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Eby Targets Gangs, Guns and Extortion
BC NDP Leader David Eby will hire 50 more Crown prosecutors, fund a dedicated extortion and gang-violence unit and pursue more resources to get illegal guns off the street
VANCOUVER - BC NDP Leader David Eby says a re-elected BC NDP government will double down on proven programs that tackle repeat violent...
David Eby and the NDP commit to working with Surrey leaders on healthcare
Eby pledges to build on $12 billion in Surrey investments as Conservative MLA says health care would “take the brunt” of cuts
VANCOUVER - A re-elected NDP government would work with municipal leaders who have offered land to the province to build a new healthcare facility in Surrey.
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David Eby has taken twice as many questions as Lorne Doerkson in the campaign
BC NDP Leader David Eby has taken 168 questions at his media events in this election, while Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has taken just 85.
Doerkson’s staff banned follow-up questions starting on September 29th after he repeatedly struggled to provide any details or costing for his...
Eby pledges new B.C. shipyard, permanent manufacturing fund
BC NDP will keep working with the Prime Minister to build more independent Canadian economy
VANCOUVER – Speaking at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade leaders’ forum, David Eby announced new commitments to support B.C. shipbuilders, manufacturers and food producers adapt and grow in uncertain...
UBCIC calls for removal of Conservative candidate
As the United Association of Muslims and the BC Muslim Association call for the removal of Katy Merrifield as Conservative campaign director, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is calling for the removal of a Conservative...
BC NDP will protect our province and planet, Conservatives will stall our progress by rolling back environmental protection
NELSON - A re-elected BCNDP government will continue to protect the environment with new investments in the clean economy that will stimulate innovation, reduce heating and cooling costs, further build the province’s EV charging network and slash methane emissions.
“This provincial election...
Surrey Conservative candidates must join community’s calls to remove Merrifield
If Surrey Conservative candidates won’t defend one part of the community, they won’t stand up for anyone in Surrey
SURREY — BC NDP candidate for Surrey City Centre Amna Shah is calling on all 10 Conservative candidates running in Surrey to state today whether they support removing campaign director Katy...
BC NDP candidates announce supports to bring unhoused people in the DTES indoors
New centre will provide a safe place for people experiencing homelessness to gather indoors, and connect them to treatment and recovery services.
VANCOUVER - BC NDP candidates Amanda Burrows (Vancouver-Strathcona) and Terry Yung (Vancouver-Yaletown) today announced consistent funding for the Ashtrey Recovery...
BC NDP commits $20 million to grow Kelowna airport
KELOWNA – A re-elected BC NDP government will invest $20 million over four years to expand the Kelowna International Airport, driving economic growth in the region and creating opportunities for jobs, business investment, and increased municipal revenues.
“There is untapped potential in...
Eby to improve access to health care for women, build on progress
Plan includes new perinatal mental health unit, expanded coverage for menopause treatment, and women’s health strategy
VANCOUVER –A BC NDP government will open a first-in-Canada perinatal mental health unit, expand coverage for menopause care, and launch a province-wide women’s health strategy, David...
Conservative child care critic says subsidized child care is “attempt to reshape” the role of parents
The BC Conservatives have been silent in this campaign on if they would reverse their historic opposition to the BC NDP’s child care fee caps, and Conservative platform chair Gavin Dew recently acknowledged, “we haven’t established a fee cap presently.” (Global, Oct 6, 2026)
The B.C. NDP’s fee...
BC NDP to add new Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Coquitlam
Conservatives promise cuts that would put primary care at risk
COQUITLAM - The BC NDP will add a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Coquitlam, making it easier for people to get care for minor illnesses and injuries closer to home, and reducing pressure on hospital emergency...