2026 provincial general election
BC Party Programmes 2026
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Original English quotations. Sources checked September 28, 2026.
14 of 14 parties
B.C. Vision
Leader in register: Jagmohan Bhandari
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Affordability & taxes
“A Life You Can Afford”
Climate & environment
“Fight for your Future”
Economy & resources
“The BC Greens are ready to do the work to build a fair economy.”
Government & democracy
“Require all Ministers to provide evidence on how their work contributes to increasing wellbeing in British Columbia as part of each budget presentation.”
Healthcare
“Care You Can Count On”
“Investing in our health workforce is essential for a sustainable future.”
Housing
“The private sector alone cannot deliver the affordable housing we need.”
Indigenous relations
“Ensure that First Nations are central to the development and implementation of the Wellbeing Framework, fostering collaboration and respect.”
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- Emily Lowan announces election plans - BC Green PartyBC Green Party / Sep 23, 2026
- 2024 BC Green Party Platform - Putting People FirstBC Green Party / 2024 material
- 2024 Platform (PDF)BC Green Party / 2024 material
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Affordability & taxes
“We believe you should be able to save more and get ahead.”
Climate & environment
“We funded local governments and First Nations to reduce disaster risk, with $39 million for more than 50 local projects.”
Economy & resources
“We’ve made it so you can now take 5 paid sick days a year under minimum employment standards.”
Education & childcare
“Cut childcare costs in half on average (saving families up to $900/month per child)”
Healthcare
“We’ve invested in primary care, home health, long-term care and assisted living services throughout BC.”
Housing
“We’ve fixed restrictive and outdated rules that were blocking townhouses, row homes and duplexes.”
Justice & public safety
“We’re keeping repeat violent offenders off the street with stricter bail rules and stronger enforcement.”
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- Fighting for You and Your Family – it’s making a differenceBC NDP / Publication date not stated
BC Party
British Columbia Party
Leader in register: Peter Milobar
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BC UNITED
BC United
Leader in register: Kevin Falcon
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Affordability & taxes
“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.”
Climate & environment
“We will lead with evidence-based solutions to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and grow a sustainable economy for future generations.”
Economy & resources
“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.”
Education & childcare
“A modernized education system that equips our youth for the future.”
Government & democracy
“Our goal is not to promise everything to everyone.”
Healthcare
“Accessible, well-funded healthcare and mental health supports.”
Housing
“Our vision is clear: a province where everyone has access to housing, quality healthcare, education, and economic opportunity.”
Justice & public safety
“Public safety backed by strong justice and treatment systems.”
Transport
“Long-term infrastructure and transportation investments.”
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- Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCCentreBC / Publication date not stated
- Our Policy - CentreBCCentreBC / Publication date not stated
Christian Heritage Party of BC
Christian Heritage Party of British Columbia
Leader in register: Christian McCay
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Government & democracy
“Our taxpayer-friendly, democracy-friendly and justice-friendly policies are based on biblical values that are pro-life, pro-family, pro-freedom and pro-fiscal sanity.”
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- Christian Heritage Party of BC – Official website for CHP BCChristian Heritage Party of BC / Publication date not stated
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Affordability & taxes
“Abolish income tax on earnings under $50,000.”
Climate & environment
“Prioritize renewable energy and conservation. Cancel taxpayer subsidies to the LNG industry.”
“End removals from the Agricultural Land Reserve, encourage food production in urban areas.”
Economy & resources
“Raise BC minimum wage to $23, fully adjusted to annual inflation rates.”
“Put resources under public ownership and democratic control. End P3 public infrastructure projects.”
Education & childcare
“Increase public education spending by $1000 per student to reach the Canadian average.”
Government & democracy
“Replace “first past the post” with Mixed Member proportional representation, and set MLA salaries at the average wage of a BC worker.”
Housing
“Legislation to limit rents to 20% of a family’s income, and establish vacancy controls which tie rents to the unit.”
Indigenous relations
“No resource extraction and infrastructure projects on indigenous lands without full consultation and approval.”
Justice & public safety
“Reduce police spending, and remove the provincial authority to order municipalities to increase policing budgets.”
Rights & social supports
“Raise social assistance and disability rates by 100%.”
Transport
“Free public transit for all. Create an accessible province-wide bus transit system.”
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- Our Platform – COMMUNIST PARTY OF BCCommunist Party of BC / Publication date not stated
Conservative Party
Conservative Party of British Columbia
Leader in register: Lorne Doerkson (interim)
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Affordability & taxes
“Scrap the Carbon Tax.”
Climate & environment
“Encourage research and development of alternative energy methods by BC scientists and companies.”
Drugs & addiction
“End drug decriminalization and reject the dangerous Eby-Trudeau legalization experiment.”
Economy & resources
“Ensure an internationally competitive fiscal regime that attracts and retains investment.”
Education & childcare
“Restore academic standards by ending descriptive grading and returning to including letter and percentage grades in BC schools.”
Government & democracy
“coming soon”
“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.”
Healthcare
“Help British Columbians Get a Family Doctor”
Housing
“Rezoning and development permits will be approved within 6 months, and building permits within 3 months.”
Indigenous relations
“The Conservative Party of British Columbia believes that economic reconciliation is a cornerstone of any lasting solution to challenges faced by Indigenous communities.”
Justice & public safety
“The Conservative Party of BC will repeal the Legal Professions Act (2024).”
Rights & social supports
“Seniors should have access to in-home care if they choose to remain at home.”
Transport
“Extend SkyTrain to Newton in Surrey.”
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- Our Platform | Conservative Party of British ColumbiaConservative Party of British Columbia / 2026 material
- Official Documents | Conservative Party of British ColumbiaConservative Party of British Columbia / Publication date not stated
- Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Conservative Party of British Columbia / Publication date not stated
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Other topics
“Developing the economy, promote community safety, foster harmonious neighborly relations, ensure equality among all races, low tax and create a better environment.”
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- CANWEST PARTYCanWest Party / Publication date not stated
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Affordability & taxes
“Taxes should be lowered all around to spur growth of industries, who in turn generate employment.”
Economy & resources
“We will support and cherish our natural resource industry.”
Education & childcare
“Make our K-12 schools competitive with international academic levels, so that every child has confidence and is motivated to pursue post secondary education.”
Government & democracy
“Government exists to serve people, it will not intimidate people.”
Healthcare
“All employees terminated due to COVID policy will be re-hired with apology.”
Housing
“End foreign ownership of BC housing and agricultural land until further notice.”
Justice & public safety
“Explore the benefits of British Columbia Provincial Police over RCMP and Municipal Police Forces.”
Rights & social supports
“Legal firearm owners will not be harassed or marginalized in the province of British Columbia.”
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- Freedom Party of British Columbia - We Got Your Back!Freedom Party of British Columbia / Publication date not stated
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Affordability & taxes
“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.”
Education & childcare
“Shift authority down to regional school boards where possible;”
Healthcare
“Maintain existing multiple payer system for total health care costs”
Housing
“Zoning laws and rent controls must be eased.”
Transport
“Allow competition in all types of auto insurance and convert ICBC’s insurance business into a member owned and operated co-operative.”
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- Platform 2024 Archives - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / 2024 material
- Platform 2024 Archives - Page 2 of 4 - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / 2024 material
- Platform 2024 Archives - Page 3 of 4 - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / 2024 material
- Platform 2024 Archives - Page 4 of 4 - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / 2024 material
- Affordable Housing - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / Aug 17, 2024
- Healthcare Focused On Patients - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / Aug 17, 2024
- Education - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / Aug 17, 2024
- Transit and Transportation - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / Aug 17, 2024
- PST - Let's Convert it to a Value Added Tax (VAT) - BC Libertarian PartyBC Libertarian Party / Sep 17, 2024
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Affordability & taxes
“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”
Drugs & addiction
“Eliminate safe supply and drug consumption programs”
Economy & resources
“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”
Education & childcare
“Bring back standardized testing — Focus on reading, writing and mathematics”
Healthcare
“Private Healthcare alongside fully-funded public healthcare”
Housing
“Eliminate the Step Code that is raising housing costs with unnecessary green building requirements”
Indigenous relations
“Repeal DRIPA and declare UNDRIP to have no force and effect in BC”
Justice & public safety
“No mask wearing during protests”
Rights & social supports
“No provincial government participation in any federal firearms buy-back or confiscation program for legally acquired firearms”
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- OneBC - PrioritiesOneBC / Publication date not stated
Party of Citizens
Party of Citizens Who Have Decided To Think For Ourselves & Be Our Own Politicians
Leader in register: Gordon Watson
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