Oct 31, 2026 · Spencer Powell

2026 BC Conservative Platform: Complete Promise Extraction & Queue Audit

Primary Source Document: Ready to DELIVER: Lorne Doerkson’s Plan for a STRONGER BC | 2026
Promising Entity: Conservative Party of British Columbia
Party Leader: Lorne Doerkson
Jurisdiction: British Columbia (Provincial / Jurisdiction #2)
Election Cycle: 2026 British Columbia Provincial Election (Cycle #2)
Total Staged Commitments: 198 discrete promises across 5 thematic pillars & 2 fiscal appendices
Intake Queue Status: Staged in submissions queue table (Status: pending, Proposed: made)
Canonical Document Status: Canonical public reference & audit baseline

1. Executive Summary & Provenance Architecture

This document establishes the canonical public audit record and evidence collection for the 2026 election platform of the Conservative Party of British Columbia (Ready to DELIVER: Lorne Doerkson’s Plan for a STRONGER BC | 2026, 71 pages).

Every pledge, policy initiative, fiscal anchor, and capital expenditure outlined in the official document has been extracted with verbatim textual fidelity, verified against specific page numbers, categorized according to the Promise Tracker standard taxonomy, assigned measurable completion criteria, and staged into the application’s intake queue (submissions table).

graph TD
    PDF["2026 BC Conservative Platform<br/>Ready to DELIVER (71 Pages)"] --> P1["1. An Affordable BC<br/>(26 Promises / Pages 4–11)"]
    PDF --> P2["2. A Prosperous BC<br/>(93 Promises / Pages 12–30)"]
    PDF --> P3["3. A Healthy BC<br/>(30 Promises / Pages 31–37)"]
    PDF --> P4["4. A Safer BC<br/>(18 Promises / Pages 38–42)"]
    PDF --> P5["5. A Strong & Proud BC<br/>(22 Promises / Pages 43–48)"]
    PDF --> P6["6. Fiscal Restraint & Costing<br/>(9 Promises / Pages 50–71)"]

    P1 & P2 & P3 & P4 & P5 & P6 --> QUEUE["App Recording Queue<br/>('submissions' table / 198 Records)"]
    QUEUE --> CANONICAL["Canonical Public Promises<br/>(Evidence-Backed Verifications)"]

Provenance & Taxonomy Architecture

Field Assignment System Identifier / Reference
Jurisdiction British Columbia id: 2 / slug: british-columbia
Party Conservative Party of British Columbia id: 9 / slug: conservative-party-of-bc
Person / Leader Lorne Doerkson id: 18 / slug: lorne-doerkson
Election Cycle 2026 British Columbia Provincial Election id: 2 / slug: 2026-british-columbia-provincial-election
Queue Intake Status Pending Moderation submissions.status = pending
Proposed Life Cycle Status Made (New Commitment) submissions.proposed_current_status = made
Source Type Official Platform Document pdf_platform (*Ready to DELIVER: Lorne Doerkson’s Plan for a STRONGER BC
Canonical Edge Archive Cloudflare R2 Edge stronger-bc-platform-4614c68f7dcf.pdf
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Document Extent 71 Pages / 4.45 MB 4,445,850 bytes
Original Campaign URL Conservative Party of BC https://www.conservativebc.ca/platform-2026

2. Baseline Evidence Cited in the Platform

The platform anchors its commitments in explicit numerical baselines and empirical assertions regarding provincial governance from 2017 to 2026. These baseline figures form part of the evidentiary context for assessing fulfillment:

Provincial Finances & Economic Growth

  • Deficit Trajectory: Deficit forecast of $13.8 billion for 2026/27 (rising from $5.0B in 2023/24, $7.3B in 2024/25, and $7.7B in 2025/26).
  • Debt Burden: Total provincial debt forecast to reach $180.9 billion in 2026/27 and $234.6 billion by 2028/29 (up from $133.9 billion at March 31, 2025, a 75% expansion). Per capita debt rising from $22,000 (2024) to $32,473 (2026) and $40,935 (2028/29).
  • Debt Servicing Costs: Debt interest consumes $6.4 billion in 2026/27 (taking 8.2 cents of every revenue dollar by 2028/29, exceeding every ministry budget except Health and Education).
  • Credit Rating Downgrades: Five credit downgrades in five years, including Moody’s downgrade in March 2026 and S&P downgrading BC to A with negative outlook in April 2026.
  • Public vs. Private Growth: Broader public sector employs 438,000 FTEs (up 54% since 2015/16 against 19.6% population growth). Since 2019, public-sector jobs grew 5.4%/year while private-sector jobs grew 1.1%/year (third-weakest in Canada).
  • Operating Spending Expansion: Provincial operating spending increased 67% from $59.0 billion in 2019/20 to $98.8 billion in 2026/27.

Healthcare & Social Services

  • Doctor Shortage: 1.2 million British Columbians lack a family doctor.
  • Emergency Room Closures: 2,400 temporary emergency-room closures recorded between 2023 and 2025.
  • Emergency Departures Without Care: 141,961 patients left BC emergency departments in 2024/25 without being seen by medical personnel.
  • Waitlists: Publicly funded autism assessments require ~18 months; over 7,000 seniors on long-term care waitlists with average waits approaching 10 months.

Resources, Energy & Infrastructure

  • Forestry Contraction: Industry shrunk by 50%; softwood lumber export volumes down 57% compared to 2016; over 15,000 forestry jobs lost since 2022.
  • Energy Import Dependency: BC imported $2.1 billion in electricity over 2023–2026; Northeast gas drilling down 33% in one year.
  • Capital Cost Escalation:
    • George Massey Crossing: Tunnel replacement estimated at $8.5B–$12B+ (original 10-lane bridge cancelled in 2017 was budgeted at $3.5B).
    • Surrey Hospital & BC Cancer Centre: Escalated from $1.7B to $2.88B.
    • Surrey–Langley SkyTrain: Climbed from $3.94B to nearly $6.0B.
    • Cowichan District Hospital: Climbed from $887M to $1.45B.
    • Shelved Projects: Seven approved long-term care homes ($1.43B) and Burnaby Hospital Phase 2 ($1.8B) moved to "TBC".

3. Comparative Analysis: Platform vs. Promise Intake Queue

Quantitative Distribution Across Policy Pillars

Policy Pillar Document Page Range Platform Subsections Queued Promises % of Queue
1. An Affordable BC Pages 4–11 Taxes, Housing, Childcare, ICBC, Fiscal Reviews, Capital Infrastructure 26 13.1%
2. A Prosperous BC Pages 12–30 Energy, Forestry, Farming, Mining, Power, Fisheries, Environment, Transit, Small Business, Tourism, Ferries, Tech 93 47.0%
3. A Healthy BC Pages 31–37 Universal Guarantee, Rural ERs, Seniors, Disabilities & Autism, Addiction & Mental Health, Active Kids 30 15.2%
4. A Safer BC Pages 38–42 Law Enforcement, Courts, Public Spaces, Crisis Response, Wildfire Fleet & Prevention 18 9.1%
5. A Strong & Proud BC Pages 43–48 K-12 Academic Basics, Vocational Trades, Property Rights, First Nations Economic Reconciliation, External Representation 22 11.1%
6. Fiscal Restraint & Costing Pages 50–71 Statutory Fiscal Anchors, Contingencies Cuts, Hiring Freeze, Core Reviews, Consultant Reductions, Shelved Capital 9 4.5%
Total 71 Pages Full Platform & Costing Appendices 198 100.0%

Deliverable Mechanism Classification

To enable automated tracking and verification during the mandate, all 198 queued commitments have been classified by administrative delivery mechanism:

  1. Statutory / Legislative (24 promises): Requires introducing and passing legislation in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (e.g., Property Rights Defence Act, Aboriginal Title Transparency Act, Respect Local Democracy Act, Home-Based Craft Food Act, amendments to South Coast BC Transportation Authority Act, ALR Act, Interpretation Act, and repeal of DRIPA).
  2. Hard Quantitative Targets (38 promises): Commitments with exact numerical thresholds, expenditure limits, or explicit calendar completion deadlines (e.g., $32,000 basic personal exemption, 45M m³ annual harvest floor, doubling gas by 2032 and tripling by 2035, 10% less food imports by 2030, $30,000 PWD earnings exemption, 1,000 law enforcement officers, $400M aerial fleet, $100M innovation fund, $50M rural fund, $500 child credit, $10M playground fund, 4 fiscal anchors).
  3. Executive & Programmatic (82 promises): Ministerial orders, Cabinet decisions, regulatory changes, institutional restorations, and task forces (e.g., 100-day Patients First review, 6-month capital plan audit, Small Business Roundtable, Premier’s Technology Council, Washington D.C. representative, Resort Municipality Strategy, Seven-Day Trial Pilot).
  4. Directional & Standards-Based (54 promises): Qualitative standards, policy orientations, and intergovernmental advocacy stances (e.g., "work with industry in good faith", "listen to fishing communities", "restore pride in parks").

4. Costing & Fiscal Framework Reconciliation

The platform includes explicit multi-year costing tables in Appendix A and Appendix B. All costed measures in the intake queue reconcile directly with these fiscal projections:

Four Statutory Fiscal Anchors (Pillar 6 / Page 59)

  1. Deficit Reduction Anchor (FISC-01): Deficit must fall each year following the first full budget, adjusted for inflation.
  2. Deficit-to-GDP Anchor (FISC-02): Deficit must contract as a share of nominal GDP annually.
  3. Operating Growth Constraint (FISC-03): Operating spending growth must remain strictly below nominal economic growth.
  4. Mandatory Reporting & Remediation (FISC-04): Public quarterly reporting against each anchor; mandatory ministerial correction plan upon any breach.

Spending Restraint Envelope (Table B3: $11.737B over 4 years)

  • Contingencies Vote Reduction (FISC-05): $1.0B holdback in 2026/27, then capped at $3.0B annually thereafter ($2.0B/yr reduction; $7.0 billion total over 4 years).
  • Hiring Freeze Outside Frontline (FISC-06): Freeze on administrative and management hiring; savings achieved through attrition ($1.03 billion/year by 2029/30; $2.009 billion over 4 years; zero frontline layoffs).
  • Ministry Core Spending Reviews (FISC-07): Audit of non-essential ministries to reduce baseline costs ($763 million/year by 2029/30; $1.853 billion over 4 years).
  • 20% Cut to External Consultants (FISC-08): $50M in 2026/27 and $275 million/year thereafter ($875 million over 4 years across ministry consulting contracts).

Tax Relief Envelope (Table B2: $3.555B/yr by 2029/30)

  • Basic Personal Income Tax Exemption (AFF-01): $32,000 threshold ($2.9 billion/year; $725 million in 2026/27).
  • PST Productive Capital Exemption (PROSP-03): 3-year exemption on business machinery, equipment, and software ($500 million/year).
  • First Job Tax Credit (PROSP-05): $5,000 payroll credit per youth worker ($75 million/year starting in 2028/29).
  • Major Project Construction PST Deferral (PROSP-09): $80 million/year cash flow deferral during project construction.

New Operating Spending Envelope (Appendix A, Part 8 & Table B1: $1.425B/yr at full maturity)

  • A Healthy BC: $975 million/year (Universal Guarantee & rural care: $205M; Seniors LTC & home care: $350M; Disability & autism support: $200M; Addiction treatment & recovery: $95M; Children’s activity credit & meals: $125M).
  • A Safer BC: $223 million/year (Law enforcement, courts, prosecutors: $178M; Wildfire innovation & fleet operations: $43M; Religious security funding: $2M).
  • An Affordable BC: $150 million/year (Childcare spaces, family benefit boosts, multigenerational renovation credit).
  • A Prosperous BC: $72 million/year (BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund: $30M; Tech & IP incentives: $25M; Geoscience BC: $10M; Parks & wildlife officers: $7M).
  • A Strong & Proud BC: $5 million/year (Arts & culture tourism, Washington D.C. representative, Advisory Council on Investment).

5. Complete Item-by-Item Evidence & Queue Audit Catalog

Below is the complete inventory of all 198 extracted platform commitments cross-referenced with the application intake queue (submissions table):

An Affordable BC (26 Promises)

Code Page Title Verbatim Platform Statement Neutral Policy Summary Categories Costing / Fiscal Impact Measurable Target / Verification Standard
AFF-01 5 Cut personal income tax by increasing basic personal exemption Cut your income tax immediately. Provide $1,000 a year in income-tax relief per person, or $2,000 for a couple, by increasing the provincial basic personal exemption to the most generous allowance in the country. Increase basic personal exemption from $13,216 to $32,000, delivering an estimated $2.9 billion/year in relief effective for the 2027 tax year ($725 million in 2026/27). Business & Economy $2.9B/year ongoing; $725M in 2026/27 $32,000 exemption, $1,000 relief/person, $2,000/couple
AFF-02 5 Stop TransLink vehicle ownership or registration tax Amend the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Act so TransLink cannot put a tax or levy on owning or registering a car. Enact a legislative amendment prohibiting TransLink from levying vehicle ownership or registration fees in the Lower Mainland. Business & Economy, Transportation Legislative Statutory amendment to South Coast BC Transportation Authority Act
AFF-03 5 End zero-emission vehicle sales quota End the zero-emission vehicle sales quota and you choose the vehicle that works for your family and work. Repeal the provincial mandate dictating 100% zero-emission light-duty vehicle sales quotas. Climate & Environment, Transportation Policy / Regulatory Repeal provincial ZEV sales mandate
AFF-04 5 Cut construction taxes, charges, and restore home energy choice Cut construction taxes and charges. Tackle the costs and delays that stop new homes and neighbourhoods being built. Scrap unnecessary charges that add to construction costs, and restore choice in energy for home heating and cooking. Remove unnecessary municipal/provincial charges on residential construction and prevent municipal bans on natural gas heating and cooking. Housing, Planning & Permits Regulatory Scrap construction charges; lift municipal natural gas bans
AFF-05 6 Accelerate housing approvals to months and align municipal bylaws Approve homes in months, not years. Bring new family homes to market faster, and work with municipalities so zoning bylaws match official community plans. Harmonize local zoning bylaws with Official Community Plans (OCPs) to cut housing approval timelines down to months. Housing, Planning & Permits Administrative Approval times in months, not years
AFF-06 6 Restore local government authority over neighborhood density Give local governments a say in deciding where density goes. Hold municipal governments to locally developed Official Community Plans that carry appropriate density targets. Where the density goes and what it looks like needs to be a decision of local government and local residents, not bureaucrats in Victoria. Reverse top-down provincial zoning mandates in favor of municipal OCP-driven density targets determined by local councils. Housing, Budget & Governance, Planning & Permits Legislative / Regulatory Decisions returned to local OCPs
AFF-07 6 Shorten approvals for family-oriented housing developments Build for families. We will dramatically shorten approvals for communities seeking family-oriented growth, including in beautiful new neighbourhoods. Fast-track municipal and provincial approvals specifically targeted at family-sized homes and new neighborhood master plans. Housing, Planning & Permits Administrative Shortened approval queue for family housing
AFF-08 6 Synchronize housing growth with infrastructure and community services Growth that comes with services. Work with municipalities to ensure growth fits local communities and comes with roads, transit, health care, schools and utilities. Pair new residential development approvals directly with capital funding for roads, transit, healthcare, schools, and utilities. Housing, Public Works Capital coordination Mandatory service alignment for approved growth
AFF-09 6 Overhaul the BC Energy Step Code and simplify building code Fix the Building Code. Overhaul the step code that has nothing to do with safety and quality construction and simplify and harmonize the building code. Revise or remove prescriptive Step Code tiers to reduce construction costs and streamline provincial building regulations. Housing, Planning & Permits Regulatory Overhaul Step Code; harmonize provincial code
AFF-10 6 Eliminate regulatory barriers delaying childcare space creation Open more spaces. Identify unnecessary regulations, from any level of government, that delay or stop high-quality child care spaces from being opened where they are needed. Conduct a comprehensive regulatory audit across municipal and provincial rules to remove red tape hindering childcare facilities. Education & Childcare, Planning & Permits Included in $150M families envelope Regulatory red tape reduction
AFF-11 7 Extend $10-a-day childcare eligibility to independent providers Fund independent providers fairly. Every child care provider should be treated equally. Independent providers will be eligible for new $10-a-day spaces as the program expands. Open access to the provincial $10-a-day childcare subsidy framework to licensed independent and commercial operators. Education & Childcare Within existing childcare expansion funding Independent provider eligibility for $10/day spaces
AFF-12 7 Prioritize $10-a-day childcare spaces for highest-need families $10-a-day spaces first for the kids who need them most. A place on a waitlist is not child care. As we create more spaces, we will prioritize $10-a-day spaces for the children and families with the fewest alternatives and highest need. Direct newly allocated subsidized childcare spaces to low-income families and children facing acute childcare deficits. Health & Social Services, Education & Childcare Administrative allocation Needs-based prioritization on childcare waitlists
AFF-13 7 Create 24-hour childcare spaces and worksite centers for shift workers 24-hour child care. Create 24-hour spaces for shift workers and first responders, and encourage child care at or near worksites such as hospitals. Fund around-the-clock childcare capacity tailored to emergency workers, healthcare staff, and industrial shift workers. Education & Childcare Part of $150M/year family support envelope Establish 24-hour spaces near major employment sites
AFF-14 7 Increase BC Family Benefit and Affordable Child Care Benefit Put money in parents’ hands. Increase the BC Family Benefit and the Affordable Child Care Benefit so they reflect the cost-of-living pressure on young families, whether they choose child care outside the house, care at home with a parent, or help from family. Boost direct cash transfers and subsidies to parents caring for children at home or utilizing diverse childcare options. Health & Social Services, Education & Childcare, Business & Economy Part of $150M/year family support envelope Benefit payment rate increases
AFF-15 7 Establish provincial Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit. We will match the federal tax credit with provincial tax relief for families creating self-contained living spaces for senior relatives, lowering housing costs and freeing up more homes. Create a provincial tax credit matching federal parameters for secondary suites housing senior family members. Housing, Business & Economy, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $150M/year family support envelope Match federal multigenerational tax credit rate
AFF-16 7 Fast-track credential recognition for Early Childhood Educator assistants Faster credential recognition for child care providers. We will make it simple for educators, social workers, teachers and others with relevant experience to work as Early Childhood Educator assistants, especially over the summer months. Streamline credential bridges allowing certified teachers, education assistants, and allied professionals to work in childcare. Education & Childcare, Business & Economy Administrative Simplified accreditation pathway for educators
AFF-17 7 Retain ICBC public option with capped legal fees for catastrophic claims Keep auto insurance affordable by maintaining ICBC as a public option and preserving no-fault for the vast majority of claims, while giving catastrophically injured victims access to legal representation, with capped legal fees so lawyers' costs don't drive up premiums or reduce what accident victims receive. Retain ICBC and no-fault for general claims, while carving out legal representation rights for catastrophically injured claimants with capped lawyer fees. Business & Economy, Public Safety, Transportation Regulatory / ICBC operational Maintain ICBC; legal access for catastrophic injuries with fee caps
AFF-18 9 Appoint independent panel of experts to audit provincial finances Budget transparency. We don’t know the true costs of Eby and NDP mismanagement. We will immediately appoint an independent panel of experts to quickly review and report on the government’s true fiscal position so that British Columbians know what we are dealing with and we have accurate data. Establish an Independent Fiscal Review Panel to conduct a thorough pre-budget forensic review of the province's books. Budget & Governance Funded within existing executive budget Panel appointed immediately; report prior to first budget
AFF-19 9 Establish spending benchmarks and guardrails to balance the budget Chart a realistic path to balance. We will chart a realistic return to balance over time with spending benchmarks and guardrails as we grow the economy. Our plan to supercharge the economy will bring in new revenue without cutting front-line services or raising taxes, and will give struggling taxpayers and businesses needed relief. Implement spending rules tying expenditure growth to economic performance without front-line service reductions. Budget & Governance Fiscal framework Deficit drops to $10.8B by 2029/30 on path to balance
AFF-20 9 Restructure Metro Vancouver regional district into lean regional utility Turn Metro Vancouver into a lean regional utility. We will return Metro Vancouver to a regional utility that is lean and accountable with a professional board. This will cut waste and save taxpayers money, while returning other functions to local authorities to avoid waste and duplication. Refocus the regional district solely on utility services governed by a professional board, delegating non-core responsibilities back to municipalities. Budget & Governance, Public Works Structural reform Professional board governance; non-utility roles returned
AFF-21 10 Audit provincial capital infrastructure plan within six months Conduct a thorough, comprehensive review and audit of the provincial capital plan, establishing clear priorities, realistic budgets, delivery schedules and stronger oversight to ensure taxpayers receive value for money, and report out within six months on its findings and recommendations. Conduct a comprehensive review of the $37.7B 3-year capital plan to control cost escalations on megaprojects. Budget & Governance, Public Works Audit review Audit completed and published within 6 months
AFF-22 11 Restore open competitive bidding on provincial public infrastructure Restore broad competitive bidding for provincial infrastructure. Remove Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) union-only restrictions to allow all qualified contractors to bid on provincial capital projects. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance, Public Works Procurement reform Open procurement on all provincial infrastructure
AFF-23 11 Build 10-lane George Massey Bridge and cancel tunnel project Build a new George Massey Bridge and abandon the costly tunnel replacement, delivering the transportation capacity families, commuters and businesses need delivered faster than a tunnel and for less money, with more lanes for traffic. Replace the proposed Fraser River tunnel with a 10-lane bridge within the existing $8.5B capital envelope and requests up to $3B in federal matching funds. Public Works, Transportation Within $8.5B existing crossing capital allocation 10-lane bridge constructed; tunnel procurement terminated
AFF-24 11 Complete new Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre on schedule Commit to completing the new Surrey hospital and building a new women’s and children’s hospital in Surrey, ensuring one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing regions has the health infrastructure it needs. Guarantee completion of the Cloverdale Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre on its $2.88B budget and timeline. Health & Social Services, Public Works $2.88 billion capital Completion of Cloverdale facility on budget and schedule
AFF-25 57 Plan and initiate new Surrey Women's and Children's Hospital We will finish the new Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre in Cloverdale on its $2.88-billion budget and schedule, and build a new women’s and children’s hospital in Surrey so families are not sent into Vancouver for specialized care. In our first term we will secure the site, complete the concept plan and approve the business case; the construction budget will be published when the business case is approved. Secure land and completes planning for a dedicated regional pediatric and maternal hospital in Surrey ($25M first term planning). Health & Social Services, Public Works $25 million first-term planning / site allocation Site secured, concept plan & business case approved in first term
AFF-26 11 Audit SkilledTradesBC to streamline apprenticeship training Audit SkilledTradesBC. We don't need more bureaucracy to build a skilled workforce. We will review the Crown Corporation to ensure it is meeting its mandate. Review the mandate and operations of SkilledTradesBC to reduce bureaucratic overhead and speed up apprentice certifications. Education & Childcare, Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Crown review Operational audit of SkilledTradesBC

A Prosperous BC (93 Promises)

Code Page Title Verbatim Platform Statement Neutral Policy Summary Categories Costing / Fiscal Impact Measurable Target / Verification Standard
PROSP-01 13 Double natural gas production by 2032 and triple by 2035 Make BC an energy superpower by expanding natural gas and LNG development, doubling natural gas production by 2032 and tripling it by 2035. Expand LNG export and upstream production infrastructure with an objective to reach 2x 2026 production levels by 2032 and 3x by 2035. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Generates est. $6B+/year provincial royalty/tax revenue 2x production by 2032; 3x production by 2035
PROSP-02 13 Permanently cancel PST expansion on professional services Permanently cancel the NDP's PST expansion to professional services. Legally bar the provincial government from expanding the Provincial Sales Tax to accounting, legal, and professional services. Business & Economy Averts planned $534M (2027/28) and $563M (2028/29) tax hike Permanent repeal of professional services PST
PROSP-03 13 Exempt productive business capital equipment and software from PST for 3 years Exempt productive capital from PST for three years, including taxable machinery, equipment and business software purchased or leased. Eliminate PST on capital investments, machinery, and commercial software for 36 months, with an intent to extend to commercial work vehicles. Business & Economy $500 million/year for 3 years ($1.5B total) 3-year PST holiday on machinery, equipment, software
PROSP-04 13 Cut provincial red tape to 2017 levels and enact one-in two-out law Cut red tape back to 2017 levels by the end of the first term, introduce a “one-in, two-out” law and legislate firm project approval timelines. Legally establish a "one-in, two-out" red tape rule and firm statutory timelines for all major project reviews. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Regulatory reform Rollback to 2017 regulatory counts; 1-in 2-out statutory mandate
PROSP-05 13 Establish First Job Tax Credit for youth employment Jobs for BC youth. A First Job Tax Credit that will provide a tax credit to businesses on the first $5,000 in payroll costs. This will provide opportunities for young British Columbians to find their first job and get their foot on the ladder to success. Offer employers a tax credit on the initial $5,000 of wages paid to young workers entering the labor force. Education & Childcare, Business & Economy $75 million/year starting in 2028/29 $5,000 payroll credit per eligible youth hire
PROSP-06 14 Appoint blue-ribbon tax reform panel to report within 180 days Tax reform. We will appoint a blue-ribbon panel to report within the first 180 days with a comprehensive plan to simplify BC’s tax system, make it more efficient, and attract more investment. Commission an independent taxation review to draft legislation modernizing the provincial tax structure and eliminating competitive disadvantages. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Administrative Panel report within first 180 days
PROSP-07 56 Repeal CleanBC plan while preserving industrial emitter carbon pricing Repeal CleanBC to remove barriers to investment and growth, keeping a carbon price on large industrial emitters and the revenue it raises. Abolish the CleanBC statutory roadmap while maintaining compliance carbon pricing on major industrial emitters to avoid federal backstops. Climate & Environment, Business & Economy Economic impact savings ($28.1B GDP preservation) Repeal CleanBC legislation; retain industrial emitter pricing
PROSP-08 14 Shift civil service permitting culture towards 'getting to yes' Work with industry in good faith. We will end the culture of suspicion that treats job creators and the builders of our economy like the bad guys. We will work with the civil service to enact a cultural shift towards working with industry in good faith, with a shared goal of “getting to yes” while upholding the high ethical and environmental standards expected by British Columbians. Direct regulatory and natural resource ministries to adopt a collaborative, solution-oriented approach with project proponents. Budget & Governance, Planning & Permits Administrative directive Provincial permitting mandate reset
PROSP-09 14 Restore qualified professional reliance model and defer major project PST Streamlining government. We will cut the costs that the province itself adds to every project. We will trust qualified professionals to do the work they are certified to do, as happened before 2018. And we will impose no PST on the construction of designated major projects until they are in service, so tax arrives with the revenue. Restore pre-2018 professional reliance autonomy for certified engineers and geoscientists and defers PST during construction of approved megaprojects ($80M/year deferred). Business & Economy, Budget & Governance, Planning & Permits $80 million/year tax cash flow deferral Restore pre-2018 professional reliance; defer major project PST
PROSP-10 14 Develop BC defence industry and veterans workforce strategy A new BC defence industry. The federal government is increasing defence spending by $88 billion over five years to upgrade our military readiness. BC must seize the opportunity and fight for our share of jobs and economic diversification, including a veterans workforce strategy. Establish a dedicated provincial defence manufacturing initiative to secure naval, aerospace, and defense contracts and employ military veterans. Business & Economy Economic development Veterans workforce strategy; capture share of $88B defence spend
PROSP-11 15 Expand Fraser Canyon rail capacity and Lower Mainland grade separations Expand the port, rail and transportation capacity that connects Canadian producers to the world. We will increase rail capacity through the Fraser Canyon, advance key rail grade separations in the Lower Mainland in communities such as Maple Ridge and Coquitlam, and support the expansion of Roberts Bank and the Port of Prince Rupert with the road and rail connections they need. Upgrade bottlenecked rail corridors, funds municipal rail overpasses/underpasses, and expand port road/rail access in Delta and Prince Rupert. Public Works, Transportation Capital project business cases; federal/private cost-shared Fraser Canyon capacity expansion; Maple Ridge/Coquitlam grade separations
PROSP-12 16 Expedite major mining and LNG project approvals with First Nations Work with First Nations and industry to bring new mines, LNG facilities and other major projects from proposal to decision faster, with clear standards and dependable timelines. Introduce joint review frameworks with First Nations to shorten assessment periods for tier-one resource investments. Planning & Permits, Reconciliation Regulatory Dependable decision timelines for major project proposals
PROSP-13 16 Clear electrical grid connection backlogs and boost provincial generation Power up the province to help make British Columbia more self-sufficient in electricity and address the backlog of requests for job-creating connections to the grid. Direct BC Hydro to eliminate queue backlogs for industrial power connections and adds new domestic baseload capacity. Business & Economy, Public Works Utility capital plan Clear industrial grid connection backlog
PROSP-14 16 Make BC fastest jurisdiction in North America to permit mines and LNG Make BC the fastest place in North America to permit a mine and an LNG facility, and report publicly on our progress every year. Set benchmark permitting speed targets against Nevada, Ontario, and Alaska, publishing annual public scorecard metrics. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Annual reporting #1 permitting speed in North America; annual public progress reports
PROSP-15 16 Establish 45 million cubic metre annual timber harvest floor Provide predictable access to fibre. Under the NDP, the harvest has consistently run well below the allowable annual cut. Permits will increase sustainable access to fibre with a floor of 45 million cubic metres. Where the Crown reallocates tenure, licensees and Bill 13 contractors will be compensated fairly and on time. Guarantee a minimum provincial timber harvest allocation of 45M m3/year (up from 29M m3 assumed in budget) and compensates displaced contractors. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Generates est. $351M in cumulative 3-year stumpage revenue 45 million cubic metre annual timber harvest floor
PROSP-16 17 Implement single-window consultation hub for forestry permits Speed up permits. We will immediately simplify harvest approvals while protecting the environment. We will establish a provincial major-project-style process for forestry permits, approvals and investment. Decisions will take months, not years, with a single-window consultation hub giving First Nations one door for referrals and proponents one clock. Consolidate multi-agency forestry approvals into a unified portal with synchronized statutory referral clocks. Budget & Governance, Planning & Permits, Reconciliation Administrative Single-window portal; decisions in months
PROSP-17 17 Eliminate unnecessary permitting costs for BC forestry mills Cut costs. BC used to be one of the most efficient lumber producers in North America, but today it is among the highest-cost jurisdictions. In 2025, BC’s softwood lumber exports were 57% below 2016 by volume and more than 15,000 forestry jobs have been lost since 2022. We will review and eliminate unnecessary permitting costs so BC mills can get back to work. Reduce fees and administrative costs on primary lumber and pulp manufacturing facilities. Business & Economy Regulatory fee reduction Lower delivered wood and permitting costs for mills
PROSP-18 17 Expand Indigenous forestry skills training and federal trade compensation First Nations participation. We will encourage Indigenous participation in the forestry industry by investing in skills training, and we will ensure First Nations benefit fully from any federal funding to support the industry and to compensate for trade-related and other threats to forestry communities. Fund technical forestry training programs for First Nations and channels federal trade adjustment funding directly to affected communities. Education & Childcare, Reconciliation Federal / provincial programs Targeted skills funding and federal compensation flows
PROSP-19 17 Resolve old growth deferrals and return working forest land Resolve the old growth deferrals, which have dragged on under the NDP. We will protect original old growth and the most endangered and rarest ecosystems and return remaining land to the working forest. Finalize old-growth boundary reviews to safeguard ecologically unique stands while unlocking non-critical deferred tracts for commercial harvest. Climate & Environment, Planning & Permits Land management Protect true old growth; return remainder to working forest
PROSP-20 17 Create competitive tax conditions for value-added wood manufacturers Value-added industry. We will create competitive tax conditions for BC’s value-added wood manufacturers to create more jobs, revitalize communities, and extract more return from our forest sector. Offer targeted tax incentives to secondary mass timber, engineered wood, and specialty wood products processors. Business & Economy Tax policy Targeted tax incentives for value-added manufacturing
PROSP-21 17 Adopt regional forest ecology management to reduce wildfire risk Bring back common-sense forest management, reflecting the unique ecology of each region, restore forest health, and reduce wildfire risk. De-standardize generic provincial silviculture rules in favor of tailored regional forestry practices that mitigate catastrophic wildfire spread. Climate & Environment, Planning & Permits Forest management practices Regionalized silviculture and fuel management guidelines
PROSP-22 17 Establish Clean Fuels Hubs in Prince George and Kamloops Bioenergy. We will develop a provincial biomass and bioenergy strategy focused on converting forestry residuals, mill waste, harvest slash and other underutilized biomass into renewable fuels and low-carbon energy products while creating new high-value jobs, starting with Clean Fuels Hubs in Prince George and Kamloops. Launch provincial bioenergy strategy commercializing forestry slash and wood waste into renewable hydrocarbons and pellets. Climate & Environment, Business & Economy, Public Works Strategy implementation Establish Clean Fuels Hubs in Prince George and Kamloops
PROSP-23 18 Extend the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund Job support. We will extend the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund. Continue capital grants helping manufacturing facilities modernize equipment and preserve rural industrial employment. Business & Economy $30 million program extension Program extension authorization
PROSP-24 18 Elevate softwood lumber to first-rank status in US trade negotiations Softwood solutions. We will make softwood lumber a first-rank Canadian priority in every negotiation with the US, alongside autos, steel and aluminum, with BC at the table fighting for our jobs. Demand direct provincial representation on federal negotiating teams confronting US countervailing tariffs. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Intergovernmental BC seat at bilateral US trade negotiations
PROSP-25 18 Prioritize BC wood in public infrastructure and housing projects Put BC forestry products first at home. We will showcase and prioritize the use of BC wood in government-funded housing and infrastructure projects wherever possible. Mandate preferential procurement guidelines for BC-harvested and engineered wood in provincial public buildings. Housing, Business & Economy, Public Works Procurement policy Wood-first provincial infrastructure policy
PROSP-26 18 Target 10% reduction in food import reliance by 2030 Under David Eby and the NDP, farm employment has fallen 6.4% a year since 2019, the steepest drop of any goods-producing industry in BC. Our realistic food production plan will set a measurable target, starting with 10% less reliance on imported food by 2030. Set a binding agricultural benchmark to replace 10% of imported food volume with BC-grown produce and livestock within 4 years. Business & Economy Strategic benchmark 10% less imported food consumption by 2030
PROSP-27 18 Modernize the 50/50 on-farm processing and retail rule Modernize the 50/50 on-farm processing rule. Farmers will have greater freedom to process and sell products year-round, keeping more food processing in BC. Revise ALC restrictions requiring 50% of processed goods to originate on the specific farm parcel, allowing year-round agri-processing. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Regulatory reform Lift rigid 50/50 restriction on farm processing
PROSP-28 18 Update farm-class tax thresholds and restore merit-based ALC rulings 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. Adjust property tax valuation formulas for agricultural operations and reforms ALC commissioner appointment standards. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance, Planning & Permits Tax & regulatory Update revenue thresholds; remove barriers for young farmers
PROSP-29 18 Remap the Agricultural Land Reserve using modern soil technology Modernize the Agricultural Land Reserve. We will use modern soil and mapping technology to remap the ALR and reform the ALR Act to put food security first. Governance will also be strengthened to address misuse and non-compliance. Apply high-resolution soil and geospatial data to redraw ALR boundaries, pruning non-viable land while strengthening active agricultural tracts. Planning & Permits Mapping program Digital soil remapping and ALR Act statutory overhaul
PROSP-30 18 Allow secondary farm commercial uses and limited short-term rentals Help farmers diversify their income, including allowing secondary uses that strengthen farm businesses and limited short-term rentals supporting agri-tourism. Permit farm operators to host on-farm dining, events, and limited agri-tourism short-term rentals. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Regulatory Permit agri-tourism STRs and commercial secondary uses
PROSP-31 19 Prioritize worker housing permits on agricultural land Make on-farm housing work for agriculture, prioritizing worker housing permits. Fast-track approval pathways for seasonal and temporary foreign worker bunkhouses and accommodations on active farms. Housing, Planning & Permits Permitting policy Expedited permitting for farm worker accommodations
PROSP-32 19 Cut agricultural red tape to repatriate investment and lower food bills Cut agricultural red tape to lower grocery bills and unleash our farmers. To keep those jobs here, we will immediately cut burdensome red tape to repatriate billions in private investment, build a world-class food economy and lower grocery bills for every British Columbian. Eliminate duplicate municipal and provincial regulations on food growers and distributors. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Regulatory relief Immediate regulatory streamlining for farmers
PROSP-33 19 Protect agricultural water allocations and accelerate groundwater licensing Protect farm water. We will protect existing allocations, enable more storage, accelerate groundwater licensing, provide earlier warnings of water problems and conduct evidence-based triage of the most affected crops, with farmers at the table from the beginning of watershed planning. Protect historical farm water rights, speeds up groundwater approvals, and establish crop triage protocols during drought. Climate & Environment, Planning & Permits Water management Accelerate licensing; include farmers in watershed planning
PROSP-34 19 Expand advanced food processing and domestic manufacturing Make BC a world leader in food processing. We will encourage advanced food processing and manufacturing for domestic and export markets so we add more value to the food we already produce. Support food processing plant construction and commercialization facilities in agricultural regions. Business & Economy Economic development Targeted incentives for food manufacturing
PROSP-35 19 Host investment forums with Canadian pension and private equity funds We will set the conditions for BC to be a critical minerals and energy transition hub with investment forums that secure investments into the province including from Canadian pension plans, Canadian private equity, and non-hostile sovereign wealth funds. Attract domestic institutional capital into British Columbia mining infrastructure and critical mineral deposits. Business & Economy Operational forum expenses Annual institutional investor summits
PROSP-36 20 Legislate 'one project, one review' mining approvals with fixed timelines Legislate permitting and approval certainty, with fixed timelines, “one project, one review” approvals, and quarterly reporting of progress on each project. Exploration permits will operate on the same principle, with timelines matching or beating competing Canadian jurisdictions. Statutorily mandate fixed review timelines, a "one project, one review" framework, and quarterly milestone reporting for all mine permits. Budget & Governance, Planning & Permits Legislative Statutory timelines; quarterly public tracking; 1 project 1 review
PROSP-37 20 Defend Rio Tinto Kitimat aluminum operations against US trade aggression Defend BC mines against US aggression, including working with Ottawa to defend Rio Tinto’s Kitimat aluminum operations. Partner with federal trade negotiators to counter proposed US tariff actions on BC smelted metals. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Trade defense Federal coordination protecting Kitimat smelter
PROSP-38 20 Designate BC metallurgical coal as a national strategic mineral Support great Canadian steel made with great BC steel-making coal. We will work with Ottawa to designate BC steel-making coal as a strategic mineral, strengthen domestic supply chains and local capabilities and use more Canadian steel. Seek formal federal recognition of BC coking coal essential for Canadian steel production and sovereign manufacturing. Business & Economy Policy coordination Federal strategic mineral designation
PROSP-39 20 Recruit global mining and exploration headquarters to British Columbia Bring headquarters and corporate activity home by encouraging global mining companies and exploration operations to locate in British Columbia. Implement competitive tax and regulatory measures to restore Vancouver as the premier global mining finance hub. Business & Economy Headquarters attraction initiative Net increase in mining corporate headquarters in BC
PROSP-40 20 Create Future Mining Jobs Blueprint with educational institutions Develop a Future Mining Jobs Blueprint with industry so secondary schools, colleges and universities train British Columbians for the jobs mines will need. Establish tailored curricula and apprenticeships across post-secondary institutions for mining technology and engineering. Education & Childcare, Business & Economy Educational coordination Publish blueprint and align post-secondary seats
PROSP-41 20 Expand Mining Exploration Tax Credit and advocate flow-through eligibility Expand the Mining Exploration Tax Credit and press Ottawa to make federal exploration credits permanent and extend flow-through eligibility into engineering and feasibility work. Enhance the provincial METC and lobbies the federal government to extend flow-through share deductions to pre-construction engineering. Business & Economy Part of $10M/year mining envelope Expand provincial METC; lobby federal flow-through expansion
PROSP-42 20 Identify open exploration zones through land-use planning maps Map for growth. We will identify where exploration is welcome and keep it open, with land-use planning enabling responsible exploration. Clarify mineral tenure rights by mapping areas explicitly open for mineral claims without retroactive prohibitions. Planning & Permits Geospatial planning Publish definitive exploration zoning atlas
PROSP-43 20 Fast-track permits and incentives for value-added mineral processing Value-add in mining. Explore the business case for more value-added processing and, where there is investor interest, fast track permits and provide incentives to encourage more value-added projects. Incentivize in-province refining, smelting, and battery precursor manufacturing facilities. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Incentive framework Fast-tracked approval queue for downstream processing
PROSP-44 20 Designate mineral corridor roads, rail, and ports as provincially significant Define provincially significant infrastructure. Treat roads, rail and port access serving mineral districts as provincially significant infrastructure. Provide priority provincial capital maintenance and streamlined statutory approvals for resource access transportation corridors. Public Works, Transportation Infrastructure prioritization Statutory classification of mineral transport routes
PROSP-45 21 Build First Nations technical and administrative capacity for mining reviews Expand First Nations participation. We will engage with First Nations and Indigenous resource groups to help build administrative and technical capacity so consultation is done properly and on time. Provide dedicated funding grants to First Nations band offices to hire independent geologists and technical analysts for timely referral reviews. Budget & Governance, Reconciliation Consultation capacity grants Direct capacity grants to First Nations for referral processing
PROSP-46 21 Joint public-private infrastructure investment in remote mining regions Upgrade mining communities, exploring joint public-private investment in electrical grids and roads, particularly in remote regions. Partner with mining consortiums to co-fund high-voltage transmission lines and all-weather haul roads. Public Works P3 capital framework Co-investment partnerships in remote utility and road corridors
PROSP-47 21 Provide competitive industrial power rates and permit timelines for mines Provide competitive power for mining. Existing mines and smelters will have competitive industrial power rates, competitive carbon costs and fixed timelines for operating permits and life-of-mine extensions. Establish competitive industrial hydro tariffs and fixed turnaround windows for life-of-mine amendments. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Hydro tariff structure Guaranteed service standards for life-of-mine permit renewals
PROSP-48 21 Foster junior-mining partnerships with major producers and accelerators Encourage junior-mining partnerships with global miners, major companies, incubators and accelerators. Create networking and co-financing programs pairing early-stage exploration ventures with major mining houses. Business & Economy Industry partnership program Junior miner accelerator program launch
PROSP-49 21 Reinvest $25M over 5 years in Geoscience BC Support geoscience innovation by making BC the first place our mining innovators prove and deploy technology. We will reinvest $5 million annually for five years in Geoscience BC, where mineral research alone has generated a seven-times return on investment. Restore provincial core grant funding for Geoscience BC public earth science data mapping. Business & Economy $5 million/year for 5 years ($25M total) $5M annual disbursement to Geoscience BC
PROSP-50 21 Enforce strict environmental reclamation standards ('You build it, you clean it') Maintain high environmental, safety and reclamation standards. Faster decisions do not mean weaker rules. You build it, you clean it. Guarantee full reclamation bonding and environmental compliance while accelerating front-end approvals. Climate & Environment, Planning & Permits Enforcement 100% reclamation security bonding enforcement
PROSP-51 21 Establish service-standard timelines and Treaty 8 plans for gas drilling Produce the gas here. We will establish service-standard timelines for low-impact development, scale requirements to project footprints and develop long-term plans with Treaty 8 nations so drilling can return to the levels the coast requires. We will approve LNG projects and their pipelines, get BC resources to tidewater at world prices and make British Columbia the Pacific Basin’s most trusted energy partner by 2035. Set statutory approval timelines for northeast gas drilling, partners with Treaty 8 First Nations, and fast-tracks pipeline approvals. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits, Reconciliation Regulatory Statutory turnaround times; Pacific Basin energy partner by 2035
PROSP-52 22 Maximize value of natural gas liquids and condensate for Canadian oil sector Make BC gas work twice. More natural-gas production also produces condensate needed by Canada’s oil industry, creating additional Canadian energy and provincial revenue. Encourage liquids-rich Montney play production to supply diluent/condensate to Alberta oil sands operations. Business & Economy Royalty revenue generation Increased provincial condensate recovery
PROSP-53 22 Rebuild Indigenous loan equity-financing program on Alberta/Saskatchewan models Honour existing First Nations agreements on LNG, pipelines and transmission and rebuild BC’s equity-financing program using the Alberta and Saskatchewan models. Restructure provincial Indigenous loan guarantee corporation to enable First Nations commercial equity stakes in energy pipelines and power projects. Business & Economy, Reconciliation Loan guarantee facility Adopt AB/SK Indigenous Opportunities Corporation equity model
PROSP-54 22 Prohibit municipal bans on natural gas connections and heating technologies Build resource infrastructure. We will expand gas transmission and hydrogen infrastructure, keep natural gas available in every community and stop municipal bans on gas connections and mandatory heating technologies. Enact provincial legislation overriding municipal bylaws that restrict gas hookups in new residential construction. Housing, Planning & Permits, Public Works Legislative preemption Statutory prohibition of municipal gas hookup bans
PROSP-55 22 Expand domestic electricity generation to eliminate power import dependence BC energy for BC. British Columbia imported $2.1 billion of electricity over the last three years. We will expand domestic generation from every available source and reduce unnecessary dependence on imported electricity. Ramp up in-province clean generation capacity to replace expensive power imports from US and Alberta markets. Business & Economy, Public Works BC Hydro capital procurement Eliminate net electricity import dependency
PROSP-56 22 Designate major regional transmission corridors with fixed in-service dates Build the grid. Transmission into the northwest, northeast and southern Interior will be provincially significant infrastructure with fixed in-service dates so mines, LNG, manufacturing, and communities have new power rather than competing for existing household supply. Statutorily designate northern/interior transmission corridors as provincially significant infrastructure with binding in-service target dates. Public Works Capital infrastructure plan Fixed in-service completion dates for regional transmission lines
PROSP-57 23 Authorize private off-grid power sales directly to industrial projects Unlock private off-grid power. Private producers will be able to sell electricity directly to off-grid projects such as mines, with investors carrying the financial risk and existing environmental, safety and Indigenous consultation requirements remaining intact. Deregulate bilateral power purchase agreements between private independent power producers and off-grid remote industrial operations. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Regulatory deregulation Authorize direct bilateral off-grid power sales
PROSP-58 23 End prescriptive power regulations and permit industrial self-generation Restore energy choice. Along with the Step Code reforms elsewhere in this platform, we will end prescriptive power rules and allow industry to choose appropriate supply, including self-generation. Remove BC Utilities Commission restrictions barring industrial facilities from generating their own onsite electricity. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Regulatory Legalize industrial on-site self-generation
PROSP-59 23 Support BC Hydro capital upgrades to expand dam capacity and lifespan Hydroelectricity: Support BC Hydro capital upgrades that increase capacity and extend the life of existing dams. Fund turbine replacements, penstock upgrades, and reservoir management across heritage hydro assets. Public Works Utility capital plan BC Hydro dam life extension and capacity upgrades
PROSP-60 23 Support geothermal, wind, solar, and run-of-river projects on business case Geothermal: Support projects where the business case demonstrates reliable and economic generation. • Wind, solar and run-of-river hydro: Support development where economics and reliability make sense for BC Open utility procurement calls to geothermal, wind, solar, and run-of-river clean energy technologies evaluated on economic cost-effectiveness and dispatchable reliability. Climate & Environment, Public Works Utility power procurement Technology-neutral economic procurement criteria
PROSP-61 23 Support hydrogen production and refuelling capacity where taxpayers see a return Hydrogen: Support expanded production and refuelling capacity where taxpayers can realize a return. Back commercial hydrogen production hubs tied to measurable economic returns and industrial uptake. Climate & Environment, Business & Economy Targeted return-generating support Hydrogen infrastructure investments with verified return
PROSP-62 24 Restore salmon stocks with evidence-based predator management Restore salmon stocks through evidence-based consideration of all contributing factors, including predator imbalance. Deploy targeted pinniped/seal management and river habitat restoration to rebuild wild Pacific salmon runs. Climate & Environment Fisheries management Predator control measures and habitat restoration
PROSP-63 24 Consult coastal, Indigenous, commercial, and tourism fishing operators Listen to fishing communities, including coastal and Indigenous communities, commercial harvesters and tourism operators. Establish structured regional advisory panels for maritime stakeholders in provincial fisheries management. Business & Economy, Reconciliation Advisory stakeholder roundtables Permanent coastal fisheries advisory body
PROSP-64 24 Advocate federal recognition and science-based permits for aquaculture Follow the science on aquaculture. We will ask Ottawa to recognize responsibly raised and harvested coastal food as part of BC’s food security and permit responsible aquaculture where evidence demonstrates it does not harm wild salmon. Oppose federal blanket bans on ocean open-net finfish farming where peer-reviewed science confirms negligible transmission risk. Climate & Environment, Business & Economy Intergovernmental advocacy Federal permits for responsible marine finfish aquaculture
PROSP-65 24 Realign climate policy around real protection, jobs, and measurable outcomes The Conservative Party of BC takes seriously the need to reduce global emissions. That is why every climate decision we make will pass three tests: Does it protect people from fires, floods, heat and drought? Does it cut emissions rather than just move them, and the jobs that go with them, overseas to somewhere dirtier? And what are the measurable results? Establish a three-part test for environmental policies prioritizing local climate resilience over economic leakage. Climate & Environment Policy framework Mandatory three-test climate assessment on all provincial policies
PROSP-66 24 Shift wildfire funding upstream to prevention, fuel breaks, and FireSmart Forest fire budgeting. As part of our Wildfire Action Plan (see A Safer BC), we will budget for wildfire at what it costs and move money upstream towards prevention. This includes active forest management, prescribed and cultural burning, more fuel breaks around communities, predictable FireSmart funding for municipalities and rapid initial attack, with hectares treated reported every year. Budget realistic upfront wildfire prevention allocations and publishes annual hectares of community fuel reduction treated. Climate & Environment, Public Safety Part of wildfire budget shift ($43M operating envelope) Annual public reporting of fuel treatment hectares; predictable FireSmart grants
PROSP-67 25 Invest in dikes, drainage, and water storage in Fraser Valley, Interior, and coast Flood, drought and heat. The same goes for flood, drought and heat: dikes, drainage and water storage for the Fraser Valley, the Interior and the coast. Direct capital funding into Fraser Valley diking districts, agricultural reservoirs, and municipal stormwater retention. Climate & Environment, Public Works Infrastructure capital allocation Capital upgrades for dikes, pumps, and water reservoirs
PROSP-68 25 Accredit avoided global emissions and forest carbon offsets in BC inventory Tracking emissions accurately. We will count emissions where they occur and report BC’s emissions alongside emissions avoided through cleaner BC exports. Gas replacing coal overseas reduces global emissions; moving a BC mill to a dirtier jurisdiction does not. The full value of our forests will be counted in our favour as emissions offsets. BC can be a significant part of the global solution through cleaner energy exports. Revise official greenhouse gas reporting accounting for LNG coal displacement abroad and provincial standing forest carbon sinks. Climate & Environment Methodological reporting Incorporate avoided export emissions & forest sinks into BC inventory
PROSP-69 25 Enact made-in-BC species-at-risk law and establish independent wildlife commission Manage wildlife responsibly. Wildlife management will be science-based, with hunters, anglers and First Nations at the table. We will establish sustainable fish and wildlife population objectives; dedicate licence and tag revenue to an independent fish and wildlife commission; put more conservation officers in the field; and enact a made-in-BC species-at-risk law so BC habitat decisions are made here rather than imposed by Ottawa. Replace federal intervention with provincial legislation, dedicates 100% of hunting/fishing tag fees to wildlife management, and hires more Conservation Officers. Climate & Environment, Budget & Governance, Public Safety Part of $7M/year environment & wildlife envelope Pass made-in-BC Species at Risk Act; establish independent commission
PROSP-70 25 Increase enforcement against illegal dumping, graffiti, and park vandalism Pride in our parks. Our natural landscape is one of our greatest assets and it must be preserved for all British Columbians. We will increase enforcement to keep parks and wilderness pristine and crack down on illegal dumping, graffiti and vandalism. Deploy park rangers and surveillance deterrents across provincial parks and backcountry logging access corridors. Climate & Environment, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation Part of $7M/year parks & environment envelope Increased enforcement staff and anti-dumping citations
PROSP-71 25 Establish footprint-scaled environmental rules and published decision timelines Sustainable environmental protections. We will establish one set of outcome-based rules, scaled to a project’s footprint and decided on published timelines. Where affected First Nations hold an ownership stake, their agreement will be on the record and the assessment will proceed on that basis. Replace open-ended environmental review delays with proportionate regulatory tracks based on site disturbance footprint. Budget & Governance, Planning & Permits, Reconciliation Regulatory Published statutory environmental assessment timelines
PROSP-72 26 Launch BC Future Corridors transportation infrastructure capital initiative BC Future Corridors. We will build the roads, bridges, bypasses, lane expansions, rail and public transit a growing economy needs to keep people and goods moving. Prioritize high-throughput transit, highway widening, and bypass construction across vital trade corridors. Public Works, Transportation Within reprioritized provincial capital plan Deliver priority highway, bypass, and transit corridors
PROSP-73 27 Mandate commercial truck dash cameras and enforce strictest safety penalties Make trucking safety a priority. We will investigate companies that break the rules or employ unqualified commercial drivers and impose the strictest available penalties. Mandate dash cams in alignment with Government of Canada standards. Crack down on non-compliant trucking firms and unqualified commercial drivers while mandating dashcams. Public Safety, Transportation Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) Mandatory dash cam regulation; enhanced safety auditing
PROSP-74 27 Support demand-driven SkyTrain, RapidBus, bus, and ferry service expansions Expand transit where it makes sense. We will support SkyTrain, BRT/RapidBus, bus, and ferry expansion where population and ridership demonstrate the need. Fund public transit expansion projects that exhibit proven passenger demand and cost-effective ridership metrics. Public Works, Transportation Capital and operating transit funding Deliver transit expansion in verified ridership growth corridors
PROSP-75 27 Re-establish the provincial Small Business Roundtable Re-establish the Small Business Roundtable so small businesses have a direct and meaningful voice in legislation, regulation and policy affecting their livelihoods. Reconstitute the permanent government-industry advisory body to evaluate small business impacts of proposed statutes. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Secretariat support Formally reconstitute Small Business Roundtable
PROSP-76 27 Raise Employer Health Tax payroll exemption and index to inflation Raise the Employer Health Tax exemption indexed to inflation. Increase the payroll threshold at which employers begin paying the EHT and indexes the cutoff annually to CPI inflation. Business & Economy Tax relief (staged upon fiscal balance) Increased EHT exemption indexed annually to inflation
PROSP-77 27 Review and modernize WorkSafeBC workplace regulations and policies Review WorkSafeBC rules to modernize policies and accommodate changing workforces and business environments. Conduct an independent review of occupational safety regulations to eliminate excessive compliance burdens. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Policy review WorkSafeBC operational policy review and modernization
PROSP-78 27 Modernize BC Registry Services for instant corporate registration Modernize BC Registry Services. With modern technology, checking a business name and registering a company should take minutes or hours, not days or weeks. Upgrade provincial registry digital infrastructure to enable same-day automated business incorporation and name approvals. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Digital registry modernization Name approval & registration in minutes or hours
PROSP-79 28 Transfer liquor, cannabis, wine, and beer regulation to Economic Development Ensure liquor, cannabis, wine, and beer regulation supports economic development. Move regulation into the Ministry of Economic Development and work with industry on economic-development and job-creation strategies, while maintaining common-sense regulation and consumer safety, particularly for youth. Remove craft beverage and retail regulation from public safety/enforcement oversight to treat it as an economic sector. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Ministry restructuring Transfer regulatory mandate to Ministry of Economic Development
PROSP-80 28 Lower the provincial small-business corporate income tax rate Lower the small-business tax rate as growth allows, and as we return to fiscal balance. Commit to cutting the small business corporate tax rate as provincial revenue increases and the deficit narrows. Business & Economy Tax cut (conditional on fiscal balance) Statutory reduction in small-business tax rate
PROSP-81 28 Pass the Home-Based Craft Food Act for cottage food producers Pass the Home-Based Craft Food Act to bring common sense to the regulation of small home producers and allow small sellers to sell more products tax free. Exempt low-risk home food entrepreneurs from commercial kitchen requirements and raises sales tax exemption thresholds. Business & Economy, Planning & Permits Legislative Enact Home-Based Craft Food Act
PROSP-82 28 Expand film, television, and digital media training and intellectual property Support our film, television and digital industry. We will compete aggressively for the work, ensure we train the creative workforce of the future, and encourage home-grown BC productions and IP. Protect film and digital animation tax competitiveness and supports local intellectual property ownership. Business & Economy, Arts & Culture Tax credit competitiveness Enhanced creative workforce training & domestic IP incentives
PROSP-83 28 Harmonize BC aviation fuel targets with federal framework Aviation fuel targets. We will align BC’s aviation fuel targets with the Canadian federal framework to make air travel in BC cheaper for passengers and provide regulatory certainty. Preserving affordable flights and reliable regional service allows BC tourism, industry and regional communities to thrive. Eliminate punitive provincial aviation fuel surcharges that exceed federal requirements to protect rural flight routes. Business & Economy, Transportation Aviation fuel tax alignment Full alignment with federal aviation fuel standards
PROSP-84 28 Develop Resort Municipality Strategy in consultation with towns Develop a Resort Municipality Strategy. Work in consultation with the municipalities on a plan to help ensure they can expand their tourism opportunities. Partner with designated resort communities to expand tourism infrastructure funding and season-extension events. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Strategy development Deliver Resort Municipality Strategy
PROSP-85 29 Launch BC Ferry Fleet Renewal Strategy and reshore vessel shipbuilding Review current fleet renewal contracts. We should not be building ships in China. We will launch a BC Ferry Fleet Renewal Strategy designed to reshore more current and future ferry and vessel-production work to BC. Audit existing overseas contracts and require domestic procurement preferences for future BC Ferries newbuilds. Business & Economy, Public Works, Transportation BC Ferries capital plan Review Chinese shipyard contracts; reshore shipbuilding to BC
PROSP-86 29 Establish BC Ferries Passenger Charter of Rights and reduce board redundancy Establish a BC Ferries Passenger Charter of Rights with clear standards for reliability, on-time performance, capacity, affordability and customer service, and hold leadership accountable and reduce board-level redundancy. Create binding customer service benchmarks, compensation for prolonged delays, and trims administrative board layers. Budget & Governance, Transportation Corporate governance reform Enact Passenger Charter of Rights; reduce board redundancy
PROSP-87 29 Renegotiate federal ferry funding agreement to achieve Atlantic parity Fight for BC’s fair share of federal ferry funding. Renegotiate ferry funding agreement with the federal government to secure funding levels comparable to Atlantic ferry services. Lobby Ottawa to dramatically increase federal operating and capital contributions for coastal marine highway routes. Budget & Governance, Transportation Intergovernmental revenue recovery Parity with Atlantic Canada federal ferry subsidies
PROSP-88 29 Provide reliable high-speed Wi-Fi on BC Ferries routes and terminals Deliver Reliable Wi-Fi on BC Ferries. Major routes and terminals will have dependable high-speed Wi-Fi using competitive private-sector procurement. Contract private telecom providers to deliver seamless high-bandwidth wireless internet on major ferry vessels and terminals. Public Works, Transportation Private sector competitive contract High-speed Wi-Fi across major routes and terminals
PROSP-89 30 Expand BC tech sector access to provincial public procurement Create better access to investment and fair opportunities in public procurement. Stronger connections between research and industry will allow British Columbia companies to reach more customers and grow here. Reform government procurement scoring to allow domestic tech startups to bid on provincial public software contracts. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Procurement reform Increased domestic tech share of public IT tenders
PROSP-90 30 Provide provincial tax incentives to retain intellectual property and patents in BC Keep BC inventions and jobs in BC. We will ensure that our provincial tax code incentivizes intellectual property developed and commercialized here, including patents and software, to stay here and for their developers to grow and hire here. Create a provincial patent box or IP tax concession reducing corporate tax rates on commercialized local discoveries. Business & Economy Part of $25M/year tech innovation envelope Provincial patent and software IP tax incentive regime
PROSP-91 30 Partner with Ottawa on flow-through share incentives for advanced tech Unlock private investment in breakthrough technology. We will work with Ottawa to extend flow-through investment incentives to capital-intensive technology sectors and advanced manufacturing. Advocate adapting the successful mining flow-through share tax model to high-tech and cleantech hardware ventures. Business & Economy Part of $25M/year tech innovation envelope Extension of flow-through shares to advanced tech
PROSP-92 30 Restore the Premier's Technology Council Premier’s Technology Council. The BC NDP shut it down without explanation. We will restore it to receive advice on economic development, government efficiency and strengthening conditions for technology jobs. Re-establish the advisory council of technology founders, venture capitalists, and scientists reporting to the Premier. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Part of $25M/year tech innovation envelope Reconstitute Premier's Technology Council
PROSP-93 30 Implement Responsible AI Strategy with privacy and vulnerable group safeguards A Responsible AI strategy. The NDP has failed to do so after 14 months, and despite a dedicated Minister of State for AI. Our strategy will balance enormous opportunities for economic growth, environmental stewardship and government savings with appropriate privacy protections and safeguards for youth, seniors, vulnerable people and workers. Establish a provincial ethical framework deploying AI for government productivity while regulating biometric and data privacy. Budget & Governance Strategy implementation Publish and enact Responsible AI Strategy

A Healthy BC (30 Promises)

Code Page Title Verbatim Platform Statement Neutral Policy Summary Categories Costing / Fiscal Impact Measurable Target / Verification Standard
HLTH-01 32 Introduce Universal Health-Care Guarantee for surgical wait times Protect universal public health care and introduce a Universal Health-Care Guarantee: publicly funded treatment through another qualified provider when medically recommended surgical wait benchmarks are exceeded. Guarantee that when waitlists exceed clinical maximums, patients receive publicly covered surgeries at accredited private/out-of-province clinics. Health & Social Services Part of $205M/year universal access envelope Guaranteed publicly funded care when wait benchmarks exceeded
HLTH-02 32 Launch 100-day Patients First healthcare reform review Launch the 100-day Patients First review to identify reforms from other universal public systems that cut waits, expand capacity, keep ERs open, and strengthen rural services, without user fees. Evaluate universal public systems (e.g. Europe/Australasia) to import structural efficiencies into BC's healthcare model. Health & Social Services, Budget & Governance Review panel Complete Patients First review within 100 days
HLTH-03 32 Establish $50M Rural Health Emergency Fund and flexible staffing for ERs Keep rural ERs and maternity wards open, backed by flexible staffing and a $50-million Rural Health Emergency Fund. Deploy rapid-relief locum doctors, traveling maternity nurses, and financial bonuses to prevent emergency room shutdowns. Health & Social Services $50 million emergency fund Zero avoidable rural ER and maternity ward closures
HLTH-04 33 Expand rural medical transport capabilities to improve health outcomes Rural health care transport. Increase access to rural medical transport capabilities to save lives and improve health outcomes. Augment air ambulance helicopter coverage and highway patient transport vehicles in isolated communities. Health & Social Services, Transportation Part of $205M/year universal care envelope Expanded rural medical evacuation and transport availability
HLTH-05 32 Repeal and reform Health Professions and Occupations Act We will fix the NDP’s Health Professions and Occupations Act which intrudes on their independence and let them do the job they trained for. We will put patients and families at the centre of the system. Repeal contentious sections of Bill 36 to restore autonomy to professional regulatory colleges and clinical practitioners. Health & Social Services, Budget & Governance Legislative amendment Repeal/overhaul HPOA (Bill 36)
HLTH-06 33 Expand scope of practice and enforce drug laws in hospitals to reduce burnout We will work with doctors, nurses and other health professionals to improve patient care, train and recruit more doctors, nurses, and staff, remove barriers that prevent qualified professionals from using their full skills, and enforce safety and drug laws in hospitals and clinics to reduce burnout. Permit healthcare professionals to work to the full extent of their training, recruits new doctors/nurses, and bans open illicit drug consumption in hospitals. Health & Social Services, Public Safety Part of $205M/year universal care envelope Full scope utilization; strict hospital safety enforcement
HLTH-07 33 Deploy technology to reduce healthcare administrative paperwork Proven technology can reduce paperwork and give professionals more time with patients. We will direct resources towards care and publish clear information about access and outcomes so you can judge what works and what doesn't. Automate charting and referral workflows while publishing public hospital clinical outcome scorecards. Health & Social Services, Budget & Governance Healthcare IT modernization Reduction in clinician paperwork hours; public outcomes dashboard
HLTH-08 34 Restore previous seniors' property tax deferral terms Restore the seniors' property tax deferral. Restore the tax deferral terms so seniors are not taxed out of their homes and can remain in the communities where they are secure. Roll out a universal shingles vaccine program across BC to cut hospitalizations and ER visits among older adults. Business & Economy, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $350M/year seniors envelope Restoration of original deferral program eligibility
HLTH-09 34 Deliver more long-term care beds by reviewing design requirements More long-term care beds. We will work with care providers, residents, families and builders to review design requirements, protect safety and quality of care, and deliver more affordable beds sooner. Streamline facility construction standards to lower the per-bed capital cost and speed up completion of senior homes. Housing, Health & Social Services, Accessibility & Inclusion Capital design reform Revised building specs reducing per-bed construction cost
HLTH-10 34 Provide portable public funding vouchers for 7,200 seniors on LTC waitlists Choice for seniors. We will provide portable public funding for long-term care for the 7,200 people waiting, so eligible seniors and their families have a choice among qualified providers, including public, non-profit and private options. Issue funding vouchers attached to the patient, usable across accredited public, non-profit, or private care facilities. Health & Social Services, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $350M/year seniors envelope Funding vouchers for all 7,200 waitlisted seniors
HLTH-11 32 Expand consumer-directed publicly funded home care choices Expand long-term care and help seniors age at home, including consumer-directed, publicly funded home-care choices from accredited providers. Allow seniors to allocate their provincial care budget directly to accredited home-care aides of their choosing. Health & Social Services, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $350M/year seniors envelope Consumer-directed funding model implemented
HLTH-12 35 Expand HandyDART service and enforce contractor quality standards HandyDART. We will expand HandyDART services to areas of greatest demand, ensuring seniors have access to affordable, reliable transportation, and we will enforce service quality standards for HandyDART contractors to improve transportation reliability for seniors. Expand door-to-door transit for mobility-impaired individuals and penalizes contractors for missed or late pickups. Accessibility & Inclusion, Transportation Part of $350M/year seniors envelope Service expansion in peak zones; contractor reliability standards
HLTH-13 35 Provide universal free shingles vaccines for BC seniors A free shingles vaccine program will reduce doctor visits, emergency room trips, hospital stays, and long-term pain for older adults in British Columbia, saving money over time by preventing avoidable care. Cover the full cost of two-dose Shingrix vaccinations under Pharmacare for all eligible seniors. Health & Social Services, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $350M/year seniors envelope 100% publicly funded shingles vaccination for seniors
HLTH-14 35 Preserve Autism Funding Program and halt centralized hub transition Extend the existing Autism Funding Program. The transition of autism support to the Disability Benefit and Disability Supplement will be reviewed to ensure that no families lose access to the financial support they need. Maintain direct individualized funding grants to parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Health & Social Services, Education & Childcare, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $200M/year support envelope Halt hub transition; protect individual direct funding
HLTH-15 35 Guarantee parental right to choose independent care providers Ensure families retain access to independent support providers of their choice. We will never compel families to transition to a centralized care model. Guarantee that parents can select independent speech, behavioral, and physical therapists rather than government-assigned staff. Health & Social Services, Accessibility & Inclusion Statutory guarantee Provider freedom of choice enshrined in policy
HLTH-16 35 Strengthen rural specialized pediatric therapy and travel support Strengthen support for families in rural BC, with measures including travel assistance, mobile therapy, outreach, virtual care options, and flexible direct funding. Deploy mobile diagnostic clinics and subsidizes medical travel costs for rural families requiring pediatric therapies. Health & Social Services, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $200M/year support envelope Mobile therapy units and travel subsidies deployed
HLTH-17 35 Increase provincial disability assistance by $100/month with annual reviews Increase disability assistance and review it every year. We will increase provincial disability-assistance rates by $100 per month and establish an annual review of rates. Raise Persons with Disabilities (PWD) income assistance rates by $100 per month and establish mandatory annual cost-of-living reviews. Health & Social Services, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $200M/year support envelope +$100/month PWD rate; annual statutory rate review
HLTH-18 35 Raise PWD single-person earnings exemption to $30,000 annually Let people with disabilities earn more without losing their benefits. We will increase the annual earnings exemption for a single person receiving PWD assistance from $16,200 to $30,000, allowing people to earn substantially more before their disability assistance is reduced. Nearly double the annual PWD earnings exemption threshold from $16,200 to $30,000 for single recipients. Health & Social Services, Business & Economy, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $200M/year support envelope Increase exemption from $16,200 to $30,000
HLTH-19 36 End disability assistance clawbacks based on spousal income Protect the financial independence of people with disabilities by ending reductions to disability assistance based on a spouse's income. Abolish the 'marriage penalty' so individuals with disabilities do not lose provincial benefit entitlements when marrying or cohabiting. Health & Social Services, Accessibility & Inclusion Part of $200M/year support envelope Statutory elimination of spousal income clawbacks
HLTH-20 36 Expand access to psychiatric, community mental health, and residential care Improve access to mental health care. We will expand timely access to psychiatric services, community mental health care, crisis response and appropriate residential treatment, with stronger early interventions. Fund regional psychiatric beds, community outpatient mental health clinics, and specialized emergency crisis response teams. Health & Social Services Part of $95M/year treatment envelope Expanded psychiatric and residential facility capacity
HLTH-21 36 Appoint independent review panel for the Mental Health Act Conduct an independent review of the Mental Health Act to address a broad range of issues including brain injuries, schizophrenia and dementia. Initiate a formal review to update involuntary detention criteria, clinical treatment standards, and patient legal protections. Health & Social Services, Budget & Governance, Public Safety Review commission Independent panel appointment and Mental Health Act report
HLTH-22 36 Transition provincial addiction response to Recovery-Oriented System of Care Implement a recovery-oriented system of care. We will restore an evidence-based approach to addiction focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery. Reorient healthcare metrics, contracts, and facilities towards sustained abstinence, clinical rehabilitation, and workforce integration. Health & Social Services Systemic model transition Implementation of Alberta Model-style ROSC
HLTH-23 36 Expand clinical detox, recovery housing, and aftercare in rural/northern BC We will expand detoxification, clinical treatment, recovery housing and aftercare across British Columbia, including regional capacity for rural and northern communities. Treatment will connect vulnerable people with housing, employment, primary care and family support. Build specialized residential recovery centers outside the Lower Mainland to provide care close to home. Health & Social Services, Housing, Public Safety Part of $95M/year treatment envelope New rural and northern detox and recovery beds
HLTH-24 36 Coordinate multi-agency upstream interventions for at-risk youth We will strengthen upstream intervention for vulnerable children and youth, particularly those already receiving provincial services or at risk of falling through gaps between systems. We will improve coordination between child and family services, anti-drug education in schools, mental health and addiction services, education and housing so young people do not lose critical supports as they transition into adulthood. Unify child welfare, addiction care, and transitional housing caseworkers to support youth aging out of foster care. Health & Social Services, Education & Childcare Inter-agency coordination Integrated cross-ministry casework protocol
HLTH-25 37 Work toward addiction treatment on demand without waiting lists People who ask for help should not simply be put on another waiting list. We will work toward treatment on demand, with immediate access to detox, evidence-based medications, residential treatment and outpatient programs as required. Eliminate intake wait times for medical detox and inpatient beds for individuals voluntarily seeking rehabilitation. Health & Social Services Part of $95M/year treatment envelope Immediate same-day detox and rehab admission target
HLTH-26 37 Enact compassionate mandatory care for severe addiction and brain injury For people whose severe addiction, mental health challenges, or acquired brain injury leaves them incapable of caring for themselves or at immediate risk of serious harm, we will provide mandatory care. It is not safe or respectful to leave these individuals to suffer on the streets. They should be off the street and in care until they no longer pose a threat to themselves or others. Introduce involuntary institutional care pathways for individuals unable to make rational life-safety decisions. Health & Social Services, Public Safety Inpatient secure bed infrastructure Legislation authorizing secure involuntary medical care
HLTH-27 37 Create refundable $500/child BC Children's Activity Credit Create a refundable BC Children's Activity Credit that covers up to $500 per child each year for eligible sports, recreation, music, arts and camps. Provide a direct refundable tax credit up to $500 annually per child to reimburse youth athletic and artistic registration fees. Education & Childcare, Business & Economy, Parks & Recreation, Arts & Culture Part of $125M/year active kids envelope Up to $500 refundable tax credit per child annually
HLTH-28 37 Expand school meal programs in high-need elementary and secondary schools Expand school meal programs in high-need communities. No child in British Columbia should have to go hungry at school, ever. Augment breakfast and lunch feeding programs in vulnerable and low-income school catchments. Health & Social Services, Education & Childcare Part of $125M/year active kids envelope Expanded meal coverage across high-need school districts
HLTH-29 37 Double Playground Equipment Program to $10M/year for 50 schools annually Double the Playground Equipment Program to $10 million a year, to help 50 schools replace aging playground equipment each year. Children deserve places to play, and parents should not have to spend years fundraising for them. Double capital funding grants from $5M to $10M annually to install accessible playgrounds at 50 schools per year. Education & Childcare, Parks & Recreation, Public Works $10 million/year ongoing capital $10M/year total; 50 school playground replacements/year
HLTH-30 37 Establish municipal recreation facilities capital matching fund Recreational facilities. Every child should have a chance to play sports and be active. We will create a matching funding program to encourage municipalities to build more fields, arenas, pools, and recreation facilities so families and children have more opportunities to get off the couch and into physical activity. Provide 50/50 provincial capital matching grants to local governments building community sports infrastructure. Parks & Recreation, Public Works Part of $125M/year active kids envelope Provincial matching grant program established

A Safer BC (18 Promises)

Code Page Title Verbatim Platform Statement Neutral Policy Summary Categories Costing / Fiscal Impact Measurable Target / Verification Standard
SAFE-01 39 Add police capacity: 250 police recruits, 500 RCMP, 30 sheriffs, and 150 civilian staff Add police capacity: 250 more police recruits, 500 more RCMP, 30 sheriffs, and 150 civilian staff over five years. Expand front-line police capacity with 250 municipal police recruits, 500 provincial RCMP officers, 30 sheriffs, and 150 civilian staff over five years. Public Safety Part of $178M/year public safety envelope +250 police recruits, +500 RCMP, +30 sheriffs, +150 civilian staff over 5 years
SAFE-02 39 Increase enforcement by 1,000 personnel and expand peace officer authorities We will increase enforcement by 1,000 new law enforcement officers, including police, prosecutors, sheriffs, judges, and support staff and increase peace officer authorities to enforce the law strictly from street crime to organized gangs and money laundering. Increase justice and law enforcement personnel by 1,000 officers and expand statutory peace officer authorities to strictly enforce laws from street crime to gangs and money laundering. Public Safety Legislative amendment 1,000 total personnel added; statutory authority expanded for peace officers
SAFE-03 39 Enforce strict bail, warrant compliance, and dedicated repeat-offender courts Stop the revolving door for repeat and violent offenders: strengthen bail and warrant enforcement, establish a dedicated repeat-offender court stream and expand electronic monitoring. Establish rapid-response warrant execution units, GPS ankle tracking, and specialized judicial trial streams for prolific offenders. Public Safety Part of $178M/year public safety envelope Dedicated repeat-offender court docket; expanded GPS monitoring
SAFE-04 39 Implement Anti-Extortion Action Plan with specialized investigators Implement an Anti-Extortion Action Plan with specialized investigators and clear reporting and protection pathways for threatened businesses and families. Create a dedicated investigative squad targeting organized extortion syndicates intimidating South Asian and other business owners. Public Safety Part of $178M/year public safety envelope Specialized anti-extortion unit and secure reporting hotline
SAFE-05 39 Partner with federal government to deport non-citizen criminals We will work with the federal government to remove non-citizen criminals from Canada. Direct provincial corrections and law enforcement to coordinate immediate deportation referrals with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Budget & Governance, Public Safety Intergovernmental protocol Formal CBSA referral and deportation protocol
SAFE-06 40 End government-supplied hard drugs and expand drug treatment courts End the existing “safe supply” approach and redirect the focus to prevention, treatment and recovery; enforce safety and drug rules in hospitals, shelters and supportive housing, and expand the use of drug courts. Cancel pharmaceutical hydromorphone/opioid distribution programs and divert non-violent drug offenders into court-mandated treatment. Health & Social Services, Public Safety Redirects existing drug distribution budget Cease taxpayer-funded safe supply; expand Drug Treatment Courts
SAFE-07 40 Hire 50 Crown prosecutors, pursue 20 trial judges, and pilot 7-day trials Speed up justice: hire 50 Crown prosecutors, pursue 20 additional trial judges and deploy to high-need target communities, and launch the Seven-Day Trial Pilot to speed up straightforward criminal cases. Clear court backlogs to avoid Jordan-decision case dismissals by expanding prosecution teams and running weekend court sessions. Budget & Governance, Public Safety Part of $178M/year public safety envelope +50 Crown prosecutors; +20 judges; launch Seven-Day Trial Pilot
SAFE-08 40 Focus law enforcement on illegal firearms rather than legal gun owners Target illegal guns, not lawful hunters, farmers and gun owners. Direct police anti-gang units to intercept cross-border weapons trafficking while refusing provincial enforcement resources for federal hunting rifle buybacks. Public Safety Law enforcement directive Focus gang guns units; protect lawful hunters and sport shooters
SAFE-09 40 Prohibit imposition of low-barrier drug facilities on unwilling communities We will stop forcing drug-friendly facilities on communities. Require municipal approval and neighborhood consent before any harm reduction or supportive housing contract is awarded. Public Safety, Planning & Permits Policy / Siting rules Mandatory local consent for supportive facilities
SAFE-10 40 End public disorder and open drug consumption in public spaces We will end the public disorder on our streets and in our public spaces. Enforce strict municipal and provincial statutes against open drug usage, aggressive panhandling, and street encampments. Public Safety, Parks & Recreation Enforcement operations Zero tolerance for open drug consumption in parks and streets
SAFE-11 40 Reform and consolidate Overdose Prevention Sites into treatment-connected hubs Conduct a review and reform of OPSes and injection/inhalation sites in consultation with local communities, with the goal of fewer and better-situated options that effectively provide a path to treatment and recovery. Audit existing consumption sites to close problematic locations near schools and relocate sites into comprehensive medical recovery pathways. Health & Social Services, Public Safety Operational realignment Fewer, better-situated OPS locations with direct treatment off-ramps
SAFE-12 40 Expand provincial security infrastructure funding for vulnerable religious communities Expand security funding for vulnerable religious communities. Increase matching capital grants for security cameras, alarms, and guards at gurdwaras, synagogues, mosques, and churches facing hate crime threats. Public Safety $2 million/year ongoing grant funding $2M annual security infrastructure grant program
SAFE-13 41 Integrate police and clinical teams in frontline crisis response We will move from “safe supply” to care and recovery, connecting people to treatment and support, with public safety and care working together on the response. Pair psychiatric nurses directly with municipal police patrol units on mental health emergency calls. Health & Social Services, Public Safety Operating protocol Province-wide clinical-police co-response deployment
SAFE-14 41 Mandate post-treatment and post-release discharge plans for housing and care Recovery must be supported beyond the initial intervention. People leaving treatment or corrections will have appropriate plans for care, housing and follow-up. Require correctional centers and detox clinics to ensure departing individuals have verified housing and primary care attachments. Housing, Health & Social Services, Public Safety Discharge planning protocols 100% discharge planning mandate across institutions
SAFE-15 42 Establish Wildfire Response Cabinet Committee chaired by Premier Wildfire Response Cabinet Committee: To coordinate government resources and prepare for Summer 2027, chaired by the Premier, with a mandate to implement the BC Wildfire Action Plan and coordinate quickly and nimbly with local municipal leaders and emergency responders fighting large and out-of-control wildfires. Create a permanent executive committee with emergency procurement authority to coordinate disaster response across ministries. Budget & Governance, Public Safety Executive committee Premier-chaired cabinet committee operational for Summer 2027
SAFE-16 42 Invest $400M to acquire dedicated provincial aerial firefighting fleet $400M Wildfire Aircraft Fleet Expansion: Secure delivery of new aerial firefighting capabilities, including waterbombers to create a BC-based firefighting fleet to supplement existing contracted services. Purchase amphibious waterbombers and bird-dog planes owned by BC, with off-season revenue recovery through Southern Hemisphere leases. Public Safety, Public Works $400 million capital over first term; leasing revenue offset Delivery of BC-owned waterbomber and aircraft fleet
SAFE-17 42 Establish $100M Wildfire Innovation Fund over four years $100M Wildfire Innovation Fund: To fund the development and procurement of technology here in BC for the early detection, monitoring, suppression and prevention of wildfires, which will reduce long-term damage and cost. Grant $25M annually to BC tech and aerospace vendors deploying thermal satellites, drone swarms, and AI smoke sensors. Business & Economy, Public Safety $100 million total drawn at $25M/year over 4 years $25M annual technology procurement disbursement
SAFE-18 42 Launch Community Protection Forestry pool to clear wildfire hazards Community Protection Forestry: A set share of timber allocation will go into a dedicated pool to clear out high-risk areas. The resource will pay for the work, the work will create local jobs, and the jobs will protect the community. Fund fuel thinning and perimeter clearcuts around threatened municipalities by allowing loggers to commercialize salvage timber. Climate & Environment, Public Safety, Planning & Permits Self-funding via harvested timber salvage Dedicated timber allocation pool for community fire breaks

A Strong & Proud BC (22 Promises)

Code Page Title Verbatim Platform Statement Neutral Policy Summary Categories Costing / Fiscal Impact Measurable Target / Verification Standard
PRD-01 43 Restore daily singing of O Canada and fly Canadian and BC flags at all schools We will bring back the singing of O Canada at the beginning of the school day and proudly fly our Canadian and BC flags at every school. Mandate daily national anthem recitation and flags on school grounds across all public school districts. Education & Childcare, Arts & Culture Administrative guideline Daily anthem and provincial/national flags at 100% of schools
PRD-02 44 Restore letter grades for grades 4 to 9 and standardized provincial exams Restore academic standards: focus on evidence-based literacy and mathematics, restore letter grades for grades 4 to 9 and bring back consistent, supervised, curriculum-based provincial examinations to raise standards. Replace proficiency scales with traditional percentage/letter grades (A, B, C, F) and reintroduces mandatory provincial exams. Education & Childcare Curriculum & assessment reform Letter grades reinstated for Gr 4-9; standardized provincial exams restored
PRD-03 44 Enact parental curriculum transparency, advance notice, and opt-out rights Increase parental transparency and choice, including access to curriculum materials, appropriate notification and opt-out rights, and repeal of SOGI 123. Grant parents statutory authority to inspect classroom materials in advance and withdraw children from sensitive lessons. Education & Childcare, Budget & Governance Legislative / Regulatory Statutory parental notification, curriculum access, and opt-out
PRD-04 45 Repeal SOGI 123 and implement direct anti-bullying protections We will repeal SOGI 123 and instead address bullying directly. We will protect students on an ongoing basis from any harassment based on personal characteristics. Eliminate the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity educational resource kit and replaces it with universal anti-harassment policies. Education & Childcare, Public Safety Curriculum change Formal repeal of SOGI 123 resource materials
PRD-05 44 Reintroduce shop classes and expand dual-credit vocational apprenticeships Restore pathways into trades and work: bring back shop classes, expand apprenticeships, dual-credit programs and paid work experience Rebuild technical workshops in high schools and funds dual-credit tuition for students completing trades hours while in secondary school. Education & Childcare, Business & Economy Capital and operating education funding Reintroduce shop classes; expand dual-credit enrollment
PRD-06 44 Pass the Respect Local Democracy Act separating provincial and municipal elections Pass a Respect Local Democracy Act. We will pass a law that will permanently separate the election calendars of provincial and municipal elections and bar provincial elections from being held within 60 days of municipal elections. Enact statutory blackout preventing snap provincial elections from overlapping or occurring within two months of civic local votes. Budget & Governance Legislative Statutory bar on provincial elections within 60 days of civic votes
PRD-07 45 Establish order in schools and enable School Liaison Officer programs Schools should be safe places to learn, with clear expectations and respect for every child. We will make it easier for educators to establish order, and we will enable School Liaison Officer programs. Empower educators to establish order in schools and authorize school districts to reinstate School Liaison Officer programs. Education & Childcare, Public Safety Educational policy Classroom order guidelines; School Liaison Officer (SLO) programs enabled
PRD-08 45 Mandate practical life skills curriculum including financial literacy and Holocaust education Prepare students for life. Before graduation, students will learn financial literacy—budgeting, saving, interest and credit—alongside civics, citizenship and digital and AI safety. Students will also complete a Holocaust-education unit. Make financial literacy, civic literacy, AI safety, and Holocaust education compulsory prerequisites for BC high school graduation. Education & Childcare Curriculum update Mandatory graduation units: finance, civics, AI safety, Holocaust
PRD-09 45 Build industrial shop facilities in all new secondary schools Connect high school education to trades, careers and opportunity. Give students more opportunities to begin career training and qualifications before graduation. We will bring back shop classes and build shop facilities in new schools. Require all future secondary school capital constructions to include fully equipped industrial and vocational work bays. Education & Childcare, Public Works Within capital plan for new schools Mandatory industrial shop facilities in new high schools
PRD-10 45 Facilitate Red Seal tradespeople and experts teaching vocational classes Expand dual-credit programs, apprenticeships and paid work experience with post-secondary institutions and employers. We will make it easier for schools to hire qualified Red Seal tradespeople, musicians, athletes and other experts. Create alternate teaching certification bridges exempting certified tradespeople from traditional multi-year education degrees. Education & Childcare, Business & Economy Teacher certification reform Simplified hiring pathway for Red Seal instructors
PRD-11 45 Guarantee apprentice employment continuity during technical classroom training We will make it easier for apprentices to stay employed during technical training and work with employers to expand training in skilled trades and other occupations where BC needs workers. Subsidize wage supplements and employer retention agreements while apprentices complete 6-to-10 week technical classroom blocks. Education & Childcare, Business & Economy Apprenticeship training program Employer retention incentive for apprentice training
PRD-12 46 Repeal DRIPA and restore Section 35 constitutional framework Protect private property rights: - Repeal DRIPA - Repeal section 8.1 of the Interpretation Act and NDP litigation directives. - Restore the section 35 constitutional framework. Repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and removes UNDRIP statutory alignment clauses from the Interpretation Act. Budget & Governance, Reconciliation Legislative repeal Repeal DRIPA and Interpretation Act Section 8.1
PRD-13 46 Pass Property Rights Defence Act to guarantee fee-simple land title Property Rights Defence Act. We will protect private-property rights by upholding the validity of the Land Title Act on all fee-simple properties in BC. Enact statute establishing that Aboriginal title claims cannot impair or extinguish fee-simple private land ownership in British Columbia. Housing, Budget & Governance Legislative Enact Property Rights Defence Act
PRD-14 46 Pass Aboriginal Title Transparency Act to disclose active land claims Aboriginal Title Transparency Act. We will publish maps and information about active claims, negotiations, legal actions and agreements affecting public or private land before they become binding. Mandate public disclosure of territorial overlap maps and draft government-to-government agreements prior to ratification. Budget & Governance, Reconciliation Transparency portal Enact transparency act; publish public claim maps
PRD-15 46 Enact statutory right of equal public access to Crown land and provincial parks Restore equal access to Crown land and provincial parks: guarantee public access to Crown land, beaches and backcountry for all British Columbians in law, subject only to legitimate conservation and safety requirements. Pass legislation guaranteeing universal non-discriminatory public recreational access to backcountry roads, beaches, and parks. Budget & Governance, Parks & Recreation Legislative guarantee Statutory right of public backcountry and Crown land access
PRD-16 47 Pursue economic reconciliation through resource revenue sharing and equity We will pursue reconciliation through practical cooperation, clear and fair treaty agreements and economic opportunities that benefit First Nations communities and the province. Revenue sharing, ownership and meaningful participation will help us work toward real reconciliation by helping communities shape development and share in growing prosperity. Replace transfer payments with direct equity participation, co-ownership, and resource royalty revenue-sharing. Business & Economy, Reconciliation Resource revenue sharing framework Direct equity and resource royalty sharing agreements
PRD-17 47 Seek BC's fair share of national infrastructure and federal defence spending We will seek British Columbia's fair share of national infrastructure and defence investment and support the businesses and workers who can deliver it. Challenge per-capita infrastructure allocations from Ottawa to ensure Western Canadian port and military defense equity. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance, Public Works Federal lobbying Securing proportional per-capita federal capital allocations
PRD-18 47 Promote regional arts, culture, and heritage as tourism drivers Promote arts and culture as drivers of tourism across BC. We will support and market festivals, music, arts, exhibitions and ethnic and cultural events, bringing economic activity to communities throughout BC. Market local festivals and community events to attract international tourism outside the Vancouver urban core. Business & Economy, Arts & Culture Part of $5M/year proud BC envelope Provincial marketing and grants for regional cultural festivals
PRD-19 47 Celebrate BC history and pioneer stories in museums and institutions We will celebrate BC’s rich history and the stories of the people who built BC in our museums and institutions and celebrate the great and positive stories of the men and women of all backgrounds who built our province. Direct museum curators and cultural funding to showcase historical settlement, resource engineering, and industrial development narratives. Arts & Culture Museum guidelines Curatorial support for comprehensive BC pioneer history
PRD-20 48 Appoint BC Special Representative in Washington DC We will appoint a BC rep in Washington, D.C., joining Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec in defending our interests against attempts to punish BC products, including softwood lumber. Establish a permanent provincial trade diplomatic envoy in Washington to lobby against tariffs and protectionist US legislation. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Part of $5M/year proud BC envelope Appoint Washington envoy and establish BC trade bureau
PRD-21 48 Establish Premier's Advisory Council on Investment Appoint a Premier's Advisory Council on Investment. BC business experts will provide practical advice from people who actually build and grow businesses here. Form a business leadership cabinet advising directly on removing bottlenecks to capital deployment in the province. Business & Economy, Budget & Governance Part of $5M/year proud BC envelope Formal appointment of investment council
PRD-22 48 Host annual 'BC Open for Business' Investment Summit Hold a “BC Open for Business” Investment Summit. We will bring global investors, Canadian pension plans and private equity funds to BC to showcase opportunities created by a consistently pro-business, pro-growth government. Convene sovereign wealth funds, major banks, and institutional capital to attract foreign direct investment into British Columbia. Business & Economy Conference revenue / sponsorship offset Annual international investor summit hosted in BC

Fiscal Framework & Restraint (9 Promises)

Code Page Title Verbatim Platform Statement Neutral Policy Summary Categories Costing / Fiscal Impact Measurable Target / Verification Standard
FISC-01 59 Fiscal Anchor 1: Lower deficit each year after first budget adjusted for inflation From our first budget, the government will be held to four fiscal anchors: 1. The deficit falls every year after our first budget, adjusted for inflation. Require by statute that the provincial deficit decline each year following the first full budget, adjusted for inflation. Budget & Governance Fiscal rule Inflation-adjusted deficit decreases annually
FISC-02 59 Fiscal Anchor 2: Shrink provincial deficit as a share of GDP annually 2. The deficit shrinks as a share of the economy every year. Require by statute that the annual deficit contract as a percentage of provincial nominal GDP each year. Budget & Governance Fiscal rule Deficit-to-GDP ratio decreases each fiscal year
FISC-03 59 Fiscal Anchor 3: Limit operating spending growth below economic growth rate 3. Operating spending grows more slowly than the economy, so government takes a smaller share of what British Columbians earn. Restrict provincial operating budget increases to a percentage below nominal GDP expansion rate. Budget & Governance Fiscal rule Annual operating spend growth < nominal GDP growth
FISC-04 59 Fiscal Anchor 4: Mandatory quarterly public reporting against fiscal anchors 4. Every quarterly report measures progress against these anchors, in public. If one is missed, the Finance Minister will say why and how it will be corrected. Require ministerial public explanation and corrective measures if any quarterly budget update misses target anchors. Budget & Governance Statutory accountability Quarterly public scorecards; ministerial corrective statements
FISC-05 66 Cut provincial Contingencies Vote by $2 billion annually Cut the slush fund. Cut the Contingencies Vote from $5 billion to $4 billion to $3 billion – ultimately, $1 billion below what the NDP budgeted last year – moving the expected cost of wildfire and signed wage settlements into ministry base budgets, where British Columbians can see them, and reporting every draw on what remains. $2 billion a year from 2027/28. Reduce contingency slush allocations by $1B in 2026/27 and $2B annually thereafter ($7B cumulative savings over 4 years). Budget & Governance $1B in 2026/27; $2B/year thereafter ($7B savings over 4 years) Contingencies reduced to $3B ongoing; $2B/year saved
FISC-06 66 Freeze non-frontline civil service hiring and achieve savings through attrition Freeze administrative and management hiring and leave positions unfilled as people retire or move on. No frontline worker is laid off. $1.03 billion a year by 2029/30. Implement immediate administrative hiring freeze without laying off front-line nurses, teachers, or officers, saving $2.009B over 4 years. Budget & Governance Saves $309M (2027/28), $670M (2028/29), $1.03B (2029/30) $1.03B/year ongoing savings by 2029/30 via natural attrition
FISC-07 66 Conduct core spending review of non-essential government ministries A core review of every ministry outside health, education and child care, social development, children and family development, the Attorney General and public safety. Require remaining ministries to trim non-essential overhead to save $763M annually by 2029/30 ($1.853B total over 4 years). Budget & Governance Saves $436M (2027/28), $654M (2028/29), $763M (2029/30) $763M/year ongoing savings by 2029/30
FISC-08 67 Cut external consultants and professional service contracts by 20% Cut outside consultants and contracts. Cut spending on outside consultants and professional-services contracts by 20 per cent in ministries, and hold health authorities, school districts, universities, colleges and Crown Corporations to the same target. $50 million this year and $275 million a year from 2027/28 in ministries alone; savings in the broader public sector, which does not publish what it spends on consultants, are not counted. Mandate an immediate 20% reduction in external advisory, accounting, and consulting contracts ($875M total savings over 4 years). Budget & Governance Saves $50M (2026/27), $275M/year from 2027/28 ($875M over 4 years) 20% cut to outside consultant contracts; $275M/year saved
FISC-09 58 Restart 7 shelved long-term care home construction projects at lower per-bed cost Restart the long-term care homes the NDP shelved, redesigned to cost less per bed Resume paused construction on elderly care facilities in Fort St. John, Abbotsford, Campbell River, Chilliwack, and Kelowna. Housing, Health & Social Services, Public Works $1.43 billion existing capital plan re-activation (seven homes) Restart 7 long-term care facilities; redesign to cut per-bed cost

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