BC NDP vs Conservative Party: platforms compared
The BC NDP has 81 commitments and the Conservative Party has 48 commitments.
BC NDP vs Conservative platforms
BC NDP platform
No platform or plan page bcndp.ca
81 commitments
Conservative platform
Plan published “Our Plan”
48 commitments
Checked Oct 6, 2026
By issue
BC NDP No platform or plan page
Conservative Plan published
Housing
BC NDP
Crack down on speculators and developers who leave units vacant or unsold
David Eby has committed to take more action to crack down on speculators and developers who leave units vacant or unsold, turning them into homes British Columbians can afford.
bcndp.ca: Eby to turn more empty condos into homes people can afford, September 25.
Increase the speculation and vacancy tax from 1% to 2% domestic, 4% to 5% foreign
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.
bcndp.ca: Eby to turn more empty condos into homes people can afford, September 25.
Put any additional speculation and vacancy tax revenue into building more affordable homes
The change will help put more empty units into the long-term rental market, while any additional revenue will go to building more affordable homes people need.
bcndp.ca: Eby to turn more empty condos into homes people can afford, September 25.
Introduce an Unsold Condo Tax on finished condos left empty over a year
The BC NDP will also introduce a new Unsold Condo Tax on finished condos left empty for more than a year.
bcndp.ca: Eby to turn more empty condos into homes people can afford, September 25.
Start the Unsold Condo Tax at 2%, rising 1% for each additional year unsold
Starting at 2 per cent, the tax will increase by 1 per cent for each additional year a condo remains unsold, pushing developers to sell finished homes at prices people can afford.
bcndp.ca: Eby to turn more empty condos into homes people can afford, September 25.
Build the infrastructure and homes B.C. needs
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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Conservative Party
Bring down the cost of building and buying a home
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.
conservativebc.ca: STATEMENT FROM LEADER LORNE DOERKSON ON THE NDP’S HOUSING TAX PLAN, September 25.
Health care
BC NDP
Add 500 health-care workers to home care support for seniors
Expanding home care support: 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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Scrap user fees for seniors’ home care support
Expanding home care support: 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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Expand virtual Long-term Care at Home monitoring
Expanding home care support: 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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Make the two-dose shingles vaccine free for all adults aged 50+ and all immunocompromised adults
Free shingles vaccines: Covering the full cost of the two-dose shingles vaccine for all adults aged 50+ and all immunocompromised adults, to prevent unnecessary hospital visits and help people live healthier lives.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Bring more nurse practitioners, pharmacy services and virtual specialist consultations into long-term care
Better care for long-term care residents: Bringing more nurse practitioners, pharmacy services, and virtual specialist consultations into long-term care homes so residents can avoid trips to hospital, and setting up more teams to support patients ready to leave hospital and return to community-based care.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Set up more teams to support patients ready to leave hospital for community-based care
Better care for long-term care residents: Bringing more nurse practitioners, pharmacy services, and virtual specialist consultations into long-term care homes so residents can avoid trips to hospital, and setting up more teams to support patients ready to leave hospital and return to community-based care.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Move ahead with seven long-term care projects paused earlier this year, with BC-Canada Prosperity agreement funding
Building more long-term care beds faster and for less: 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, using a new model that lowers per-bed costs, shortens construction timelines, and helps us build beds at scale for the future.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Build the seven long-term care projects on a new model that cuts per-bed costs and timelines
Building more long-term care beds faster and for less: 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, using a new model that lowers per-bed costs, shortens construction timelines, and helps us build beds at scale for the future.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Bring 5,000 care-home workers back into the public health employer system
Fair wages for care workers: Bringing 5,000 care-home workers back into the public health employer system to ensure stable staffing, better continuity of care, and fair pay.
bcndp.ca: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Provide $90 million toward redeveloping the former Oak Bay Lodge site, if re-elected
David Eby, Leader of the BC NDP, announced today that a re-elected BC NDP government will provide a $90 million contribution in provincial funding toward the redevelopment of the former Oak Bay Lodge site.
bcndp.ca: BC NDP commits $90 million to redevelop former Oak Bay Lodge site to deliver new health and seniors’ care services, October 5.
Make no cuts to healthcare
Unlike the B.C. Conservatives, we won’t cut healthcare and so we need to be honest about how we pay for it.
bcndp.ca: To build B.C. strong, Eby will ask the wealthy to pitch in a bit more, October 4.
Invest in healthcare
The BC NDP will continue to support B.C. producers through the trade war, lower costs for middle-class British Columbians and invest in healthcare - ensuring those at the very top pay their fair share to support healthcare and lower costs for everyone.
bcndp.ca: BC Conservative promise points again to healthcare cuts, higher costs, September 29. Also posted: Doerkson’s first campaign commitment confirms healthcare to “take the brunt” of their cuts, September 27 · David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Triple B.C.’s U.S. health care recruitment campaign
Today, David Eby committed to doubling down and then tripling down on the success of B.C.’s targeted U.S. health care recruitment efforts with a big boost to the campaign that has seen over 800 health professionals accept jobs in the province.
bcndp.ca: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment, September 23. Also posted: David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors, October 5.
Expand the U.S. health care recruitment campaign into Republican-controlled “red” states
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.
bcndp.ca: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment, September 23.
Protect a woman’s right to choose
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.
bcndp.ca: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment, September 23.
Offer Canadian health-care professionals in the U.S. loan forgiveness and help with moving expenses
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.
bcndp.ca: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment, September 23.
Focus recruiters where workers are most needed, including cancer care, emergency departments and rural communities
Recruiters will focus on areas where workers are most needed, including cancer care, emergency departments and rural communities.
bcndp.ca: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment, September 23.
Provide more day-to-day support for health-care professionals moving to B.C.
Under Eby’s plan, B.C. will also provide more day-to-day support to help health-care professionals make the move and put down roots.
bcndp.ca: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment, September 23.
Offer health-care workers moving to B.C. a free, tailored relocation process through Health Match BC
Health Match BC will offer a free, tailored relocation process, building on the work communities are already doing to welcome, support and retain new health-care workers.
bcndp.ca: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment, September 23.
Strengthen the health care and public services British Columbians rely on
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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Conservative Party
Keep British Columbia’s emergency rooms open
Conservative Party of BC Leader Lorne Doerkson today announced a plan to keep British Columbia’s emergency rooms open, recruit and retain more doctors and nurses, and launch an expert commission within 100 days to cut wait times.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5. Also posted: Plan page, conservativebc.ca/plan.
Recruit and retain more doctors and nurses
Conservative Party of BC Leader Lorne Doerkson today announced a plan to keep British Columbia’s emergency rooms open, recruit and retain more doctors and nurses, and launch an expert commission within 100 days to cut wait times.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5. Also posted: Plan page, conservativebc.ca/plan.
Launch an expert commission within 100 days to cut wait times
Conservative Party of BC Leader Lorne Doerkson today announced a plan to keep British Columbia’s emergency rooms open, recruit and retain more doctors and nurses, and launch an expert commission within 100 days to cut wait times.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5.
Keep BC’s health care system universal and publicly funded
Doerkson committed to protecting health care funding and keeping BC’s system universal and publicly funded.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5.
Support rural medical practices at risk of closing
It will hire and retain more doctors and nurses, support rural medical practices at risk of closing, and invest $50 million into an emergency fund, all while protecting current health care funding.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5.
Invest $50 million into a health care emergency fund
It will hire and retain more doctors and nurses, support rural medical practices at risk of closing, and invest $50 million into an emergency fund, all while protecting current health care funding.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5.
Train more doctors in BC
It will train more doctors here in BC, bring home Canadians who studied medicine abroad, and speed up international credential recognition.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5.
Bring home Canadians who studied medicine abroad
It will train more doctors here in BC, bring home Canadians who studied medicine abroad, and speed up international credential recognition.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5.
Speed up international credential recognition
It will train more doctors here in BC, bring home Canadians who studied medicine abroad, and speed up international credential recognition.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5.
Ensure British Columbians never need more than their health card to get care
Within its first 100 days, a Conservative government will launch an expert commission to bring proven solutions from other public systems to BC, while ensuring British Columbians never need anything more than their health card to get care.
conservativebc.ca: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5.
Make no cuts to health care
A Conservative Party of BC government will not cut health care.
conservativebc.ca: NDP Attack Ad Packs Multiple Falsehoods Into 30 seconds, October 3. Also posted: Keep Emergency Rooms Open, October 5 · Plan page, conservativebc.ca/plan.
Cost of living
BC NDP
Cap retail margins on essentials including milk, eggs, cheese, butter and poultry, at corporate retailers only
Set a hard ceiling on retail margins for everyday essentials, including milk, eggs, cheese, butter, and poultry, which already have wholesale price management. This applies to corporate retailers only and prevents them from unfairly marking up food for customers and from reducing compensation for local farmers.
bcndp.ca: Eby will take on grocery giants to protect families from rising costs, October 2.
Mandate clear, consistent per-unit pricing on the shelf in all stores
Mandate clear, consistent per-unit pricing on the shelf in all stores.
bcndp.ca: Eby will take on grocery giants to protect families from rising costs, October 2.
Ban property controls that block competition between grocery stores
To level the playing field long term, the plan would also ban real estate controls that block competition between grocery stores, prohibit predatory surveillance pricing, and work with Ottawa to establish a new independent food terminal in the Lower Mainland to help local farmers and smaller grocers thrive.
bcndp.ca: Eby will take on grocery giants to protect families from rising costs, October 2.
Crack down on corporate price gouging
To protect drivers from rising prices at the pumps, David Eby will suspend a portion of the provincial gas tax to provide immediate relief, and he will crack down on corporate price gouging.
bcndp.ca: Eby’s plan will cut gas prices by up to 30 cents a litre, crack down on gouging, October 1. Also posted: Eby will take on grocery giants to protect families from rising costs, October 2.
Empower the BC Utilities Commission to enforce strict pricing rules on gas through a “price guard”
The plan also includes a “price guard”, which will empower the BC Utilities Commission to enforce strict pricing rules and cap excess industry margins.
bcndp.ca: Eby’s plan will cut gas prices by up to 30 cents a litre, crack down on gouging, October 1.
Empower the BC Utilities Commission to cap excess industry margins on gas through a “price guard”
The plan also includes a “price guard”, which will empower the BC Utilities Commission to enforce strict pricing rules and cap excess industry margins.
bcndp.ca: Eby’s plan will cut gas prices by up to 30 cents a litre, crack down on gouging, October 1.
Lower costs for middle-class British Columbians
The BC NDP will continue to support B.C. producers through the trade war, lower costs for middle-class British Columbians and invest in healthcare - ensuring those at the very top pay their fair share to support healthcare and lower costs for everyone.
bcndp.ca: BC Conservative promise points again to healthcare cuts, higher costs, September 29. Also posted: Doerkson’s first campaign commitment confirms healthcare to “take the brunt” of their cuts, September 27 · David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Keep costs down for families
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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Conservative Party
No commitment published
Public safety
BC NDP
Provide $500,000 yearly for three years to the Western Jewish Community Security Network
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 funding would continue for three years.
bcndp.ca: BC NDP commits to Jewish community security and summit to confront organized hate, October 5.
Convene a B.C. police summit to strengthen coordination on extremism investigations, intelligence and enforcement, if re-elected
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.
bcndp.ca: BC NDP commits to Jewish community security and summit to confront organized hate, October 5.
Press for a coordinated national approach to investigating and deterring white nationalist, supremacist and neo-Nazi activity
Additionally, through the Federal-Provincial-Territorial ministers’ forum, it would press for a coordinated national approach to investigating and deterring white nationalist, white supremacist and neo-Nazi activity.
bcndp.ca: BC NDP commits to Jewish community security and summit to confront organized hate, October 5.
Conservative Party
No commitment published
Drugs and addiction
BC NDP
Provide involuntary care in the Kelowna region, at a location that can be used immediately
“We’ll have more to say about how we’re going to be supporting communities but one of those pieces includes involuntary care here in the region, and we have been working with local government members to identify a location… that can be used immediately, that we don’t have to build up because that takes too long.”
Reported by Kelowna Capital News, not published by the party. David Eby, Leader, quoted in Kelowna Capital News report, October 2. Also posted: Global News: Global News report, October 2.
Conservative Party
No commitment published
Jobs and the economy
BC NDP
Partner with Ottawa to build an independent, regional wholesale food terminal in the Lower Mainland
Invest in local food infrastructure by partnering with Ottawa to build an independent, regional wholesale food terminal in the Lower Mainland.
bcndp.ca: Eby will take on grocery giants to protect families from rising costs, October 2.
Support B.C. producers through the trade war
The BC NDP will continue to support B.C. producers through the trade war, lower costs for middle-class British Columbians and invest in healthcare - ensuring those at the very top pay their fair share to support healthcare and lower costs for everyone.
bcndp.ca: BC Conservative promise points again to healthcare cuts, higher costs, September 29.
Continue to support rural economic development
The BC NDP has made a real commitment to continuing to support LNG expansion and rural economic development.
bcndp.ca: BC Conservatives LNG plan out of step with reality, September 28.
Double critical mineral exports within five years
Today, David Eby started rolling out his plan to create jobs and grow paycheques, pledging to double critical‑mineral exports within five years and expand the Port of Prince Rupert.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Expand the Port of Prince Rupert
Today, David Eby started rolling out his plan to create jobs and grow paycheques, pledging to double critical‑mineral exports within five years and expand the Port of Prince Rupert.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28. Also posted: The Northern View: The Northern View report, September 28.
Accelerate approvals for major mines by running environmental assessments and permits concurrently, cutting timelines over 60%
Accelerating approvals for major mines by running environmental assessments and permits concurrently — cutting timelines by over 60%.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Build the North Coast Transmission Line with Canadian steel
Fast‑tracking the North Coast Transmission Line and building it with Canadian steel to power new mines with clean, reliable made-in-B.C. electricity.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28. Also posted: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Build a skilled, union-led workforce for future mines
Building a skilled, union‑led workforce so the mines of tomorrow can hire the students of today for good-paying jobs.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Increase B.C.’s smelting and refining capacity
Maximizing value from our natural resources and creating more jobs by increasing B.C.’s smelting and refining capacity.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Meet fixed permitting timelines for mining exploration, paired with environmental protections and First Nations engagement
Meeting fixed permitting timelines for mining exploration paired with strong environmental protections and meaningful First Nations engagement.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Strengthen mine inspection powers and enforcement
Protecting worker safety by strengthening inspection powers and enforcement and ensuring full-time worker representation on health and safety committees.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Ensure full-time worker representation on health and safety committees at mines
Protecting worker safety by strengthening inspection powers and enforcement and ensuring full-time worker representation on health and safety committees.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Invest $5 million in the Prince Rupert Port Authority for local tourism, if re-elected
A re-elected BC NDP government will also invest $5 million in the Prince Rupert Port Authority to help grow the local tourism economy.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Expand Prince Rupert’s port with the Port Authority to be Canada’s second largest port by 2030
“This port, this commitment, our commitment to expand the Port of Prince Rupert, in partnership with the Port Authority, means that this port will be the second largest port in Canada by 2030”
Reported by The Northern View, not published by the party. David Eby, Leader, quoted in The Northern View report, September 28.
Bring in “Built in B.C. and Canada” procurement rules for public infrastructure projects
To drive British Columbia’s economic growth in the face of Trump’s trade war and create good jobs for people here, David Eby has committed to bring in new “Built in B.C. and Canada” procurement rules for public infrastructure projects.
bcndp.ca: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Encourage and help municipalities to source Canadian products for local infrastructure
Municipalities will be encouraged to do the same and be helped to source Canadian products for local infrastructure.
bcndp.ca: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Have BC Hydro build 70% of North Coast Transmission Line Phase 1 towers with Canadian steel
BC Hydro will be directed to build 70% of Phase 1 towers and 100% of Phase 2 towers with Canadian steel.
bcndp.ca: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Have BC Hydro build 100% of North Coast Transmission Line Phase 2 towers with Canadian steel
BC Hydro will be directed to build 70% of Phase 1 towers and 100% of Phase 2 towers with Canadian steel.
bcndp.ca: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Set minimum B.C. and Canadian-made material requirements for public infrastructure, including wood, steel, aluminum and cement
Set minimum requirements for B.C. and Canadian-made materials in public infrastructure, including wood, steel, aluminum and cement.
bcndp.ca: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Apply penalties to U.S.-made goods and materials in public infrastructure, counted against B.C. and Canadian-made minimums
Apply penalties to U.S.-made goods and materials, which will count against these requirements.
bcndp.ca: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Require public projects to buy B.C. or Canadian when suppliers can deliver on budget and time
Require projects to buy from B.C. or Canadian suppliers when they can deliver on budget and on time.
bcndp.ca: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Support the prime minister’s Buy Canadian policy for federal procurements and federally funded infrastructure
Support the prime minister’s Buy Canadian policy that the federal government is advancing for federal procurements and federally funded infrastructure projects.
bcndp.ca: Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules, September 24.
Stand up against Donald Trump
Stand up firm against Donald Trump’s bullying, keep U.S. alcohol off the shelves until we get a fair deal for forest workers, support Canada’s counter measures, and choose Canadian goods wherever possible.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Keep U.S. alcohol off the shelves until forest workers get a deal
Stand up firm against Donald Trump’s bullying, keep U.S. alcohol off the shelves until we get a fair deal for forest workers, support Canada’s counter measures, and choose Canadian goods wherever possible.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Support Canada’s counter measures in the trade war
Stand up firm against Donald Trump’s bullying, keep U.S. alcohol off the shelves until we get a fair deal for forest workers, support Canada’s counter measures, and choose Canadian goods wherever possible.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Choose Canadian goods wherever possible
Stand up firm against Donald Trump’s bullying, keep U.S. alcohol off the shelves until we get a fair deal for forest workers, support Canada’s counter measures, and choose Canadian goods wherever possible.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Support workers and businesses facing tariffs
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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Build an economy free from the US
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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Work with the Prime Minister to open new markets
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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Grow industries
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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Train British Columbians to be first in line for skilled trades jobs
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.
bcndp.ca: David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks, September 22.
Conservative Party
Pass a 120 Day Permitting Act for major projects
Pass a 120 Day Permitting Act for major projects;
conservativebc.ca: BC Conservatives Welcome LNG Canada Phase 2: We Will Treat Energy as an Urgent Mission, September 29.
Harmonize permitting, approvals and consultation with federal Bill C-39, approving BC-led projects within one year
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;
conservativebc.ca: BC Conservatives Welcome LNG Canada Phase 2: We Will Treat Energy as an Urgent Mission, September 29.
Invite foreign investors to Vancouver and make the case for investing in British Columbia
Invite foreign investors to Vancouver and make the case that British Columbia is the better place for their capital.
conservativebc.ca: BC Conservatives Welcome LNG Canada Phase 2: We Will Treat Energy as an Urgent Mission, September 29.
Keep American alcohol off British Columbian shelves
Doerkson reiterated his commitment to keeping American booze off British Columbian shelves.
conservativebc.ca: Conservatives to Remove PST from Canadian Alcohol, September 29.
Keep U.S. liquor off B.C. shelves until this trade conflict is resolved
“A Conservative government will keep U.S. liquor off of our shelves until this trade conflict is resolved.”
Reported by Surrey Now-Leader, not published by the party. Lorne Doerkson, Leader, quoted in Surrey Now-Leader report, September 29.
Deliver faster, more certain approvals for projects
We will cut the red tape that has driven investment away, and deliver faster, more certain approvals so good projects get built on time.
conservativebc.ca: Make British Columbia an Energy Superpower, September 28.
Taxes
BC NDP
Raise the top two tax brackets by 2 percentage points
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.
bcndp.ca: To build B.C. strong, Eby will ask the wealthy to pitch in a bit more, October 4.
Add a new tax bracket for income over a million dollars
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.
bcndp.ca: To build B.C. strong, Eby will ask the wealthy to pitch in a bit more, October 4.
Raise a billion dollars in new tax revenue each year to fund healthcare and lower costs
Eby’s plan will raise a billion dollars in new revenue each year to fund improvements in healthcare and to lower costs for British Columbians.
bcndp.ca: To build B.C. strong, Eby will ask the wealthy to pitch in a bit more, October 4.
Start the income tax bracket changes in the 2027 tax year
The increase to the top two tax brackets and introduction of a new bracket on income over $1 million would start in the 2027 tax year and are projected to raise $225M in 2026/27, $925M in 2027/28, and $1,000M in 2028/29.
bcndp.ca: To build B.C. strong, Eby will ask the wealthy to pitch in a bit more, October 4.
Bring in no vehicle levy
“We are not going ahead with a vehicle levy”
Reported by CBC News, not published by the party. David Eby, Leader, quoted in CBC News report, October 2. Also posted: Daily Hive: Daily Hive report, October 2.
Suspend the provincial motor fuel tax by 10 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel
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.
bcndp.ca: Eby’s plan will cut gas prices by up to 30 cents a litre, crack down on gouging, October 1.
Make those at the very top pay their share to support healthcare and lower costs
The BC NDP will continue to support B.C. producers through the trade war, lower costs for middle-class British Columbians and invest in healthcare - ensuring those at the very top pay their fair share to support healthcare and lower costs for everyone.
bcndp.ca: BC Conservative promise points again to healthcare cuts, higher costs, September 29. Also posted: Doerkson’s first campaign commitment confirms healthcare to “take the brunt” of their cuts, September 27 · To build B.C. strong, Eby will ask the wealthy to pitch in a bit more, October 4.
Conservative Party
Remove the PST at the till on Canadian beer, wine and spirits during Trump’s trade war
Lorne Doerkson, Leader of the Conservative Party of BC, committed today to remove the PST at the till on Canadian beer, wine and spirits. This commitment, as part of a broader plan to support a key sector of the BC economy impacted by US tariffs, will remain in place for the duration of Donald Trump’s trade war.
conservativebc.ca: Conservatives to Remove PST from Canadian Alcohol, September 29. Also posted: YouTube: LIVE: Cheers to No PST on Canadian beer, wine, and spirits, September 29 · Plan page, conservativebc.ca/plan.
Build a competitive and stable royalty framework for the sector
The plan will unlock the power and infrastructure the sector needs to grow, build a competitive and stable royalty framework, and bring back the companies that left BC under the NDP.
conservativebc.ca: Make British Columbia an Energy Superpower, September 28.
Bring in no new taxes on British Columbians throughout its entire time in government
Doerkson vows no new taxes on British Columbians throughout the entirety of his government after a decade of nonstop NDP tax raises on working families.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Party of BC Pledges No New Taxes on British Columbians, September 27. Also posted: Conservative Party of BC Respond to New Eby Doctor Tax, October 4 · Plan page, conservativebc.ca/plan.
Environment and energy
BC NDP
Continue to support expansion
The BC NDP has made a real commitment to continuing to support LNG expansion and rural economic development.
bcndp.ca: BC Conservatives LNG plan out of step with reality, September 28.
Fast-track the North Coast Transmission Line to power new mines with made-in-B.C. electricity
Fast‑tracking the North Coast Transmission Line and building it with Canadian steel to power new mines with clean, reliable made-in-B.C. electricity.
bcndp.ca: Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert, September 28.
Conservative Party
Support energy projects with a strong business case for communities, alongside strong environmental protections
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.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Party of BC Welcomes Designation of Pacific Link Pipeline, October 1.
Ask, on becoming Premier, for a trilateral working group with Alberta and Ottawa to address concerns
As soon as I become Premier, I will ask for a trilateral working group between Alberta and Ottawa to ensure all such concerns are properly addressed.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Party of BC Welcomes Designation of Pacific Link Pipeline, October 1.
Get B.C.’s energy to market through the BC Energy Superpower Plan
That’s why the Conservative Party of BC have developed a BC Energy Superpower Plan that will get our energy to market, doubling Natural Gas production by 2032, and tripling it by 2035.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Party of BC Welcomes Designation of Pacific Link Pipeline, October 1.
Designate the liquid-rich Montney Formation as a strategic provincial asset
Designate the liquid-rich Montney Formation as a strategic provincial asset;
conservativebc.ca: BC Conservatives Welcome LNG Canada Phase 2: We Will Treat Energy as an Urgent Mission, September 29.
Work with Ottawa so B.C. gets emissions credit when its replaces coal and higher-emitting
Work with the federal government to ensure B.C. gets credit for the global emissions reductions our low-carbon LNG delivers when it replaces coal and higher-emitting LNG in other countries.
conservativebc.ca: BC Conservatives Welcome LNG Canada Phase 2: We Will Treat Energy as an Urgent Mission, September 29.
Grow natural gas production to more than double by 2032 and more than triple by 2035
More than double natural gas production by 2032 and more than triple it by 2035;
conservativebc.ca: BC Conservatives Welcome LNG Canada Phase 2: We Will Treat Energy as an Urgent Mission, September 29.
Double production by 2032 and triple it by 2035
Conservative Party of BC releases its ambitious plan to turn BC Into the energy superpower the world needs after a lost NDP decade, doubling LNG production by 2032, tripling by 2035
conservativebc.ca: Make British Columbia an Energy Superpower, September 28. Also posted: BC Conservatives Welcome LNG Canada Phase 2: We Will Treat Energy as an Urgent Mission, September 29 · Plan page, conservativebc.ca/plan.
Cut red tape for investment
We will cut the red tape that has driven investment away, and deliver faster, more certain approvals so good projects get built on time.
conservativebc.ca: Make British Columbia an Energy Superpower, September 28.
Unlock the power and infrastructure the sector needs to grow
The plan will unlock the power and infrastructure the sector needs to grow, build a competitive and stable royalty framework, and bring back the companies that left BC under the NDP.
conservativebc.ca: Make British Columbia an Energy Superpower, September 28.
Bring back the companies that left BC
The plan will unlock the power and infrastructure the sector needs to grow, build a competitive and stable royalty framework, and bring back the companies that left BC under the NDP.
conservativebc.ca: Make British Columbia an Energy Superpower, September 28.
Put First Nations at the centre of development, with expanded ownership and partnership
It will also put First Nations at the centre of this opportunity, with expanded ownership and true partnership.
conservativebc.ca: Make British Columbia an Energy Superpower, September 28.
Wildfires
BC NDP
Match Canadian Red Cross donations up to $20 million for this summer’s wildfires, if re-elected
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.
bcndp.ca: BC NDP announces new support for wildfire-impacted families, including those uninsured, October 2.
Support rebuilding public infrastructure after this summer’s wildfires, including road repairs, debris removal and soil remediation
The BC NDP also committed to supporting rebuilding public infrastructure, which can amount to millions for road repairs, debris removal, and soil remediation on municipal and uninsured and underinsured properties.
bcndp.ca: BC NDP announces new support for wildfire-impacted families, including those uninsured, October 2.
Conservative Party
Immediately implement the Protect Communities from Wildfire Action Plan so B.C. is prepared for next summer
In government, we will immediately implement the Protect Communities from Wildfire Action Plan so our province is prepared for next summer and families can face fire season with less fear.
conservativebc.ca: Fighting Wildfires. Protecting Communities, October 2.
Procure new firefighting aircraft, including waterbombers
Procure new firefighting aircraft, including waterbombers
conservativebc.ca: Fighting Wildfires. Protecting Communities, October 2. Also posted: Plan page, conservativebc.ca/plan.
Reduce forest fuels around communities to protect them from wildfire
Reduce dangerous forest fuels around communities;
conservativebc.ca: Fighting Wildfires. Protecting Communities, October 2.
Make prescribed fire easier to use to reduce wildfire risk, without lowering safety standards
Make prescribed fire easier to use without lowering safety standards;
conservativebc.ca: Fighting Wildfires. Protecting Communities, October 2.
Allow qualified firefighting crews to work together more quickly during wildfire emergencies
Allow qualified firefighting resources to work more quickly during emergencies;
conservativebc.ca: Fighting Wildfires. Protecting Communities, October 2.
Create a dedicated fund to invest in early wildfire detection and prevention technologies
Create a dedicated fund to invest in early detection and prevention technologies.
conservativebc.ca: Fighting Wildfires. Protecting Communities, October 2.
Immediately establish a wildfire response cabinet committee, chaired by the leader, to coordinate government resources
“We will immediately establish a dedicated wildfire response cabinet committee, which I will personally chair,” Doerkson said. “Its mandate will be clear, cut through bureaucratic inertia, coordinate government resources and ensure British Columbia is fully prepared next summer.”
Reported by Global News, not published by the party. Lorne Doerkson, Leader, quoted in Global News report, October 2. Also posted: Sitka Media: Sitka Media report, October 2.
Education and child care
BC NDP
No commitment published
Conservative Party
has to be repealed
“We have to provide that, but SOGI has to be repealed.”
Reported by Surrey Now-Leader, not published by the party. Lorne Doerkson, Interim Leader, quoted in Surrey Now-Leader report, September 27.
Artificial intelligence
BC NDP
Strengthen consumer protection and privacy laws to prohibit AI-powered algorithmic pricing
Strengthen consumer protection and privacy laws to prohibit AI-powered algorithmic pricing.
bcndp.ca: Eby will take on grocery giants to protect families from rising costs, October 2.
Conservative Party
No commitment published
Transportation
No commitment published
Indigenous relations
BC NDP
No commitment published
Conservative Party
Repeal
The Conservative Party of BC is united and will run on a clear plan to get the economy working for British Columbians, repeal DRIPA, and end the ideological politics that have divided communities across the province.
conservativebc.ca: Every Conservative Party of BC MLA Approved to Run as a Candidate, September 23.
Government and budgets
BC NDP
No commitment published
Conservative Party
Roll back what it calls “uncontrolled bloat” at Metro Vancouver, if elected
The Conservative Party of BC is unveiling part of its platform today and announcing that, if elected, it will roll back the uncontrolled bloat at Metro Vancouver.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Platform: Delivering Essential Services and Cutting Waste at Metro Vancouver, October 5.
Refocus Metro Vancouver on its core job of delivering necessary services to residents efficiently
A Conservative government will put Metro Vancouver back on track and refocus it on its core job: delivering necessary world-class services to residents efficiently.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Platform: Delivering Essential Services and Cutting Waste at Metro Vancouver, October 5.
Apply the principle that Metro Vancouver shouldn’t do what another level of government already does
A Conservative government will apply a simple principle to reform: If another level of government is already doing it, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it. If it can be handled by two or three municipalities working together, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it. If it is being done, or can be done, by the private sector, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Platform: Delivering Essential Services and Cutting Waste at Metro Vancouver, October 5.
Apply the principle that Metro Vancouver shouldn’t do what two or three municipalities can handle together
A Conservative government will apply a simple principle to reform: If another level of government is already doing it, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it. If it can be handled by two or three municipalities working together, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it. If it is being done, or can be done, by the private sector, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Platform: Delivering Essential Services and Cutting Waste at Metro Vancouver, October 5.
Apply the principle that Metro Vancouver shouldn’t do what the private sector does or can do
A Conservative government will apply a simple principle to reform: If another level of government is already doing it, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it. If it can be handled by two or three municipalities working together, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it. If it is being done, or can be done, by the private sector, Metro Vancouver shouldn’t be doing it.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Platform: Delivering Essential Services and Cutting Waste at Metro Vancouver, October 5.
Return Metro Vancouver’s housing, economic development, air quality and climate policy to local and provincial governments
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.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Platform: Delivering Essential Services and Cutting Waste at Metro Vancouver, October 5.
Keep politics out of the Metro Vancouver utility, if elected
If elected, Conservatives will protect taxpayers by cutting the waste and keeping politics out of the utility.
conservativebc.ca: Conservative Platform: Delivering Essential Services and Cutting Waste at Metro Vancouver, October 5.
Other commitments
No commitment published