Update farm-class tax thresholds and restore merit-based ALC rulings

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British Columbia

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Oct 1, 2026

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2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

Keep farmland farming. We will update farm-class revenue thresholds, restore merit-based Agricultural Land Commission decisions and reduce barriers facing young farmers and ranchers.

Overview

Adjust property tax valuation formulas for agricultural operations and reforms ALC commissioner appointment standards.

Sources

Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 18) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 18 (Farming and food security): Keep farmland farming. We will update farm-class revenue thresholds, restore merit-based Agricultural Land Commission decisions and reduce barriers facing young farmers and ranchers.

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