The British Columbia election campaign heats up as leaders gear up for their only televised debate before the Oct. 24 vote. Here’s a glimpse into the latest developments on the campaign trail.
Lorne Doerkson, the Interim B.C. Conservatives leader, pledges legislation to prevent concurrent provincial and municipal election campaigns if elected. He announces plans to introduce a law prohibiting a provincial election within 60 days of municipal elections to avoid overlap. The upcoming provincial election, called by NDP Leader David Eby, is scheduled just a week after municipal elections in B.C. on Oct. 17, drawing criticism from various quarters, including Eby’s opponents and the Union of B.C. Municipalities.
Meanwhile, CentreBC Leader Elenore Sturko unveils her party’s housing platform, which includes doubling the BC Builds program to deliver 20,000 below-market homes by 2031 if elected. The platform also advocates for standardized provincial housing approvals by January 2028 and an increase in the annual renters’ tax credit to $600.
Both Sturko and OneBC interim leader Dallas Brodie will skip the televised leaders debate tonight.
