of gender identity and sexual orientation.”

“Act immediately to bring BC’s Mental Health legislation into compliance with the Constitution, including strengthening protections around consent, capacity, involuntary treatment, and independent oversight.”

“Make transit fast, frequent, and free.”

“We will approach free transit in a phased approach, starting with youth aged under 25 and for seniors 65 and over.”

“Work with First Nations and the Island Corridor Foundation to determine next steps for Vancouver Island rail.”

“Implement a Province-wide, wheelchair accessible, intercity network, with at least hourly service for 80% of British Columbia and at least daily service for every part of BC.”

“BC families earning less than $100,000 pay lower provincial taxes than in any other province in Canada.”

“Support workers and businesses facing tariffs, keep costs down for families and strengthen the health care and public services British Columbians rely on more than ever during a trade war.”

“To support families while Trump’s harmful actions cost British Columbians, David Eby’s plan will include suspending the provincial motor fuel tax by 10 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel.”

“The plan also includes a “price guard”, which will empower the BC Utilities Commission to enforce strict pricing rules and cap excess industry margins.”

“The BC NDP will use a “price guard” to cap profit margins on essentials like milk, eggs, cheese, butter, and poultry.”

“Over 96% of residents, individuals who make $190,000 or less, will see no tax increase. The highest earners will pay slightly more through a 2% point increase on the top two tax brackets and a new bracket for income over a million dollars.”

“David Eby will extend that freeze for 3 more years, totalling a full decade of frozen rates”

“The BC NDP will bring down the deficit responsibly over time, but we're not going to make people pay the price with healthcare cuts and higher costs.”

“Stop predatory surveillance pricing: Strengthen consumer protection and privacy laws to prohibit AI-powered algorithmic pricing.”

“We’ve protected 20% of B.C.’s land and water, on our way to 30% by 2030.”

“A portion of B.C.’s revenue will also be dedicated to climate action programs that help families and businesses choose less costly clean energy and create new jobs.”

“If re-elected, the BC NDP will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross up to $20 million for people affected by this summer’s wildfires, especially to support those who are uninsured and underinsured.”

“Dedicating a portion of provincial revenue from new oil and gas development to fund climate action programs that help families and businesses choose less costly clean energy and create new jobs, starting with an investment of $50 million.”

“$50 million to convert old-growth deferrals of the most irreplaceable and rarest forests into permanent protections, while supporting mills to retrofit and make more value-added products with second growth.”

“Lower energy bills: $50 million a year to help more homes switch to heat pumps, plus simpler rules and rebates for balcony solar.”

“A new $16 million per year investment will help us triple the number of charging ports in the province over the next decade.”

“Safeguarding our water from AI data centres: Setting strict new water-efficiency standards, mandated public reporting of water use, and requiring engagement with local communities on conservation and drought planning.”

“We expanded access to addiction treatment by making opioid agonist treatment medications free for all British Columbians – ensuring money isn’t a barrier to getting addiction treatment.”

“A re-elected BC NDP government will invest up to $90 million to establish involuntary care at the Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver for people experiencing severe mental health and addictions challenges along with complex brain injuries.”

“Build an economy free from the US, work with the Prime Minister to open new markets, build the infrastructure and homes B.C. needs, and grow industries while training British Columbians so they are first in line for skilled trades jobs with bigger paycheques.”

“Eby’s new “Built in BC and Canadian” plan will apply to ministries, Crown agencies and health authorities, and require them to put B.C. and Canadian-made goods and materials to work on public projects, wherever it is viable.”

“To seize this generational opportunity and secure more economic independence from the United States, B.C. will double its production and export of critical minerals within five years.”

“Invest in local food infrastructure by partnering with Ottawa to build an independent, regional wholesale food terminal in the Lower Mainland.”

“The Small Business Tariff & Wildfire Relief Fund provides interest-free loans of up to $1 million for up to 72 months to help small businesses recover from the recent wildfires or Donald Trump’s unfair tariffs.”

“During the trade war, the Youth Hiring Tax Credit offers a $5,000 refundable tax credit for small businesses that hire a young person (aged 18–30) for their first full-time, 12-month job.”

“Work with the federal government to build a new B.C. shipyard, in partnership with shipbuilders and labour, creating thousands of jobs across BC, supporting national defence and helping expand BC’s shipbuilding industry so that we can build the next generation of B.C. Ferries.”

“Make the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund permanent, with $60 million in annual funding, including dedicated support to help tariff-impacted forestry mills modernize, protect jobs and reach new markets.”

“A re-elected BC NDP government would create a new 2-year $120M Forestry Jobs Protection Fund to provide direct support to workers, mills, and communities.”

“Since 2017, we’ve invested in 250 major school capital projects, including new schools, additions and seismic upgrades, along with 330 new school playgrounds, benefiting more than 90,000 kids.”

“a re-elected BC NDP government will permanently double provincial funding for B.C.’s public libraries, from $14 million to $28 million a year.”

“Expand school-based child care: Add 7,200 before- and after-school spaces on school grounds to give more families access to seamless child care in places they already know and trust.”

“Bring in a hard, universal fee cap like Ontario.”

“One million more people have been attached to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2018 – 700,000 in the last three years alone, as more than 4,000 people get matched every week.”

“The new campaign, which will be triple the size of B.C.’s first successful efforts, will expand into Republican-controlled “red” states where doctors and nurses are facing laws that restrict their ability to provide life-saving reproductive care.”

“The campaign will also now target Canadian health-care professionals living and working in the U.S., with new incentives to bring them home, including loan forgiveness and support with moving expenses.”

“Adding 500 health-care workers to give more seniors faster, hands-on support, scrapping user fees, and expanding virtual Long-term Care at Home monitoring.”

“With the funding secured through the BC-Canada Prosperity agreement, the BC NDP will move ahead with seven long-term care projects that had been paused earlier this year”

“Patients will get scans and surgeries sooner under David Eby’s plan to reduce wait times, which adds eight new MRI machines, 10 CT scanners, and introduces coordinated regional surgical waitlists that let patients choose the shortest wait.”

“Build 20 additional team-based primary care clinics to provide timely, in-person care and ease hospital pressure.”

“The BC NDP will close loopholes that allow clinics to charge user fees and extra billing for publicly insured, medically necessary services.”

“A BC NDP government will open a first-in-Canada perinatal mental health unit, expand coverage for menopause care, and launch a province-wide women’s health strategy, David Eby announced today.”

“Training health care workers: Add 1,000 training seats for nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health workers and care aides, including a 20% increase in nursing seats.”

“97% of local governments have adopted zoning changes that are paving the way for 300,000 more homes across B.C.”

“Eby says he will increase the speculation and vacancy tax by one percentage point, from 1% to 2% for domestic speculators and from 4% to 5% for foreign speculators.”

“The BC NDP will also introduce a new Unsold Condo Tax on finished condos left empty for more than a year.”

“Small Builder Permit Guarantee: Bring in 30-day permit deadlines for completed applications for small residential builds (up to six units) that fit within official community plans in large municipalities.”

“Lowering construction costs: Reach a final agreement with the federal government to lower development cost charges for multi-unit housing by up to 50% - equal to $40,000 per unit - while expanding road and water infrastructure needed to support new homes.”

“Protecting renters: Partner with the federal government to leverage funding and double the number of homes that we can protect through the BC Rental Protection Fund, purchasing at-risk buildings so non-profits can keep rents affordable.”

“Building shovel-ready affordable homes: Invest $390 million into a new Shovel-Ready Affordable Housing call to ensure non-market housing projects proceed quickly for people who need help the most.”

“We’re expanding guardian programs with First Nations, increasing boots on the ground to protect and look after B.C.’s lands, waters and forests.”

“Expand economic partnerships with First Nations to advance sustainable resource development, ensuring local communities share directly in project benefits and long-term prosperity.”

“We’ve hired over 250 more RCMP officers to keep our communities safe. And we’ve added 240 new police training seats to train more officers to fight crime (a 225% increase in seats).”

“A re-elected BC NDP government would also convene a summit of police services from across British Columbia to strengthen coordination on investigations, intelligence and enforcement related to extremist activity.”

“The BC NDP will also hire 50 additional Crown prosecutors and dedicate a unit to focus on extortion, racketeering and gang violence.”

“The BC NDP will double the successful repeat offending programs.”

“A BC NDP government will also pursue immediate provincial penalties for people caught with illegal guns and involved in gang activity, wherever the law allows, including driving suspensions and loss of access to business licenses.”

“Our expanded campaign will highlight that we will protect a woman’s right to choose and that doctors never have to navigate a for-profit system, which bankrupts half a million Americans every year.”

“A BC NDP government would provide $500,000 yearly to the Western Jewish Community Security Network to strengthen security at Jewish schools, synagogues and community centres across British Columbia.”

“The $5 million fund will support community shuttles for seniors centres, like in South Vancouver, as well as community centres serving kids, people living with disabilities and others who need help to access services or attend organized field trips.”

“Eby committed to working with the Prince Rupert Port Authority, Gateway Partners and the federal government to keep expanding the port’s network that links ships, trains and trucks.”

“The pilot would reserve a total of 12% of advance booking space for local residents.”

“Expand bus service and improve transit connections between communities through a $40 million per year funding boost to BC Transit”

“Deliver rapid bus transit to better connect people and communities in Metro Vancouver.”

“Make the Seniors’ Bus Pass free for 350,000 low-income seniors across the province”

“Strengthen environmental protection and strive to create a garden-like city.”

“Developing the economy, promote community safety, foster harmonious neighborly relations, ensure equality among all races, low tax and create a better environment.”

“We encourage and assist local industrial and commercial enterprises to invest and create more job opportunities for BC.”

“Strengthen public security to ensure residents can live in a safe city.”

“We advocate for harmonious coexistence among all ethnic groups, mutual respect, mutual understanding, and mutual assistance.”

“CentreBC believes in responsible financial management—balancing the budget over the long term through smarter investments and spending.”

“We remain committed to protecting the health care, education, and social supports that British Columbians depend on, while ensuring every tax dollar delivers real results.”

“Lower the first income tax bracket rate from 5.6% to 5.06% on January 1, 2027, saving a two-income family about $540 a year.”

“Raise the renter’s tax credit from $400 to $600 a year.”

“We will lead with evidence-based solutions to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and grow a sustainable economy for future generations.”

“Set a 2030 milestone of emissions 20% below 2007, maintain the 2040 and 2050 targets, and establish an independent Climate Accountability Office.”

“By 2030, we will add 150 more detox beds and 500 more treatment and recovery beds, opened as staff are hired.”

“Urgent cases will get same-day detox by 2028. By 2030, people will get treatment within 14 days, linked to recovery housing.”

“We are committed to responsible economic growth, supporting small business, fostering innovation, and investing in green technology—while also championing our resource industries, including mining, forestry, and energy.”

“Invest an additional $60 million a year in skilled trades training and double BC’s exports outside the United States by 2033.”

“A modernized education system that equips our youth for the future.”

“Create 20,000 new $10-a-day childcare spaces by 2030, starting in communities with the longest waitlists.”

“We will open 25,000 new school seats by 2031, starting in the fastest-growing districts and those with the most portables, so more students learn in permanent classrooms.”

“Transparent, accountable, and ethical leadership.”

“Create an Independent Budget Officer reporting to the legislature and put the path to a balanced budget by 2034/35 into law.”

“Scrap the $10 request fee on day one, clear the overdue backlog by 2028, and answer 90% of requests on time within two years.”

“Accessible, well-funded healthcare and mental health supports.”

“By the end of 2031, provide a family doctor or nurse practitioner team for everyone who wants one. From 2029, no one waits more than 12 months.”

“Our vision is clear: a province where everyone has access to housing, quality healthcare, education, and economic opportunity.”

“By January 1, 2028, we will set a provincial standard of 6 months for rezonings and 8 weeks for building permits, with one set of rules across municipalities.”

“We will double BC Builds to 20,000 homes that rent or sell below market by 2031.”

“We are committed to fostering respectful and productive relationships between Indigenous communities, public land users, and private property owners—ensuring dialogue, cooperation, and solutions that work for all.”

“In our first session, one bill will repeal DRIPA (BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act) and section 8.1 of the Interpretation Act, and replace them with a new law built on negotiated treaties.”

“Public safety backed by strong justice and treatment systems.”

“Hire 100 additional provincial RCMP officers a year for five years and expand BC-based police training.”

“We believe equity is a right, not a privilege.”

“Create a $400 monthly benefit for about 9,000 eligible family caregivers of high-need people with low or modest incomes.”

“Long-term infrastructure and transportation investments.”

“We will create a BC Commuter Credit: 15% back on monthly and annual transit passes and BC Ferries multi-trip fares.”

“hold a referendum to obtain permission from the taxpayers before introducing any new taxes or appreciably increasing any existing taxes.”

“Reduce unnecessary taxes, government fees and regulatory costs that increase the price of housing, fuel, utilities, groceries and everyday necessities.”

“provide tax credits for research in clean burning fuels for commercial transportation”

“Expand detox, residential treatment, psychiatric care and long-term recovery.”

“promote job creation by removing unnecessary regulations on small and large businesses.”

“Support responsible forestry, mining, LNG and other resource development while maintaining clear environmental standards.”

“Provincial funding allocated for the education of BC children in primary and secondary schools will “follow the student” and be directed to the school setting chosen by the parents.”

“Stop the promotion and use of the SOGI 123 resource package and ideological teaching related to gender identity in B.C. schools.”

“All members of the BC Legislature will be free to vote, independently of their political party on all bills introduced in the Legislature.”

“Every major program should have a purpose, a measurable outcome, a budget and a deadline.”

“A central priority of the Christian Heritage Party of BC is to FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE HOW GOVERNMENT OPERATES through our proposed Public Spending and Results Accountability Act.”

“We will open more community care facilities in rural British Columbia, in order to take pressure off of our hospitals in those communities.”

“Establish an independent MAID oversight body, separate from the Ministry and health authorities, with authority to audit cases, investigate complaints, identify safeguard failures and report directly and publicly on its findings.”

“Identify appropriate, serviced or serviceable Crown and other public lands near existing communities that can responsibly support new housing.”

“A CHP-BC Government would encourage private ownership of all existing housing on reserve lands with full property rights recognized for current residents.”

“CHP BC would repeal DRIPA, review what has already been done under it and replace it with a clearly defined reconciliation framework.”

“A CHP-BC Government will work to dismantle the Human Rights Tribunal and repeal the enabling legislation which supports it.”

“Focus police, prosecutors and corrections resources on violent and repeat offenders.”

“protect the right of parents to choose the best type of schooling for their children.”

“expand and improve mass transit facilities where economically feasible”

“Abolish income tax on earnings under $50,000.”

“Prioritize renewable energy and conservation. Cancel taxpayer subsidies to the LNG industry, make them pay higher levies to profit from the people’s resources.”

“Create a permanent, safe, legal and regulated supply of drugs”

“Raise BC minimum wage to $30, fully adjusted to annual inflation rates.”

“End P3 public infrastructure projects.”

“Increase public education spending by $1000 per student to reach the Canadian average.”

“Implement an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Wage Grid paying at least $35 – $45/hr.”

“Replace “first past the post” with mixed member proportional representation, and set MLA salaries at the average wage of a BC worker.”

“Properly fund hospitals to end emergency room closures.”

“Build 100,000 units of new renovated social and low-income public housing.”

“Immediately establish vacancy controls which tie rents to the unit. Legislate to limit rents to 20% of household income.”

“Ban resource extraction and infrastructure projects on indigenous lands without full consultation and approval.”

“Reduce police spending, and remove the provincial authority to order municipalities to increase policing budgets.”

“Raise social assistance and disability rates by 100%.”

“Free public transit for all. Create an accessible province-wide bus transit system.”

“Scrap the Carbon Tax.”

“Instead of watching their hard-earned money disappear into government spending that hasn’t made their lives any better, under my government, there will be no new taxes.”

“Lorne Doerkson, Leader of the Conservative Party of BC, committed today to remove the PST at the till on Canadian beer, wine and spirits.”

“Expand consumer choice where competition can improve price and service while preserving the right to choose ICBC as a public insurance option with clear service standards and public reporting.”

“We will provide more choice for consumers, meaningful rights to full compensation for people seriously injured by reckless drivers, and protect timely and adequate treatment and rehabilitation.”

“A Conservative government will raise BC’s basic personal exemption from $13,216 to $32,000, making it the most generous in Canada.”

“A Conservative Party of BC government will reverse the NDP’s changes to the Property Tax Deferment Program, so seniors are not taxed out of their homes and can remain in the communities they helped build.”

“To help families keep kids active, Conservatives will create a refundable BC Children’s Activity Credit covering up to $500 per child each year for sports, recreation, music, arts and camps.”

“Encourage research and development of alternative energy methods by BC scientists and companies.”

“This plan will buy water bombers, clear dangerous fuels, speed up safe prescribed burns, help crews work together faster, and fund early detection technology.”

“Protect driver choice. End the zero-emission vehicle sales quota and you choose the vehicle that works for your family and work.”

“Repeal CleanBC to remove barriers to investment and growth, keeping a carbon price on large industrial emitters and the revenue it raises.”

“Resolve the NDP’s old growth deferrals, protecting the rarest ecosystems and returning remaining land to the working forest”

“End drug decriminalization and reject the dangerous Eby-Trudeau legalization experiment.”

“Introduce compassionate intervention so that people whose severe addiction, mental illness or brain injury are taken off the street and into care.”

“End the NDP’s failed “safe supply” experiment and expand access to naloxone.”

“Ensure an internationally competitive fiscal regime that attracts and retains investment.”

“After a lost decade under the NDP, the BC Energy Superpower Plan will get British Columbia building again, doubling the province’s LNG production by 2032 and tripling it by 2035.”

“Pass a 120 Day Permitting Act for major projects; Harmonize BC’s permitting, approvals and consultation with the federal government’s Bill C-39, so that BC-led projects are approved within one year;”

“My government will treat energy as an urgent mission, and we will support projects with a strong business case for our communities alongside strong protections for our beautiful environment.”

“Scrap the PST on immediate investment machinery, equipment and business software for three years to get businesses investing in BC now.”

“Introduce a “one-in, two-out” red-tape reduction law.”

“Their Youth Jobs Plan includes a First Job Tax Credit, which rewards businesses that hire young British Columbians for their first job.”

“A Conservative government will increase sustainable access to fibre with a harvest floor of 45 million cubic metres, compensating licensees and Bill 13 contractors fairly and on time where tenure is reallocated.”

“Restore academic standards by ending descriptive grading and returning to including letter and percentage grades in BC schools.”

“I firmly believe that we have to repeal SOGI. Obviously we have to provide a safe place for our kids.”

“Independent providers will be eligible for new $10-a-day spaces as the program expands.”

“Conservatives will ban phones in schools, so classrooms are places where kids can learn, and expand school meal programs in high-need communities so no child in BC goes hungry at school.”

“Conservatives will expand dual-credit programs, apprenticeships and paid work experience, make it easier for schools to hire qualified tradespeople and other experts, and develop a Future Mining Jobs Blueprint with industry.”

“The Conservative Party of BC will abolish all Freedom of Information request fees, with the exception of fines for individuals or organizations who attempt to abuse the system.”

“Housing, economic development, air quality and climate policy are already the responsibility of local governments and the province. These functions will be returned to the governments accountable for them, ending costly duplication.”

“Freeze administrative and management hiring and leave positions unfilled as people retire or move on. No frontline worker is laid off.”

“Conservative Party of BC Leader Lorne Doerkson promised that a Conservative government will permanently separate provincial and municipal election calendars and bar any provincial vote within 60 days of local elections.”

“Implement a new ‘Patients First’ Healthcare Model: universal healthcare for everyone under a single-payer system that increases spending each year and delivering care through both public and non-governmental facilities.”

“The BC Conservatives will keep emergency rooms open, recruit and retain more doctors and nurses, and protect current health care funding, while keeping BC’s system universal and publicly funded.”

“Within our first 100 days, we will launch an expert commission to bring proven solutions from other public systems to B.C. and cut wait times, while ensuring British Columbians never need anything more than their health card to get care.”

“Seniors waiting for a bed will also receive portable public funding, giving them and their families a real choice among qualified providers, including non-government options with strong performance safeguards.”

“Protect universal public health care and introduce a Universal Health-Care Guarantee: publicly funded treatment through another qualified provider when medically recommended surgical wait benchmarks are exceeded.”

“Lorne Doerkson outlined his plan today to deliver new Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs) to Coquitlam, North Delta, Surrey, Comox Valley, Greater Victoria, Port Hardy, Steveston, Cowichan Valley, Oceanside, Terrace and Kitimat.”

“A $50 million emergency fund will help rural medical practices stay open and recruit staff.”

“A Conservative government will complete the Surrey Hospital in Cloverdale on time and on budget, and will build a new Women and Children’s Hospital in Surrey, so families no longer have to travel an hour or more into Vancouver for care.”

“Rezoning and development permits will be approved within 6 months, and building permits within 3 months.”

“A BC Conservative government led by Lorne Doerkson will bring down the cost of building and buying a home so more homes get built and families can afford to live in them.”

“Give local governments a say in deciding where density goes. Hold municipal governments to locally developed Official Community Plans that carry appropriate density targets.”

“Overhaul the step code that has nothing to do with safety and quality construction and simplify and harmonize the building code.”

“The Conservative Party of British Columbia believes that economic reconciliation is a cornerstone of any lasting solution to challenges faced by Indigenous communities.”

“It will also put First Nations at the centre of this opportunity, with expanded ownership and true partnership.”

“As Leader, I am committed to doing my part, including on economic reconciliation, and I am proud to have multiple strong Indigenous voices and leaders running as candidates.”

“[DRIPA] has not created the security for British Columbians that it was meant to achieve. We are in court everywhere in this province. So the reality is it (DRIPA) has to be repealed”

“The Conservative Party of BC will repeal the Legal Professions Act (2024).”

“Add 500 RCMP officers and 150 civilian staff over five years to restore policing in rural and regional communities where crime is rampant.”

“A Conservative government will implement an Anti-Extortion Action Plan, with specialized investigators dedicated to extortion cases and clear reporting and protection pathways for businesses and families who are threatened.”

“Doerkson will also stop the revolving door for repeat and violent offenders by: Establishing a dedicated repeat-offender court stream so the most prolific offenders face swift consequences; Strengthening bail and warrant enforcement; Expanding electronic monitoring for those released into the community.”

“Seniors should have access to in-home care if they choose to remain at home.”

“Strengthen disability and autism support: increase disability assistance by $100 monthly with annual reviews; raise the single-person earnings exemption to $30,000.”

“Property Rights Defence Act. We will protect private-property rights by upholding the validity of the Land Title Act on all fee-simple properties in BC.”

“Expand security funding for vulnerable religious communities.”

“A Conservative government will also extend the Autism Funding Program and review its transition to the Disability Benefit and Disability Supplement so no family loses the support it needs.”

“Extend SkyTrain to Newton in Surrey.”

“A Conservative government will establish a BC Ferries Charter, setting clear standards for reliability, on-time performance, capacity, affordability and customer service.”

“A Conservative government will build the new 10-lane bridge, cutting commutes by up to 30 minutes and helping businesses move goods more efficiently.”

“There shouldn’t be any double taxation or tax on same product again and again like on used car, each time it is sold.”

“Investigate climate change deception by the authorities.”

“We will support and cherish our natural resource industry.”

“Make our K-12 schools competitive with international academic levels, so that every child has confidence and is motivated to pursue post secondary education.”

“Freedom Party will not allow Surveillance on its own citizens, Vaccine Passports, Forced Masking, Central Bank Digital Currencies, Frozen bank accounts of innocent Canadians, and any form of control over people.”

“All employees terminated due to COVID policy will be re-hired with apology.”

“End foreign ownership of BC housing and agricultural land until further notice.”

“We really need to meet with native chiefs as well as native population directly to understand what reconciliation looks like for them.”

“Explore the benefits of British Columbia Provincial Police over RCMP and Municipal Police Forces.”

“Legal firearm owners will not be harassed or marginalized in the province of British Columbia.”

“Reduce or eliminate property transfer tax.”

“British Columbia should convert the PST into a value-added tax (VAT) like the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) so that businesses have incentive to do things such as upgrade equipment or expand their scope of business.”

“The component of the legislation, as it pertains to private citizens being taxed on the sale of their personal chattel must be removed immediately.”

“The BC Libertarian Party will eliminate the Employer Health Tax (EHT), which coincided with, then replaced the old BC Medical Services Plan (MSP).”

“Raise the base exemption to $50,000 to relieve more workers from the income tax burden entirely.”

“Convert ICBC’s basic and optional coverage insurance business into a member owned and operated co-operative.”

“BC Timber Sales should be disbanded, and the system of leasing huge tracts of forests on Crown lands phased out in favour of private ownership and community forestry”

“Expand decriminalization of drugs, with the goal of legalization, to encourage users out of the dark and more comfortable to reach out for recovery and rehab support.”

“Develop modern regulations and a certification process for farms that provide the sanitary production, distribution and sale of unpasteurized milk in the province.”

“A BC Libertarian government would take a smarter approach to energy and resource regulation, liberating our core industries from many of the inefficient bureaucratic and regulatory burdens placed on them.”

“Disband the Liquor Distribution Branch”

“Shift authority down to regional school boards where possible;”

“Move toward outcome-based funding models”

“Introduce whistleblower legislation”

“Maintain existing multiple payer system for total health care costs”

“Increase the threshold for calling for a provincial State of Emergency.”

“Zoning laws and rent controls must be eased.”

“We would empower landowners, municipalities, and First Nations with enshrined property rights protections”

“Reforms such as requiring a criminal conviction before property can be forfeited, improving transparency in forfeiture proceedings, and eliminating financial incentives for law-enforcement agencies would contribute greatly to safeguarding individual liberties.”

“Introduce a lifetime limit of five years on training and jobs assistance, and a lifetime limit of three years for income assistance, with ‘cashless welfare’ being applied when those limits are reached.”

“Ensure universities have robust free-speech policies with tangible enforcement mechanisms, using financial pressure as necessary;”

“Allow competition in all types of auto insurance and convert ICBC’s insurance business into a member owned and operated co-operative.”

“25% tax cuts for every single tax bracket — including corporate”

“2% off the Provincial Sales Tax (PST)”

“Balanced budgets within 4 years, with an aim towards running surplus budgets”

“Eliminate safe supply and drug consumption programs”

“Involuntary drug rehab and housing for the severely addicted”

“Approve a pipeline to the Port of Prince Rupert or Kitimat to get Canadian energy to foreign markets”

“Reduce stumpage fees for lumber companies to make the market more competitive”

“Bring back standardized testing — Focus on reading, writing and mathematics”

“Undertake an audit of British Columbia’s over 176,000 regulations to reduce bureaucratic bloat”

“Private Healthcare alongside fully-funded public healthcare”

“Shift administration/HR spending to frontline employees and resources”

“Eliminate the Step Code that is raising housing costs with unnecessary green building requirements”

“Block municipal rent control programs that disincentivize development and new units being put up for rent”

“Repeal DRIPA and declare UNDRIP to have no force and effect in BC”

“Crack down on repeat and violent offenders. Focus the resources of the criminal justice system on those committing most of the crime.”

“No provincial government participation in any federal firearms buy-back or confiscation program for legally acquired firearms”