2026 provincial general election

BC Party Programmes 2026

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Original English quotations. Sources checked September 28, 2026.

14 of 14 parties

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B.C. Vision

Leader in register: Jagmohan Bhandari

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BC Green Party

Leader in register: Emily Lowan

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Affordability & taxes

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“A Life You Can Afford”

BC Green Party
Emily Lowan announces election plans - BC Green PartySep 23, 20262026 campaign commitments

Climate & environment

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“Fight for your Future”

BC Green Party
Emily Lowan announces election plans - BC Green PartySep 23, 20262026 campaign commitments

Economy & resources

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“The BC Greens are ready to do the work to build a fair economy.”

Emily Lowan

Government & democracy

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

BC Green Party
2024 Platform (PDF)2024 materialPDF page 5

Healthcare

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“Care You Can Count On”

BC Green Party
Emily Lowan announces election plans - BC Green PartySep 23, 20262026 campaign commitments
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“Investing in our health workforce is essential for a sustainable future.”

BC Green Party
2024 Platform (PDF)2024 materialPDF page 9

Housing

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“The private sector alone cannot deliver the affordable housing we need.”

BC Green Party
2024 Platform (PDF)2024 materialPDF page 25

Indigenous relations

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

BC Green Party
2024 Platform (PDF)2024 materialPDF page 5

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BC NDP

Leader in register: David Eby

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Affordability & taxes

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“We believe you should be able to save more and get ahead.”

BC NDP

Climate & environment

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“We funded local governments and First Nations to reduce disaster risk, with $39 million for more than 50 local projects.”

BC NDP

Economy & resources

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“We’ve made it so you can now take 5 paid sick days a year under minimum employment standards.”

BC NDP

Education & childcare

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“Cut childcare costs in half on average (saving families up to $900/month per child)”

BC NDP

Healthcare

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“We’ve invested in primary care, home health, long-term care and assisted living services throughout BC.”

BC NDP

Housing

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“We’ve fixed restrictive and outdated rules that were blocking townhouses, row homes and duplexes.”

BC NDP

Justice & public safety

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“We’re keeping repeat violent offenders off the street with stricter bail rules and stronger enforcement.”

BC NDP

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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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CentreBC

Centre BC

Leader in register: Mike Bernier

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Affordability & taxes

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

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated
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“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.”

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated

Climate & environment

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

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated

Economy & resources

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“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.”

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated

Education & childcare

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

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated

Government & democracy

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“Our goal is not to promise everything to everyone.”

CentreBC
Our Policy - CentreBCPublication date not stated

Healthcare

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

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated

Housing

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

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated

Justice & public safety

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

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated

Transport

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“Long-term infrastructure and transportation investments.”

CentreBC
Our Vision for B.C. - CentreBCPublication date not stated

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Christian Heritage Party of BC

Christian Heritage Party of British Columbia

Leader in register: Christian McCay

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Government & democracy

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“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.”

Christian Heritage Party of BC
Christian Heritage Party of BC – Official website for CHP BCPublication date not statedCHP-BC Platform

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Communist Party of BC

Leader in register: Robert Crooks

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Affordability & taxes

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

Communist Party of BC
Our Platform – COMMUNIST PARTY OF BCPublication date not stated

Climate & environment

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“Prioritize renewable energy and conservation. Cancel taxpayer subsidies to the LNG industry.”

Communist Party of BC
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“End removals from the Agricultural Land Reserve, encourage food production in urban areas.”

Communist Party of BC
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Economy & resources

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“Raise BC minimum wage to $23, fully adjusted to annual inflation rates.”

Communist Party of BC
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“Put resources under public ownership and democratic control. End P3 public infrastructure projects.”

Communist Party of BC
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Education & childcare

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

Communist Party of BC
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Government & democracy

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

Communist Party of BC
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Housing

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“Legislation to limit rents to 20% of a family’s income, and establish vacancy controls which tie rents to the unit.”

Communist Party of BC
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Indigenous relations

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“No resource extraction and infrastructure projects on indigenous lands without full consultation and approval.”

Communist Party of BC
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Justice & public safety

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

Communist Party of BC
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Rights & social supports

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

Communist Party of BC
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Transport

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

Communist Party of BC
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Conservative Party

Conservative Party of British Columbia

Leader in register: Lorne Doerkson (interim)

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Affordability & taxes

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“Scrap the Carbon Tax.”

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 5, section 4.06(a)

Climate & environment

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

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 15, section 11.35

Drugs & addiction

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

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 10, section 9.01

Economy & resources

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

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 14, section 11.17

Education & childcare

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

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 9, section 7.04

Government & democracy

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“coming soon”

Conservative Party of British Columbia
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“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.”

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 4, section 2.02

Healthcare

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“Help British Columbians Get a Family Doctor”

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 6, section 5.05(b)

Housing

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

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 21, section 19.02

Indigenous relations

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

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 20, section 16.01

Justice & public safety

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

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 10, section 8.03

Rights & social supports

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

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 19, section 15.05

Transport

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“Extend SkyTrain to Newton in Surrey.”

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Policy Declaration (adopted March 1, 2025)Publication date not statedPDF p. 17, section 13.05(a)

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CWP

CanWest Party

Leader in register: Wei Ping Chen

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Other topics

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

CanWest Party
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Freedom Party of BC

Freedom Party of British Columbia

Leader in register: Amrit Birring

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Affordability & taxes

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“Taxes should be lowered all around to spur growth of industries, who in turn generate employment.”

Freedom Party of British Columbia

Economy & resources

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

Freedom Party of British Columbia

Education & childcare

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“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 of British Columbia

Government & democracy

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“Government exists to serve people, it will not intimidate people.”

Freedom Party of British Columbia

Healthcare

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

Freedom Party of British Columbia

Housing

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

Freedom Party of British Columbia

Justice & public safety

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

Freedom Party of British Columbia

Rights & social supports

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

Freedom Party of British Columbia

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Libertarian

British Columbia Libertarian Party

Leader in register: Alex Joehl

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Affordability & taxes

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“Reduce or eliminate property transfer tax.”

BC Libertarian Party
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“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.”

BC Libertarian Party

Education & childcare

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

BC Libertarian Party

Healthcare

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

BC Libertarian Party

Housing

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“Zoning laws and rent controls must be eased.”

BC Libertarian Party

Transport

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

BC Libertarian Party

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OneBC

Leader in register: Dallas Brodie (interim)

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Affordability & taxes

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

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

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

OneBC
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Drugs & addiction

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“Eliminate safe supply and drug consumption programs”

OneBC
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Economy & resources

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

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

OneBC
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Education & childcare

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

OneBC
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Healthcare

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“Private Healthcare alongside fully-funded public healthcare”

OneBC
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Housing

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

OneBC
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Indigenous relations

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

OneBC
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Justice & public safety

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“No mask wearing during protests”

OneBC
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Rights & social supports

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

OneBC
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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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