Across BC, people are dealing with the same challenges that we see across much of the country—whether it’s the rising cost of living, the ongoing housing crisis, or ensuring our public services are there when we need them most.
But change is happening here in BC.
In recent years, our government has made important investments that are making a real difference for families. Still, there’s much more to be done. And we can’t afford to risk electing a government that would undo the gains we’ve fought so hard for.
Here’s a look at how the leading parties stack up on the key issues CUPE members like you have said matter most.
Strengthened rent controls to protect renters from unfair hikes and renovictions.
Introduced restrictions on short-term rentals and implemented the Speculation and Vacancy Tax, returning thousands of units to the rental market.
Developed the Homes for People plan, which will deliver 300,000 new homes for middle-income families over the next decade.
Six years of basic ICBC rate freezes and four rounds of rebate cheques.
Tolls removed from the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges, saving regular users $1500/year.
Introduced free transit for kids under 12, making it easier and more affordable for young families to get around their communities.
Created 37,000 new childcare spaces since 2018.
Reduced fees at most centres by up to $900 per child from birth to kindergarten.
Overhauled the physician compensation model, attracting 700 new family doctors in 2023/24.
Invested billions in building or expanding 30 hospitals, 4 cancer centres, and 11 long-term care facilities across the province.
Expanded SkyTrain lines to Langley and UBC, and funded bus services in the North, keeping communities connected.
John Rustad and other BC Liberals have switched parties, and are now running with the BC Conservatives. But their record has been consistent on key issues.
Gave tax cuts to corporations and the wealthiest, while shifting more costs onto working people.
Consistently opposed efforts to build affordable housing, voted against the Speculation and Vacancy Tax that returned thousands of units to the rental market, and blocked protections for renters
Will abandon universal public child care and revert to a failed approach of 'incentivizing the private sector to create daycare spaces,' undoing the progress made for families.
Plan to cut billions from public health care, making it harder for British Columbians to get the care they need.
John Rustad and many of his BC Conservative candidates hold troubling views that raise serious concerns. Rustad has consistently denied climate science, and his party plans to remove resources that support the safety of 2SLGBTQIA+ students and staff in schools—putting vulnerable communities at risk.
This election is too important to leave to chance. We need a government that’s proven it will stand up for working people—at the bargaining table, in our communities, and by keeping the needs of everyday families front and center.
Our families, coworkers, and neighbours are counting on us. Let’s protect what we’ve achieved and keep moving forward by voting in this election.