"Energy efficiency benefits everyone – you save money on energy and heating costs while our province reduces harmful emissions. We’ll take the approach that is working well in the European Union by bulk purchasing heat pumps and passing the savings on to you. Bulk buying can also ramp up BC manufacturing, creating more jobs for people here." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Renew BC’s flood mitigation infrastructure so the 2021 floods cannot happen again. We will establish permanent flood protection in high-risk agricultural areas like the Sumas Prairie, safeguarding our farmland, infrastructure, and supply chains." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Recognize hunters and fishers as key partners in conservation efforts. The NDP has ignored their expertise and mismanaged the quota system." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

"Dedicate revenue from tags and fees associated with hunting to go to a 3rd- party entity dedicated to wildlife management and enhancement." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

1. "Define the land area that will be prioritized for meeting biodiversity goals, where sourcing forest products will be of secondary value.

Combined with our parks and other forested areas, our balanced approach will allow industry to access an adequate and predictable supply of fibre, while protecting the ecological value of BC’s forests.

Having flexibility within the management of these areas will allow BC to better manage forest health issues, including wildfire mitigation plus restoration and rehabilitation where needed."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Strengthen programs that engage hunters in wildlife data collection, such as population counts and habitat health monitoring." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Increase funding for conservation officers, expanding their ability to combat poaching and protect wildlife." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Conservatives will introduce made-in-BC Species at Risk legislation so wildlife protections are shaped by BC-based experts - not Ottawa - and are reflective of our unique ecosystems." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"We will prioritize building new EV charging stations at community and recreation centres, municipal parking, highway rest stops, and park-and-ride stations, with a goal of doubling the number of public chargers across the province by 2030 – removing a significant barrier for people thinking about going electric." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"A new Forest Value Fund will fast-track wood-manufacturing facilities coming online and the re-tooling of mills to process second growth timber rather than old growth as we continue to move to a value-added future for forestry." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Getting more jobs per tree by tying our working forest resources to mills and companies that employ British Columbians, and by putting further restrictions on raw log exports." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Increasing fibre security for primary, secondary users and value-added manufacturers by working towards a harvest of 45 million cubic metres per year." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Completing a full review of BC Timber Sales to improve the process for accessing public timber and drive better outcomes for jobs in forestry dependent communities." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Reviewing the stumpage system in light of punishing tariffs and recent trade decisions from the US that have held our industry back, in order to identify reforms that support the industry." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Working toward First Nation agreements that make sure industry only pays once for stumpage — benefiting rural, remote and First Nation communities." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Expanding the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to provide support to the primary sector to allow them to invest in innovation that supports local jobs – helping end the boom-and-bust economy that hurts communities, contractors, businesses, workers and their families." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Securing a more sustainable future for First Nations and communities that depend on local forests for their economic strength by doubling the land held in BC’s new and existing community forests." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Bringing together industry, First Nations and communities to work together — through new Forest Landscape Planning Tables — to chart a path forward for the stewardship of BC forests that increases sustainable harvest levels, drives improved old-growth management, and respects local knowledge and community priorities." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

1. "Define the land area that will be prioritized for the harvest of primary forest products.

A healthy forest sector needs stability and predictability. This is achieved by defining an area dedicated to providing primary forest products."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

1. "Replace stumpage with a value-added end product tax.

A value-added tax system will be instantaneously responsive to current market conditions, and it will encourage industry to get more value and jobs out of each log. Input credits will be created for higher-value products and better utilization of fibre: meaning the more a producer can do with the fibre, the more credits that will be created."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

1. "Implement a “One Project, One Permit” process.

“One Project, One Permit” will significantly reduce costs to all parties (i.e. government, First Nations, and companies) and make it viable to invest in BC forestry again."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"The core review will identify all unnecessary costs and red tape which have resulted in BC shipping forestry jobs to other provinces and the US. We will make sure the industry is competitive enough to ship products again, not jobs." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Encouraging the use of wood fibre in power generation and other secondary applications will create new revenue streams for the industry and government, protecting jobs and realizing the highest possible value per log." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

1. "Change the annual allowable cut from a sawlog AAC to a fibre AAC.

Tree waste from harvesting is often left behind in the forests to be piled and burned. While there is a need to leave woody debris behind to help with habitat values, BC should account for this fibre and value it." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Focus harvesting on areas damaged by wildfires or forest health issues. By responding quickly, we can better-utilize the damaged fibre while doing the necessary work of rehabilitation and accelerated reforestation." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Return 20% of BC’s forests to First Nations, enabling Indigenous groups to manage these resources sustainably and in line with their traditions and values." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Strengthening our restoration work by planting more than 300 million trees every year — with the right tree species in the right place — to help increase biodiversity and forest resilience to climate change, restore wildlife habitat, and reduce the risk of wildfire and floods to our communities." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Bringing together industry, First Nations and communities to work together — through new Forest Landscape Planning Tables — to chart a path forward for the stewardship of BC forests that increases sustainable harvest levels, drives improved old-growth management, and respects local knowledge and community priorities." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

1. "Define the land area that will be prioritized for meeting biodiversity goals, where sourcing forest products will be of secondary value.

Combined with our parks and other forested areas, our balanced approach will allow industry to access an adequate and predictable supply of fibre, while protecting the ecological value of BC’s forests.

Having flexibility within the management of these areas will allow BC to better manage forest health issues, including wildfire mitigation plus restoration and rehabilitation where needed."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Return 20% of BC’s forests to First Nations, enabling Indigenous groups to manage these resources sustainably and in line with their traditions and values." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Energy efficiency benefits everyone – you save money on energy and heating costs while our province reduces harmful emissions. We’ll take the approach that is working well in the European Union by bulk purchasing heat pumps and passing the savings on to you. Bulk buying can also ramp up BC manufacturing, creating more jobs for people here." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Connect the province with an expanded express bus service, building on our successful BC North bus service, including a new fleet of express buses between key transportation hubs." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Connecting communities in the Fraser Valley through a new rail service, working jointly with CP Rail. This would provide cleaner, more efficient transit options for people and help reduce traffic congestion on Highway 1." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Develop a business plan to evaluate bringing commuter rail back to key transportation routes, including Vancouver to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. This will help address crowding and traffic in this fast-growing corridor and increase convenient access to more affordable housing for workers who live in Squamish and Pemberton and commute to Whistler or Vancouver." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Helping workers keep up with the changing nature of mining in BC by establishing union-training programs focused on building the skilled workforce and trades people we need across the entire mining industry." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Guaranteeing permit review timelines for priority critical mineral projects while maintaining BC’s world-leading standards for environmental protection and worker safety and commitment to First Nations partnerships." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Providing dedicated support to advance projects to final investment through the new Critical Minerals Office, including coordination with the federal government to reduce duplication, and supporting First Nations engagement and capacity." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Working with the industry, unions, stakeholders and First Nations on a long-term outreach strategy to attract more investment and opportunities — from mineral exploration to advanced processing — in British Columbia’s critical minerals sector." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Building out the electricity grid across the province and supporting mines to power up with clean energy, ensuring that BC’s mining industry continues to be the cleanest in the world." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Upgrading key highway infrastructure in BC’s northwest needed to unlock investments in new critical mineral mines, create good jobs, and improve community access and safety." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Ensuring that resource development provides lasting benefits to communities in the Northwest through the Resource Benefits Alliance and to First Nations through continued revenue-sharing and new equity ownership opportunities." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Requiring that industry – not taxpayers – pay for the costs of clean up. For years, the government collected insufficient financial security from mining companies. We will build on the progress we have made that’s already increased the total reclamation securities held by the government from only 40% of estimated liabilities in 2017 to over 90% today." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Identify redundant regulations: We will conduct a full review of mining regulations – including the NDP’s changes to the Mining Act - with the aim of removing unnecessary or duplicative requirements that do not meaningfully contribute to safety or environmental protection." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Review tax competitiveness: To attract and retain investment, we will ensure a fair and competitive tax structure so BC remains a strong investment destination." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Establish BC as a global hub for critical minerals: We commit to “getting to yes” in as timely a manner as possible – working with, not against, project proponents to satisfy all environmental and safety requirements." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Strengthen Indigenous partnerships: We will work closely with Indigenous communities to build strong, mutually beneficial partnerships. As Minister of Reconciliation, John Rustad signed more deals with First Nations than any other Minister in BC history, and knows what it takes to build trust.

Clear and transparent consultation: Ambiguous expectations around consultation requirements can create an atmosphere of mistrust and frustration. Clarity and transparency will help all parties move forward together."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Continuing to reduce carbon pollution through a cap on harmful emissions from the oil and gas sector. Oil and gas companies are the biggest polluters in BC while making record profits — they can afford to use some of their profits to invest in innovation and reduce their emissions in line with BC’s cli- mate targets. BC is on track to ex- ceed its 2025 target of reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 45% from 2014 levels. And we’ll build on this continent-leading progress by driving the adoption of innovative, zero-emitting technology and best practices — achieving a 75% reduction by the industry by 2030." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Using a portion of the revenue raised from oil and gas development, including LNG projects, we’ll establish a Clean Economy Transition Fund and focus it on enhancing BC’s clean-economy future — so we can attract even more global investment in renewable fuels, clean tech, manufacturing, and critical mineral mines — and the good-paying jobs that come with them." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Build on BC’s LNG success story and double production by “getting to yes” for the range of proposed LNG plants which have the potential to create a new major industry for BC." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Developing a Clean Energy Plan to make BC’s vision of a clean-energy future a reality. Working with First Nations and communities, we will do the work needed to transform BC’s economy away from overreliance on fossil fuels to sources of energy that are clean, affordable and reliable — while finding regulatory efficiencies to streamline the permitting and construction of new clean-energy infrastructure and renewable power projects." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Doubling electricity generation by 2050 and upgrading BC’s power transmission grid to help make sure that power gets to industries, businesses and homes where and when it’s needed. This includes growing new sources of made-in-BC clean energy by issuing competitive calls for power every two years. In 2024, BC Hydro put out its first call for power in 15 years, resulting in proposals for more than $3 billion in new investment in the province. Working with First Nations and the independent power industry, we will bring more renewables like wind and solar on board — helping meet growing demand, selling electricity for a profit to our neighbours to keep rates low, creating good-paying jobs and getting the lowest price for people." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Our BC Hydro rebates on solar panels and home solar batteries will help you create and store your own energy, and even make money by delivering electricity back to the provincial grid. This program also includes rebates for apartment buildings, small businesses, schools, social housing providers, and other public organizations - and we will work to expand it so more people can access it across the province." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Using a portion of the revenue raised from oil and gas development, including LNG projects, we’ll establish a Clean Economy Transition Fund and focus it on enhancing BC’s clean-economy future — so we can attract even more global investment in renewable fuels, clean tech, manufacturing, and critical mineral mines — and the good-paying jobs that come with them." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Accelerate BC Hydro’s 10-year transmission and distribution capital plan to keep pace with population growth and proactive maintenance needs." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Support BC Hydro’s drought resilience efforts, which include capital projects and improved forecasting and monitoring technology." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Commit to having a small modular reactor operating by 2035 - if and only if the business case makes sense, seismic safety is addressed, and the idea has the confidence of the public." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Support the expansion of hydrogen production and refueling capacity as long as taxpayers can realize a return on investment." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Support the development of alternative renewable energy where and when the economics make sense for BC – including wind, solar, and run-of-river hydroelectricity." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Review all private delivery models within BC Transit to make sure British Columbians are getting the best value for tax dollars and the best service for their needs." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Continue expanding and strengthening transit service by working with TransLink and the Mayors' Council on the Access for Everyone plan to ensure service continues to be there for people." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Fund key projects in the Transport 2050 plan, working with municipal leaders and TransLink to identify the highest-priority projects which may include expansions of SkyTrain, Bus Rapid Transit, Rapid Bus, and express and local bus services." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Implement a zero-tolerance policy for drug use, threats, and violence on public transit. Offences against both riders and operators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and we will work with TransLink and the Transit Police to make sure they have all tools needed to keep the system safe." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

1. "Expand HandyDART services to areas of greatest need, ensuring seniors have access to affordable, reliable transportation.
2. Strictly enforce service quality standards for HandyDART contractors to improve transportation reliability for seniors."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

1. "Fully fund TransLink for two years to maintain uninterrupted, reliable service. Commuters shouldn’t need to worry about whether they can get to work or school. We will ensure full funding for transit as the financial model is audited.
2. Audit and reform TransLink's financial model to ensure the long-term availability of funding that not just maintains service, but fuels expansion for the future."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Continuing to reduce carbon pollution through a cap on harmful emissions from the oil and gas sector. Oil and gas companies are the biggest polluters in BC while making record profits — they can afford to use some of their profits to invest in innovation and reduce their emissions in line with BC’s cli- mate targets. BC is on track to ex- ceed its 2025 target of reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 45% from 2014 levels. And we’ll build on this continent-leading progress by driving the adoption of innovative, zero-emitting technology and best practices — achieving a 75% reduction by the industry by 2030." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"We’ll expand the Youth Climate Corps across BC, providing training and paid work for young people between age 17-30 who want to start their careers by making a difference on climate action in their communities in a way that makes communities safer and more prosperous." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Support transit-oriented communities: People deserve to live in complete communities near transit, not just dormitories. Bill 47 (Transit Oriented Areas) will be amended to ensure each new transit-oriented community is providing space for grocery stores and small businesses within walking distance of home." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Plan for water sustainability in partnership with farmers and ranchers to balance the water needs of food producers and local communities. These plans should include climate resilience measures and protections to sustain food production during droughts or floods." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Helping protect homes, communities and local watersheds by ramping up active forest management. By partnering with communities and First Nations to proactively remove highly flammable woody material and prune tree stands and remove debris, we can slow or stop the spread of wildfires and protect primary water sources for communities – while making better use of all fibre by supplying local mills with fire- damaged timber and waste that would have otherwise been burned or decayed." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

"Maximize the use of wetter species within ecosystems historically dominated by wildfires - helping to keep wildfires on the ground and allow for more opportunities to stop wildfires from spreading. More diverse species mixes in specific areas will also enhance wildlife habitat value." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Implement more selective logging, fuel load management, and species mix in interface areas. The objective is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in areas adjacent to communities." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Work with contractors and the private sector to empower them to be able to act quickly in response to emerging wildfire issues." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

1. "Provide local people and communities with training and equipment.
2. Ensure local volunteers and contractors are be able to call-in to support their efforts."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

"Work with universities to support the research and implementation of new technologies and methods for firefighting." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08