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Video updates as David Eby, John Rustad and Sonia Furstenau outline their proposals to voters ahead of the Oct. 19 election.
Election day is Oct. 19
Party leaders are crisscrossing the province, making their pitch to voters ahead of the Oct. 19 B.C. election.
From health care to housing to public safety, candidates are making their pitches to voters at campaign rallies, in coffee shops and at voters’ doorsteps.
CBC News is providing full coverage of the campaign every day with updates on TV, CBC Radio One, YouTube, TikTok, CBC Gem and CBC News B.C., the 24/7 streaming channel.
Catch up on the race so far with video updates from our reporters in the field.
Oct. 2: Party leaders square off in radio debate, business forum
B.C.’s three main party leaders had a chance to debate each other on Wednesday, first on radio, then in front of local business leaders. As Katie DeRosa reports, they’re presenting vastly different visions of how to run the province.
Oct. 1: B.C. Greens release full platform featuring free transit, new tax rates
The B.C. Greens are the first party to unveil their full election platform, and it comes with some big promises, including a pledge to hike social assistance rates and end homelessness. As Katie DeRosa reports, the party acknowledges it is not running a candidate in every riding.
Sept. 30: Policy talk shifts to reconciliation
The future of B.C.’s legislation concerning reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples may depend upon the result of the upcoming provincial election. While the B.C. NDP is in full support, B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad told a news conference on Oct. 1 that he would look at replacing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act with something that makes more sense for people in British Columbia.” because it was “creating barriers or friction.”
Sept. 29: Tax cuts, economy take centre stage
From tax cuts to greater support for B.C. farmers, It’s been a busy weekend on the provincial election campaign trail. As Shaurya Kshatri reports, the economy was high on the agenda.
Sept. 27: Housing proposals from NDP, Conservatives
With 22 days until the provincial election, the B.C. NDP and B.C. Conservatives were talking about housing on the campaign trail. But as Katie DeRosa reports, the two parties have very different approaches.
Sept. 26: Campaigning on crime, health in Nanaimo battlegrounds
David Eby visited Nanaimo on Thursday, where the party is trying to hold onto its two seats amid growing frustration over crime and drug use. CBC’s Katie DeRosa takes a look at each party’s messaging.
Sept. 26: Sexuality and diversity education a key campaign issue
The B.C. Conservative Party is promising to change the way sexuality and diversity are taught in schools if elected. SOGI 123 teaching materials have been the subject of controversy since they were provided to classrooms in 2016. And as Chad Pawson explains, the educational resources are proving to be a key issue in this campaign.
Sept. 25: NDP unveils housing proposal
On a visit to Terrace, NDP Leader David Eby touted his government’s investment in hospital infrastructure. Meanwhile, the B.C. Conservative leader pitched his plan for the province’s mining sector on a trip to the Kootenays.
Sept. 24: NDP health promises in Terrace, Conservative mining pitch in Kootenays
The B.C. NDP is promising help for middle-income families looking to enter the housing market. Leader David Eby unveiled a plan that would see the government finance 40% of the price for British Columbians buying their first home. But as Meera Bains reports, there is concern the pledge could be abused.
Sept. 24: Greens vow to expand safer supply and treatment
The B.C. Green Party unveiled its policies to deal with the toxic drug crisis in the province. They include expanding safer supply programs and regulating treatment facilities. Leader Sonia Furstenau was joined by B.C.’s former coroner, Lisa Lapointe, and the group, Moms Stop the Harm.
Sept. 23 and 24: Rustad dodges, then answers, questions on vaccine ‘regret’ video
The B.C. NDP has shared a video of B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad saying he regrets getting the ‘so-called vaccine’ against COVID-19. The video is an edited portion of longer footage posted online by the B.C. Public Service Employees for Freedom.
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad confirmed he regrets getting the COVID-19 vaccines at a Tuesday news conference in Kimberley, a day after the NDP circulated a video of him saying just that. However, he said he supports the provision of the vaccine “to vulnerable people,” and if elected, his government would continue to pay for it.
Sept. 23: NDP pledges to reform sick note policy, Conservatives unveil housing policy
BC Today host Michelle Eliot presents an update from the provincial election campaign, where B.C. NDP Leader David Eby and B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad unveiled promises on health care and housing, respectively.
Sept. 21: Campaign begins in battleground of Richmond
NDP Leader David Eby picked battleground Richmond to deliver a message about affordability, housing and health care on Saturday, while B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad talked about public safety in front of a managed tent city in Vancouver’s CRAB Park.