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Libertarian platform 2026

The BC Libertarian Party has 202 commitments, all from its platform. Its site shows The BC Libertarian Party’s site shows “2026 Platform”.

202 commitments
13 issues
Sep 26 newest commitment

Party facts

Leader: Alex Joehl
Candidates: 4 on the ballot in 4 of 93 ridings
Registered name: British Columbia Libertarian Party
Ballot name: Libertarian
BC Libertarian Party 2024 platform: 2024 Platform

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Housing

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Rent controls must be eased Platform Sep 26
Zoning laws and rent controls must be eased.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Zoning laws must be eased Platform Sep 26
Zoning laws and rent controls must be eased.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Lift some of the red tape builders must go through before breaking ground Platform Sep 26
Lift some of the red tape builders must go through before breaking ground.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End the Speculation Tax Platform Sep 26
End Speculation Tax, Empty Homes Tax, and the new Home-Flipping Tax – they are just tax grabs.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End the Empty Homes Tax Platform Sep 26
End Speculation Tax, Empty Homes Tax, and the new Home-Flipping Tax – they are just tax grabs.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End the new Home-Flipping Tax Platform Sep 26
End Speculation Tax, Empty Homes Tax, and the new Home-Flipping Tax – they are just tax grabs.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Stand against money laundering through real estate Platform Sep 26
Stand against money laundering through real estate.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Phase out rental-assistance programmes “that drive up prices” Platform Sep 26
Phase out rental-assistance programmes that drive up prices.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Adjust the Residential Tenancy Act to make investing in rental properties more desirable Platform Sep 26
Adjust the Residential Tenancy Act to make investing in rental properties and renting space in primary residences more desirable to increase inventory and drive down pricing.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Adjust the Residential Tenancy Act to make renting space in primary residences more desirable Platform Sep 26
Adjust the Residential Tenancy Act to make investing in rental properties and renting space in primary residences more desirable to increase inventory and drive down pricing.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Mandate, under the Municipal Act, that all local governments simplify zoning to seven categories Platform Sep 26
Municipal zoning should not restrict the provincial housing supply, neither for rentals nor ownership, so the BCLP would leverage the Province’s power derived from the Municipal Act to mandate all local governments simply zoning categories to the following: Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Commercial/Housing Mixed Use, Housing more than 4 Stories, Housing 4 Stories or Less, and Recreational.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Make it easier for high-rise builders to compensate nearby residents who feel a loss of pleasure Platform Sep 26
The BCLP would like to make it easier for the builder of a high rise to compensate nearby residents who feel a loss of pleasure from having a high-rise in their neighborhood.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End the additional school tax Platform Sep 26
We will also end the additional school tax, which will be countered by administrational cuts within the Ministry of Education.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Bar numbered companies from owning local real estate Platform Sep 26
In order to prevent anyone from hiding ill-begotten gains from the CRA or their own foreign government, we propose that no numbered companies can be the owners of local real-estate.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Names of people and corporations must be associated with real estate Platform Sep 26
Names of people and corporations must be associated with real-estate.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Revisit the BC Building Code to make it easier to navigate Platform Sep 26
The BCLP will revisit the B.C. Building Code with the purpose of making it easier to navigate and fall in line with the Federal Building Code.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Revisit the BC Building Code so it falls in line with the Federal Building Code Platform Sep 26
The BCLP will revisit the B.C. Building Code with the purpose of making it easier to navigate and fall in line with the Federal Building Code.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
The Building Code should solely focus on safety measures Platform Sep 26
The Building Code should solely focus on safety measures and not make requirements for preferential outcomes.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Pause the BC Energy Step Code immediately Platform Sep 26
The B.C. Energy Step Code would be immediately paused.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Advocate for a simplification of complicated regulations through the Province’s influence on local governments Platform Sep 26
The Province has the ability to influence local governments through the Municipal Act and would advocate for a simplification of complicated regulations.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Eliminate provincial affordable housing subsidies, saving an estimated $500 million annually Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party will eliminate provincial affordable housing subsidies, saving an estimated $500 million annually.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Encourage municipalities to offer extra Floor Space Ratio for rental only buildings Platform Sep 26
BC Libertarians would remove the subsidies completely, and instead focus on measures that will increase supply of entry-level accommodations, such as reducing the complexity of building codes and encouraging municipalities to offer extra Floor Space Ratio for rental only buildings.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Put property owners “back in the driver’s seat” under the tenancy laws Platform Sep 26
We will put property owners back in the driver’s seat under the tenancy laws, allowing more to put their properties up for rent without the risk of being locked in with a bad tenant.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Legalize using vacant industrial buildings for temporary housing, rented or bought by voluntary transaction Platform Sep 26
Police departments in our cities would be given a mandate by the B.C Solicitor General to prevent tent cities from escalating, legalizing the use of vacant industrial buildings for temporary housing (rental or purchase of which would be from property owners through voluntary transaction, not force ) and work with local non-profit shelters to create short-term housing options.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Work with local non-profit shelters to create short-term housing options Platform Sep 26
Police departments in our cities would be given a mandate by the B.C Solicitor General to prevent tent cities from escalating, legalizing the use of vacant industrial buildings for temporary housing (rental or purchase of which would be from property owners through voluntary transaction, not force ) and work with local non-profit shelters to create short-term housing options.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Health care

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Measures must be taken, through legislation, to avoid future lockdowns by government Platform Sep 26
The lockdowns caused irreparable harm and human suffering and measures must be taken to avoid future similar actions by government, through legislation.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Increase the threshold for calling a provincial State of Emergency Platform Sep 26
Increase the threshold for calling for a provincial State of Emergency.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End any remaining Public Health Officer orders related to Covid-19 Platform Sep 26
End any remaining orders of the Public Health Officer related to Covid-19 and the SARS-Cov-2 virus because the virus has become endemic and has been proven to be non-dangerous to the majority of the population.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Replace any remaining mask or vaccine mandates in public services with recommendations Platform Sep 26
Replace any remaining mask or vaccine mandates in public services with a recommendations.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Families who do not want added shots should not be limited in their access to society Platform Sep 26
The BCLP supports traditional vaccinations as a balanced part of a healthcare plan, while also advocating that families who do not want to add any shots to their family’s vaccination schedule should not be limited in their access to society.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Create a commission to revisit the entire government reaction to the pandemic Platform Sep 26
The BCLP will create a commission to revisit the entire government reaction, both by politicians and bureaucrats, like the public health office, with the intention on finding where British Columbians’ rights were violated, where they were withholding information from media and residents, and in a tribunal-setting, force them to answer for the wrongs done to B.C. families.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Have the commission look for violations of British Columbians’ rights and withheld information Platform Sep 26
The BCLP will create a commission to revisit the entire government reaction, both by politicians and bureaucrats, like the public health office, with the intention on finding where British Columbians’ rights were violated, where they were withholding information from media and residents, and in a tribunal-setting, force them to answer for the wrongs done to B.C. families.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Force politicians and bureaucrats to answer in a tribunal setting for “wrongs done to B.C. families” Platform Sep 26
The BCLP will create a commission to revisit the entire government reaction, both by politicians and bureaucrats, like the public health office, with the intention on finding where British Columbians’ rights were violated, where they were withholding information from media and residents, and in a tribunal-setting, force them to answer for the wrongs done to B.C. families.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Revisit the Public Health Act, specifically the sections giving emergency powers Platform Sep 26
Finally, we would revisit the Public Health Act legislation, specifically the sections giving emergency powers.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Threshold to suspend free movement, business operation or social gathering needs to be “drastically” increased Platform Sep 26
British Columbians’ ability to move freely in the province, operate their businesses, and gather socially is paramount and the threshold to suspend any of those activities needs to be drastically increased, to ensure the lockdowns of 2020 never happen again.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Pandemic Response: Lockdowns and Mandates Revisited, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Reduce healthcare administration costs without reducing delivery expenditures Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarians will reduce bloated healthcare administration costs without reducing delivery expenditures.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Use legislation to ensure transparency in healthcare pricing Platform Sep 26
We will use legislative action to legalize private delivery options and ensure transparency in pricing, which will immediately create a rush to provide patients with the lowest cost, highest quality healthcare possible.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Reduce health administration expenses by $125 million annually over a ten year period Platform Sep 26
We plan to reduce health administration expenses by $125 million annually over a ten year period through increased administrative efficiency.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Make no change to universal health coverage compared to what is currently covered Platform Sep 26
Under our plan, there would be no change in universal coverage for all British Columbians compared to what is currently covered.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Do all in its legal power to reverse previous court decisions on the Cambie Surgery Centre Platform Sep 26
The B.C. government funded an opposition to the Cambie Surgery Centre led by Dr. Brian Day. BC Libertarians would do all in their legal power to reverse previous court decisions and allow Dr. Day to proceed through the courts to the federal level, which is the appropriate venue for issues pertaining to the Canada Health Act.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Let Dr. Brian Day’s Cambie Surgery Centre case proceed through the courts to the federal level Platform Sep 26
BC Libertarians would do all in their legal power to reverse previous court decisions and allow Dr. Day to proceed through the courts to the federal level, which is the appropriate venue for issues pertaining to the Canada Health Act.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Encourage charitable hospital societies and municipalities to jointly buy and operate BC’s largest hospitals Platform Sep 26
We would encourage the charitable hospital societies and municipalities to form joint ventures on the purchase and operation of BC’s largest hospitals.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Put the needs of patients and their families first in all legislative decisions Platform Sep 26
Put the needs of patients and their families first and protect charter rights in all legislative decisions
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Protect charter rights in all legislative decisions Platform Sep 26
Put the needs of patients and their families first and protect charter rights in all legislative decisions
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Maintain the existing multiple payer system for total health care costs Platform Sep 26
Maintain existing multiple payer system for total health care costs
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Legalise private healthcare delivery options for all British Columbians Platform Sep 26
Liberate Healthcare – Legalise private delivery options for ALL British Columians
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Promote preventative, primary, and long term care Platform Sep 26
Promote preventative, primary, and long term care
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Apply the Chaoulli v. Quebec ruling in BC Platform Sep 26
Apply Chaoulli v. Quebec ruling in BC
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Remove any existing government legal opposition in the Cambie Surgeries Corporation court case Platform Sep 26
A BC Libertarian government would take precedent from this ruling (Chaoulli v. Quebec), remove any existing legal opposition to it by consecutive Liberal and NDP/Green governments (Cambie Surgeries Corporation et al v. Attorney General of B.C. et al), promote it moving through the courts, and defend that interpretation against any federal protestations.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Promote the Chaoulli v. Quebec interpretation moving through the courts Platform Sep 26
A BC Libertarian government would take precedent from this ruling (Chaoulli v. Quebec), remove any existing legal opposition to it by consecutive Liberal and NDP/Green governments (Cambie Surgeries Corporation et al v. Attorney General of B.C. et al), promote it moving through the courts, and defend that interpretation against any federal protestations.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Defend that interpretation of Chaoulli v. Quebec against any federal protestations Platform Sep 26
A BC Libertarian government would take precedent from this ruling (Chaoulli v. Quebec), remove any existing legal opposition to it by consecutive Liberal and NDP/Green governments (Cambie Surgeries Corporation et al v. Attorney General of B.C. et al), promote it moving through the courts, and defend that interpretation against any federal protestations.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Channel more patients to long-term care Platform Sep 26
Channel more patients to long-term care
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Introduce a floating public fee schedule that reacts in real-time to supply and demand Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party proposes a floating public fee schedule system that naturally reacts in real-time to the supply-and-demand signals that private delivery would provide.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Encourage outcome-based compensation models that reward medical professionals partly on patient outcomes Platform Sep 26
We will encourage the use of outcome-based compensation models, rewarding medical professionals partly based on the results of their interventions on patient outcomes measured by quality-adjusted life years (QALY), disability-adjusted life years (DALY), and/or years lost to disease (YLD).
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Restore Patient Choice in Healthcare, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Cost of living

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Convert ICBC’s basic and optional insurance business into a member owned and operated co-operative Platform Sep 26
Convert ICBC’s basic and optional coverage insurance business into a member owned and operated co-operative.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Return driver licensing and vehicle registration to the provincial government, with regional offices Platform Sep 26
Return driver licensing and vehicle registration and administration to the provincial government with regional offices.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Wind down ICBC’s administration and executive bureaucracy Platform Sep 26
Wind-down the ICBC administration and executive bureaucracy
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Sell ICBC’s head office at Lonsdale Quay to pay off ICBC liabilities and provincial debt Platform Sep 26
Sell the $80M head office property at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver to pay off ICBC liabilities and provincial debt.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Review ICBC’s fines schedule and collections practices in full Platform Sep 26
Full review of ICBC’s fines schedule and collections practices, and negotiate the transfer of administration to municipalities.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Negotiate the transfer of ICBC fines administration to municipalities Platform Sep 26
Full review of ICBC’s fines schedule and collections practices, and negotiate the transfer of administration to municipalities.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Allow every British Columbian to buy any form of auto insurance from any provider Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party would liberate drivers from ICBC and allow every British Columbian to purchase any form of auto insurance from any insurance provider of their choice, finally ending almost 50 years of government monopoly in British Columbia.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Repeal the Insurance Corporation Act and replace it with the Temporary Co-operative Insurance Act Platform Sep 26
We will repeal the Insurance Corporation Act and replace it with the Temporary Co-operative Insurance Act
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Strip the BC Utilities Commission of its role in setting the basic insurance tariff Platform Sep 26
The BC Utilities Commission would be stripped of its regulatory role in determining the basic insurance tariff and their budget reduced commensurately.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Reduce the BC Utilities Commission’s budget commensurately Platform Sep 26
The BC Utilities Commission would be stripped of its regulatory role in determining the basic insurance tariff and their budget reduced commensurately.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Have the Financial Institutions Commission regulate auto insurers, with its budget increased Platform Sep 26
The Financial Institutions Commission would add auto insurers to their list of insurers that they currently regulate, with their budget increased.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Let ICBC members vote on and implement member-recommended changes during a transition period Platform Sep 26
During a period of transition, ICBC members would vote on and implement changes recommended by members, such as amalgamating with BCAA or continuing operations as a standalone co-operative.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Permit technologies that enable “group buying” or small cooperatives of friends and family insuring each other Platform Sep 26
Instead, we will address the growing amounts of fraud and soft fraud by permitting for technologies that enable “group buying” or small cooperatives of friends and family to effectively insure each other.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Repeal Bill 11 of 2020, which brought in Enhanced Care Coverage, also known as No-Fault Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party will repeal “Bill 11 – 2020: Attorney General Statutes (Vehicle Insurance) Amendment Act, 2020” which covers the “Enhanced Care Coverage” aka No-Fault amendments so that victims of motor vehicle accidents will receive fair pain and suffering compensation and access to legal representation to advocate for their care, recovery, and damages, as well as retain psychological control over their own lives.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: End ICBC’s Monopoly, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Create legislation allowing the gig economy to exist outside minimum wage laws Platform Sep 26
Create legislation to allow for the Gig Economy to exist outside of regressive Minimum Wage Laws.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Introduce a lifetime limit of five years on training and jobs assistance Platform Sep 26
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.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Reform Social Assistance, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Introduce a lifetime limit of three years for income assistance Platform Sep 26
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.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Reform Social Assistance, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Apply “cashless welfare” when those lifetime limits are reached Platform Sep 26
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.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Reform Social Assistance, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Extend cashless welfare to any parent who has additional children while receiving a benefit Platform Sep 26
Extend cashless welfare to any parent who has additional children while receiving a benefit.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Reform Social Assistance, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Place cashless welfare benefits on a debit card usable only for specific purposes Platform Sep 26
This means a person’s benefits will be placed on a debit card which can only be used for specific purposes – for example, rent, energy, and groceries.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Reform Social Assistance, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Adjust income tax categories so welfare recipients can start work without an immediate 100% benefit clawback Platform Sep 26
Adjust income tax categories so that those receiving welfare can start working without an immediate 100% clawback of benefits
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Reform Social Assistance, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Let participating employers pay less than minimum wage for a six-month probationary period Platform Sep 26
The employer would knowingly hire these workers with the opportunity to pay less than minimum wage for a probationary period of six months. After that, regular minimum wage laws would come back into effect.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Public safety

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Back civil forfeiture reforms such as requiring a criminal conviction before property is forfeited Platform Sep 26
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.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted September 3, 2024), September 26.
Support local law enforcement to keep streets clear and the “criminal element” at bay Platform Sep 26
Support local law enforcement to keep streets clear and criminal element at bay.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
There is the need to increase a police presence to keep streets safe Platform Sep 26
While bringing the sale of these drugs off the streets would immediately ease some of the criminal aspect, we also realize that there is the need to increase a police presence to keep our streets safe.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Mandate city police departments, through the Solicitor General, to prevent tent cities from escalating Platform Sep 26
Police departments in our cities would be given a mandate by the B.C Solicitor General to prevent tent cities from escalating, legalizing the use of vacant industrial buildings for temporary housing (rental or purchase of which would be from property owners through voluntary transaction, not force ) and work with local non-profit shelters to create short-term housing options.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Prosecute those who resist relocation or consistently disrespect property rights and create safety concerns Platform Sep 26
And those that resist relocation or are consistently found to be disrespecting property rights and creating safety concerns on our streets will need to be dealt with through prosecution.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Drugs and addiction

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Put medical professionals back in their role of prescribing opioid pain medications Platform Sep 26
Put medical professionals back in their role of prescribing opioid pain medications.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Expand decriminalization of drugs, with the goal of legalization Platform Sep 26
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.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Create a probationary work program for low-skill workers, high-risk drug users and newcomers without English Platform Sep 26
Create an probationary work opportunity program for low-skill workers, high-risk drug users, and new immigrants who have not yet learned English.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Reject the “stabilization care” the government had previously floated Platform Sep 26
We reject “stabilization care” that had previously been floated by the NDP government.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Pilot letting qualified people or organizations test street drugs for purity, with municipal help and approval Platform Sep 26
With the help and approval of municipalities, BC Libertarians propose a pilot project where qualified people or organizations would be permitted to test street drugs for purity.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
“We must help addicts by deprioritizing prosecution for drug use” Platform Sep 26
We must help addicts by deprioritizing prosecution for drug use.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Introduce a plan for the legal production and sale of hard drugs Platform Sep 26
The BCLP would introduce a plan for the legal production and sale of hard drugs.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Allow reputable businesses, starting with pharmacies and government-approved dispensaries, to sell hard drugs Platform Sep 26
The BCLP would introduce a plan for the legal production and sale of hard drugs. In doing so it would allow for reputable businesses – pharmacies and government-approved dispensaries to begin – to start the sale of the products.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Address the Opioid Crisis, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

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Turn the Agricultural Land Commission into an advisory board Platform Sep 26
Turn the Agricultural Land Commission into an advisory board and allow non-arable land to immediately be taken out of the ALR.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Allow non-arable land to be taken out of the Agricultural Land Reserve immediately Platform Sep 26
Turn the Agricultural Land Commission into an advisory board and allow non-arable land to immediately be taken out of the ALR.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Levy a one-time tax when owners sell or develop land removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve Platform Sep 26
Should the owner of such a property care to sell, or develop the land into additional housing, a one-time tax would be levied, because the value of the property would be immensely increase but also to compensate for many other property-related tax cuts the BCLP would enact.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Disband the Liquor Distribution Branch Platform Sep 26
Disband the Liquor Distribution Branch
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End minimum liquor pricing Platform Sep 26
End minimum pricing schemes
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Create model legislation for drinking responsibly in public parks Platform Sep 26
Create model legislation for drinking responsibly in public parks
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Set a timeline for the sale or lease termination of all BC Liquor stores Platform Sep 26
We propose to eliminate the Distribution Branch, to tender any assets it has for sale, and to set a timeline for the sale or lease termination of all BC Liquor stores, providing existing employees right of first refusal.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Give existing employees right of first refusal on BC Liquor stores Platform Sep 26
We propose to eliminate the Distribution Branch, to tender any assets it has for sale, and to set a timeline for the sale or lease termination of all BC Liquor stores, providing existing employees right of first refusal.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Keep the BC Liquor Control Board regulating alcohol sales only to those over age 19 Platform Sep 26
To comply with federal laws requiring provinces to regulate liquor, the BC Liquor Control Board will continue in its role of regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages only to those over the age of 19 and collecting data from new distributors.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Have the BC Liquor Control Board collect data from new distributors Platform Sep 26
To comply with federal laws requiring provinces to regulate liquor, the BC Liquor Control Board will continue in its role of regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages only to those over the age of 19 and collecting data from new distributors.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Restaurants should be free to buy liquor directly from sellers anywhere at agreed wholesale prices Platform Sep 26
Restaurants should be free to purchase directly from sellers local or abroad at the wholesale price they agree on (like any other good).
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Restaurants should be free to sell their products at whatever price they feel is competitive Platform Sep 26
They should be free to sell their products at whatever price they feel will be competitive, and they should be free from burdensome regulations that distract them from running their business.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Restaurants should be free from “burdensome regulations” Platform Sep 26
They should be free to sell their products at whatever price they feel will be competitive, and they should be free from burdensome regulations that distract them from running their business.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Repeal the Liquor Distribution Act through an act of the legislature Platform Sep 26
We will repeal the Liquor Distribution Act through an act of the legislature.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Sell all Liquor Distribution Branch assets, including the site at 7003 72nd Street, Delta Platform Sep 26
All assets will sold sold off, including the site at 7003 72nd Street Delta will be sold (total property and equipment valued at $86.5 million) and any leases for warehousing will be terminated or assigned to a private distributor.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Terminate warehousing leases or assign them to a private distributor Platform Sep 26
All assets will sold sold off, including the site at 7003 72nd Street Delta will be sold (total property and equipment valued at $86.5 million) and any leases for warehousing will be terminated or assigned to a private distributor.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Claim the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act unconstitutional under section 121 of the Constitution Act Platform Sep 26
It is expected that the federal government will challenge the repeal of this legislation under the federal Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act. A provincial BC Libertarian government will claim unconstitutionality of this law based on a literal reading of section 121 of the Constitution Act.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Remove trade barriers unilaterally on imports of liquor from other provinces and countries Platform Sep 26
A BC Libertarian government would unilaterally remove trade barriers on the import of liquor produced in other provinces and other countries.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Work with other governments on reciprocal reductions in their tariffs on BC exports Platform Sep 26
We will work with other governments to ensure reciprocal reductions in their tariffs on BC exports.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Legalize unpasteurized milk Platform Sep 26
Legalize Unpasteurized Milk
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
“Liberate” BC’s forestry industry Platform Sep 26
It’s time to liberate B.C.’s forestry industry and empower them to protect our province.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Abolish “anti-competitive cartels and price-fixing monopolies” Platform Sep 26
Through a series of legislative actions the BC Libertarians will eliminate sin taxes entirely, abolish anti-competitive cartels and price-fixing monopolies, and liberate entire swathes of the economy to competitive forces.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Open “entire swathes of the economy” to competitive forces Platform Sep 26
Through a series of legislative actions the BC Libertarians will eliminate sin taxes entirely, abolish anti-competitive cartels and price-fixing monopolies, and liberate entire swathes of the economy to competitive forces.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Permit imports of foreign made tobacco products to compete on price Platform Sep 26
Eliminate provincial excise taxes on tobacco products and permit the importation of foreign made products to compete based on price.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Review regulations that stand in the way of new refining capacity in the highest demand areas Platform Sep 26
BC Libertarians would review regulations that stand in the way of new refining capacity in the highest demand areas, so transportation costs of gasoline can be reduced further.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Pursue completely open trade agreements with the other provinces and other markets Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party will pursue completely open trade agreements with the other provinces and other markets.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Remove corporate subsidies of every sort Platform Sep 26
BC Libertarians do not believe in corporate subsidy of any sort and will remove all such favouritism for special interests.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End “union-only” “community benefits agreement” infrastructure contracts Platform Sep 26
End the NDP union-only “community benefits agreement” infrastructure contracts. Support Charter Rights challenges as a matter of principle
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Support Charter Rights challenges as a matter of principle Platform Sep 26
End the NDP union-only “community benefits agreement” infrastructure contracts. Support Charter Rights challenges as a matter of principle
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Free energy and resource industries from many “bureaucratic and regulatory burdens” Platform Sep 26
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.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Liberate Energy, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Develop rules and certification for farms’ sanitary production, distribution and sale of unpasteurized milk Platform Sep 26
Develop modern regulations and a certification process for farms that provide the sanitary production, distribution and sale of unpasteurized milk in the province.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Legalize Unpasteurized Milk, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Adopt the draft Artisan Herdshare Regulation proposed by the British Columbia Herdshare Association Platform Sep 26
Adopt the draft Artisan Herdshare Regulation proposed by the British Columbia Herdshare Association
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Legalize Unpasteurized Milk, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Create a new class of farm, “certified herdshare farm”, under the Milk Industry Act Platform Sep 26
Create a new class of farm: “certified herdshare farm” under the Milk Industry Act
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Legalize Unpasteurized Milk, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Amend the Health Hazards Regulation, section 2(a), to exempt herd-shares certified under the new Regulation Platform Sep 26
Amend section 2(a) of the Public Health Act, Health Hazards Regulation, to exempt herd-shares certified under the new Regulation;
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Legalize Unpasteurized Milk, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
BC Timber Sales should be disbanded Platform Sep 26
In the case of forestry, 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
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Forestry and Wildfire Management, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted September 4, 2024), September 26.
Leasing large tracts of Crown forest should be phased out for private ownership and community forestry Platform Sep 26
In the case of forestry, 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
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Forestry and Wildfire Management, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted September 4, 2024), September 26.

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Reduce or eliminate the property transfer tax Platform Sep 26
Reduce or eliminate property transfer tax.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Make PST the only tax that applies to alcohol Platform Sep 26
PST would be the only tax that applies to alcohol.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Eliminate the Employer Health Tax Platform Sep 26
Eliminate the Employer Health Tax
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Return the savings from spending cuts to taxpayers Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party will cut government spending significantly, and return the savings to taxpayers as well as paying down the nearly $100 billion provincial debt.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Aim to end the PST on private vehicle sales immediately Platform Sep 26
Every time a vehicle is sold privately in British Columbia, ICBC collects 7% of the vehicle value in Provincial Sales Tax. The BCLP aims to end that immediately.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Raise the base income tax exemption to $50,000 Platform Sep 26
Raise the base exemption to $50,000 to relieve more workers from the income tax burden entirely.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Repeal “regressive taxes that hurt low income working families the most” Platform Sep 26
Reduce the average family’s annual tax burden by repealing regressive taxes that hurt low income working families the most.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Replace the provincial charitable donation tax credit with a $1,000 annual charitable donation tax refund Platform Sep 26
Replace the provincial charitable donation tax credit with a $1,000 annual charitable donation tax refund (you donate to a registered charity and you get the money back next year.)
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Reduce the number of tax brackets Platform Sep 26
Under our plan, we will reduce the number of tax brackets and provide immediate tax relief for those who need it most.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Provide immediate tax relief for those who need it most Platform Sep 26
Under our plan, we will reduce the number of tax brackets and provide immediate tax relief for those who need it most.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Eliminate provincial excise taxes on tobacco products Platform Sep 26
Eliminate provincial excise taxes on tobacco products and permit the importation of foreign made products to compete based on price.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Repeal any cannabis taxes beyond PST Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party opposes any Cannabis taxes beyond PST, and will repeal any taxes implemented.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Eliminate the provincial fuel tax Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party would eliminate provincial fuel and carbon taxes, saving the average family over $1,000 annually.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Eliminate provincial carbon taxes Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party would eliminate provincial fuel and carbon taxes, saving the average family over $1,000 annually.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Require qualifying charities to keep administrative costs below a maximum threshold for their category Platform Sep 26
To qualify, charitable organizations would need to maintain administrative costs below a maximum threshold appropriate for its category, as well as fulfill existing requirements for the maintenance of society status.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Make political entities ineligible for the charitable donation tax refund Platform Sep 26
Political entities would be ineligible for these funds.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
The BC government should try to reduce its reliance on federal transfers wherever possible Platform Sep 26
Wherever possible, the B.C. government should try to reduce its reliance on federal transfers.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Lobby Ottawa to match the $1,000 refund in exchange for equal cuts to social welfare-related transfers Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarians will lobby the federal government to match the $1,000 tax refund, in exchange for equal reductions in social welfare-related transfers to the province.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Lobby Ottawa for a further $1,000 refund for health-agency donors, in exchange for health-transfer cuts Platform Sep 26
We will also lobby the federal government for an additional $1,000 tax refund to those who have donated an equal or greater amount specifically to health delivery agencies such as hospitals or treatment centres, in exchange for similar reductions in federal health transfers.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Use revenues from faster growth equally to reduce taxes further and pay off provincial debt Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party will use these revenues equally to further reduce taxes and pay off the provincial debt.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Pay for tax cuts with both spending cuts and regular asset sales Platform Sep 26
Tax cuts need to be paid for either by corresponding cuts in expenditures or regular sales of assets. The BC Libertarian Party will do both and will select the expenditures which are least effective in delivering desired outcomes and those capital assets which would be better managed by municipal governments, non-profits, or private corporations.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Select for cuts the expenditures least effective in delivering desired outcomes Platform Sep 26
Tax cuts need to be paid for either by corresponding cuts in expenditures or regular sales of assets. The BC Libertarian Party will do both and will select the expenditures which are least effective in delivering desired outcomes and those capital assets which would be better managed by municipal governments, non-profits, or private corporations.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Select for sale capital assets better managed by municipalities, non-profits or private corporations Platform Sep 26
Tax cuts need to be paid for either by corresponding cuts in expenditures or regular sales of assets. The BC Libertarian Party will do both and will select the expenditures which are least effective in delivering desired outcomes and those capital assets which would be better managed by municipal governments, non-profits, or private corporations.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Replace tax credits worth hundreds of millions of dollars with a higher basic exemption for everybody Platform Sep 26
Our plan replaces hundreds of millions of dollars of convoluted tax credits with a higher basic exemption for everybody.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Remove the film industry tax credit Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian party will remove the $600 million film industry tax credit.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
BC should convert the PST into a value-added tax like the federal Goods and Services Tax Platform Sep 26
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.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: PST – Convert it to a Value Added Tax (VAT), a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted September 16, 2024), September 26.
Revert to the Medical Services Plan system that the Employer Health Tax replaced Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party will repeal the EHT and revert to the same MSP system.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Eliminate the Employer Health Tax, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Argue first for policies that let taxpayers keep more of their money Platform Sep 26
BC Libertarians will defend the public purse and argue first for policies that allow taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned money.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Hold Government Accountable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

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Enshrine property rights protections for landowners, municipalities and First Nations Platform Sep 26
We would empower landowners, municipalities, and First Nations with enshrined property rights protections, and saving taxpayers billions of dollars a year by eliminating corporate welfare in all of its forms, allowing the market to function without the government rewarding losers with bailouts and punishing the innovative upstarts.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Liberate Energy, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

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Empower BC’s forestry industry to protect the province from wildfire Platform Sep 26
It’s time to liberate B.C.’s forestry industry and empower them to protect our province.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.

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Counter the end of the additional school tax with administrative cuts within the Ministry of Education Platform Sep 26
We will also end the additional school tax, which will be countered by administrational cuts within the Ministry of Education.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Make Housing Affordable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Move as much decision-making as possible from the Ministry of Education to local school districts Platform Sep 26
Our plan is to move as much decision-making as possible away from the Ministry of Education and toward local school districts, where parents can have more input.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Phase out post-secondary subsidies over a 10 year period, reducing spending by $400 million annually Platform Sep 26
Under our plan, subsidies to post-secondary would be phased out over a 10 year period, reducing expenditures by $400 million annually.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Ensure universities have robust free-speech policies with enforcement, using financial pressure as necessary Platform Sep 26
Ensure universities have robust free-speech policies with tangible enforcement mechanisms, using financial pressure as necessary;
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Free Speech in the age of “Cancel Culture”, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Empower parent choice in education Platform Sep 26
Empower parent choice in education;
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Diversify Education, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Have education funding follow the student Platform Sep 26
Have funding follow the student;
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Diversify Education, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Consult education providers on opt-in funding that follows the student for parents’ use among expanded options Platform Sep 26
We will consult with educational providers about how we can best introduce a system whereby public education funding can follow the student, on an opt-in basis, and be used at parents’ discretion within an expanded menu of educational options.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Diversify Education, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

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Transportation

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Repeal the Passenger Transportation Act Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party would repeal the Passenger Transportation Act and dissolve the Passenger Transportation Board that fixes prices for the taxi industry, shuttle buses, limousines and for inter-city bus services.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Dissolve the Passenger Transportation Board Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party would repeal the Passenger Transportation Act and dissolve the Passenger Transportation Board that fixes prices for the taxi industry, shuttle buses, limousines and for inter-city bus services.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Defund enforcement of the Passenger Transportation Act Platform Sep 26
Repeal the Passenger Transportation Act; defund enforcement, instead foster quality-driven market competition for ridesharing, taxis, buses, and other for-hire transportation modes.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Foster quality-driven market competition for ridesharing, taxis, buses and other for-hire transportation Platform Sep 26
Repeal the Passenger Transportation Act; defund enforcement, instead foster quality-driven market competition for ridesharing, taxis, buses, and other for-hire transportation modes.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End TransLink’s monopoly on bus service in the lower mainland Platform Sep 26
End the TransLink monopoly on bus service in the lower mainland; refocus their business around integrated rapid transit services such as the SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Refocus TransLink on integrated rapid transit such as the SeaBus, SkyTrain and West Coast Express Platform Sep 26
End the TransLink monopoly on bus service in the lower mainland; refocus their business around integrated rapid transit services such as the SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Remove legal and regulatory barriers to ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft Platform Sep 26
Remove legal and regulatory barriers to ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft and end corporate welfare to the taxi industry.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End “corporate welfare” to the taxi industry Platform Sep 26
Remove legal and regulatory barriers to ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft and end corporate welfare to the taxi industry.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Remove provincially-placed photo radar from all intersections Platform Sep 26
Remove provincially-placed photo radar from all intersections and disincentivize future use through legislation.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Discourage future use of photo radar through legislation Platform Sep 26
Remove provincially-placed photo radar from all intersections and disincentivize future use through legislation.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Reinstate tolls on bridges that previously had them Platform Sep 26
Reinstate tolls on bridges that previously had them, and add more to other bridges and tunnesls as well as future express highways as a way to collect fees for usage and affect driver behaviours.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Add tolls to other bridges and tunnels and to future express highways Platform Sep 26
Reinstate tolls on bridges that previously had them, and add more to other bridges and tunnesls as well as future express highways as a way to collect fees for usage and affect driver behaviours.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Direct the transportation ministry to prioritise funding for twinning Highway 1 to the Alberta border Platform Sep 26
Direct the MOTI to prioritise funding for critical infrastructure projects, such as: Massey Tunnel replacement SkyTrain expansions Twinning TC Highway 1 to the Alberta border Malahat bypass
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Direct the transportation ministry to prioritise funding for the Massey Tunnel replacement Platform Sep 26
Direct the MOTI to prioritise funding for critical infrastructure projects, such as: Massey Tunnel replacement SkyTrain expansions Twinning TC Highway 1 to the Alberta border Malahat bypass
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Direct the transportation ministry to prioritise funding for SkyTrain expansions Platform Sep 26
Direct the MOTI to prioritise funding for critical infrastructure projects, such as: Massey Tunnel replacement SkyTrain expansions Twinning TC Highway 1 to the Alberta border Malahat bypass
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Direct the transportation ministry to prioritise funding for a Malahat bypass Platform Sep 26
Direct the MOTI to prioritise funding for critical infrastructure projects, such as: Massey Tunnel replacement SkyTrain expansions Twinning TC Highway 1 to the Alberta border Malahat bypass
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End government setting of prices and tariffs for transport vehicles Platform Sep 26
This will eliminate the government setting of prices and tariffs for transport vehicles and the requirement for “Special Authorization” to be granted a license for operation.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
End the “Special Authorization” requirement to be granted a licence to operate transport vehicles Platform Sep 26
This will eliminate the government setting of prices and tariffs for transport vehicles and the requirement for “Special Authorization” to be granted a license for operation.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Enhance and modernize the Canada Line, SeaBus, SkyTrain and West Coast Express Platform Sep 26
This means enhancements and modernization of the Canada Line, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express, as well as the accelerated construction of new lines with public-private partnerships such as the SkyTrain expansion to UBC, an Arbutus Greenway Tram, a Surrey LRT, and perhaps others.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Accelerate construction of new transit lines with public-private partnerships Platform Sep 26
This means enhancements and modernization of the Canada Line, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express, as well as the accelerated construction of new lines with public-private partnerships such as the SkyTrain expansion to UBC, an Arbutus Greenway Tram, a Surrey LRT, and perhaps others.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Accelerate a SkyTrain expansion to the University of British Columbia with public-private partnerships Platform Sep 26
This means enhancements and modernization of the Canada Line, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express, as well as the accelerated construction of new lines with public-private partnerships such as the SkyTrain expansion to UBC, an Arbutus Greenway Tram, a Surrey LRT, and perhaps others.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Accelerate construction of an Arbutus Greenway Tram with public-private partnerships Platform Sep 26
This means enhancements and modernization of the Canada Line, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express, as well as the accelerated construction of new lines with public-private partnerships such as the SkyTrain expansion to UBC, an Arbutus Greenway Tram, a Surrey LRT, and perhaps others.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Accelerate construction of a Surrey light rail line with public-private partnerships Platform Sep 26
This means enhancements and modernization of the Canada Line, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express, as well as the accelerated construction of new lines with public-private partnerships such as the SkyTrain expansion to UBC, an Arbutus Greenway Tram, a Surrey LRT, and perhaps others.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Get BC Moving, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Indigenous relations

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Make up the balance of lost liquor revenue with other ministerial administrative cost reductions Platform Sep 26
These are tangible economic benefits that will be felt by every British Columbian upon abolishing this institution and will subtract from the $1.08B hole that its removal will leave in the budget. Other ministerial administrative cost reductions will make up for the balance.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Modernize Liquor Laws, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Cut government spending Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party will cut government spending significantly, and return the savings to taxpayers as well as paying down the nearly $100 billion provincial debt.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Pay down the provincial debt Platform Sep 26
The BC Libertarian Party will cut government spending significantly, and return the savings to taxpayers as well as paying down the nearly $100 billion provincial debt.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Identify programs and ministries “not consistent with a free society” Platform Sep 26
We will identify programs and ministries that are not consistent with a free society, and scale them back so that civil society organizations can expand.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Scale back programs and ministries it identifies as “not consistent with a free society” Platform Sep 26
We will identify programs and ministries that are not consistent with a free society, and scale them back so that civil society organizations can expand.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Sell assets projected to bring in $10 Billion over 5 years Platform Sep 26
We project receipt of $10 Billion over 5 years through Asset sales.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Consider asset sales where qualified purchasers can be found at an acceptable price Platform Sep 26
Asset sales will be considered where qualified purchasers can be found at an acceptable price.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Cut Spending, Cut Taxes, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Cut discretionary budgets across government Platform Sep 26
Cut discretionary budgets across government
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Hold Government Accountable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

Move wherever possible toward outcome-based funding that gives more to programs delivering intended results Platform Sep 26
Wherever possible we will move toward outcome-based funding formulas which allocate more tax dollars toward programs that deliver on their intended results, and fewer for those programs that cannot consistently perform.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Hold Government Accountable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Introduce whistleblower legislation to prevent dismissal of employees who question misdeeds Platform Sep 26
BC Libertarians will also introduce “whistleblower legislation” that will prevent the dirty tactics of dismissing employees that raise eyebrows at misdeeds, and forcing them to sign non-disclosure agreements about the grounds for their dismissal.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Hold Government Accountable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Prevent forcing dismissed employees to sign non-disclosure agreements about the grounds for their dismissal Platform Sep 26
BC Libertarians will also introduce “whistleblower legislation” that will prevent the dirty tactics of dismissing employees that raise eyebrows at misdeeds, and forcing them to sign non-disclosure agreements about the grounds for their dismissal.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Hold Government Accountable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
All government employees should be encouraged to raise red flags the moment they see them Platform Sep 26
All government employees should be encouraged to raise red flags the moment they see them, first as a deterrent and second to protect them against retribution.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Hold Government Accountable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Defend the public purse Platform Sep 26
BC Libertarians will defend the public purse and argue first for policies that allow taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned money.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Hold Government Accountable, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

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Advocate for dispersing Crown land “as efficiently as possible” Platform Sep 26
To avoid the Tragedy of the Commons, the BCLP advocates for dispersing of this as efficiently as possible.
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: 2026 Platform, libertarian.bc.ca/2026-platform, September 26.
Foster a culture in all government institutions respectful of diverse viewpoints and free expression Platform Sep 26
Foster an environment and culture within all government institutions respectful of diverse viewpoints and free expression;
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Free Speech in the age of “Cancel Culture”, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Identify and eliminate any government recruitment or hiring policies based on race, gender or sexuality Platform Sep 26
Identify and eliminate any recruitment or hiring policies within government based on race, gender, or sexuality, “Critical Race Theory”, and so forth;
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Free Speech in the age of “Cancel Culture”, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.
Identify and eliminate any government recruitment or hiring policies based on “Critical Race Theory” Platform Sep 26
Identify and eliminate any recruitment or hiring policies within government based on race, gender, or sexuality, “Critical Race Theory”, and so forth;
Platform, libertarian.bc.ca: Free Speech in the age of “Cancel Culture”, a plank of the 2026 Platform (first posted August 17, 2024), September 26.

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