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Fry said "BC needs more Emily."
The BC NDP is promising a new middle school for Burke Mountain if re-elected, citing growing enrolment pressures.
Eby called plans to scrap the tunnel for a bridge "the stupidest thing I've ever heard of."
Leader David Eby made the announcement in Surrey, where he also vowed to give Surrey its own charter á la Vancouver.
Each set forth a different vision for how British Columbia can get its economy back on track.
The BC NDP is promising a new perinatal mental health unit, expanded menopause treatment coverage, and a province-wide women's health strategy if re-elected.
Valeriote argued that BC has the opportunities to expand transit and tourism, but "what's missing is political will."
Doerkson argued that the people who built the province are being taxed more on less, squeezed out of their homes, and left waiting for care.
David Eby is promising 20 new primary care clinics, expanded same-day appointments, and faster pathways for internationally trained doctors as part of the BC NDP's health care plan.
A typical two-income household would keep $2,000, about $167 a month.
BC NDP leader David Eby is promising to extend the freeze on ICBC insurance rates until spring 2030.
Doerkson vowed to set up a Wildfire Response Cabinet Committee — which he would chair himself.
It would set a fixed cents-per-unit ceiling on the markup large corporate retailers can take on milk, eggs, butter, cheese, chicken, and turkey.
Eby made it clear that without limiting fuel markups, "any tax cut is just a handout to the oil and gas companies."
Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the new "Pacific Link" pipeline a project of national interest.
"We won't let regulatory reviews become bureaucratic black holes that kill good projects," Doerkson declared.
"You will sell those condos, or you will pay the tax," Eby said. "It's very straightforward."
Allam said all five of his requests were integral to keeping young people in the city and encouraging those who have left to return.
He said the ads "will have a particular focus on reproductive health for women."
The UBCM warned that overlapping campaigns would "cause chaos and confusion," pointing out that voter turnout at the local level is already low.
The move comes amid fears Premier David Eby could call a snap election any day now.
Nine MLAs have left caucus in the past month.
When asked whether Findlay was asked to step down, Block said “you’ll have to ask her.”
The BC NDP has a one seat majority in the legislature.
"BC doesn’t have a revenue problem," Binda said. "We have a problem with a government that spends money faster than it makes it."
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