Provide $90M for a publicly-owned agricultural land bank, available for lease by new farmers
"Expand the area of land under food production by providing $90 million in funding for a publicly owned agricultural land bank - available for lease by new farmers." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Make food production and food security part of the Agricultural Land Commission's mandate
"Make food production and food security part of the Agricultural Land Commission’s (ALC) mandate to protect and prioritize agricultural use." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Restrict and regulate foreign ownership of Agricultural Land Reserve land
"Restrict and regulate foreign ownership of Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) land to ensure that farmland remains in local hands and supports food security." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Investigate how to mitigate the impacts of oil and gas operations on agricultural land in the northeast
Incentivise regenerative farming practices
"Incentivize regenerative farming practices that build healthier soils, improve water management (e.g., rainwater harvesting systems), reduce energy use and sequester carbon." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Streamline approvals for water storage dugouts on farms
"Streamline the approval processes for water storage dugouts on farms to improve drought resilience and water availability." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Commit the Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship to protect food crops during drought periods
"Commit the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship to work with farmers to ensure the protection of food crops during drought periods." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Improve access to credit and capital for new farmers
"Improve access to credit and capital for new farmers to make it easier to start and sustain farming operations." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Identify options to make farming more attractive and sustainable, including exploring a Basic Income Guarantee for farmers
"Identify options to make farming a more attractive and sustainable endeavor, including exploring a Basic Income Guarantee for farmers to secure income and encourage the next generation of farmers." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Invest $9M in bolstering local food systems
Rebuild local food processing, storage, and distribution systems
Support small-scale, cooperatively-owned infrastructure and businesses, including grocery retailers
Ensure schools, hospitals, and other public institutions prioritise locally-produced food
Invest in farmers markets, community-supported agriculture, and non-profit food hubs
Increase support for the Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program
Create a universal school food programme, with access regardless of family income
"Create a universal school food program ensuring all students, regardless of family income, have access to healthy meals." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
"Create a universal school food program that provides:
° Equal Access: Ensuring every child in British Columbia has access to healthy meals, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
° Nutritional Standards: Meals will meet nutritional guidelines to support children’s health and development.
° School and Community Collaboration: Work with schools, organizations, and local farmers to promote sustainable practices and educate children on healthy eating habits."
Support systems for addressing food insecurity in First Nations communities, and invest in Indigenous food sovereignty programmes
"• Support the development of systems to address food insecurity in First Nations communities that honour Indigenous knowledge, values, harvesting areas and practices.
• Invest in Indigenous food sovereignty programs that promote community-led initiatives and sustainable food systems."
Establish a Premier's Task Force to develop a Provincial Agri-Food Competitiveness and Growth Strategy
"Establishing a Premier’s Task Force – as requested by the BC Agriculture Council – to work with agriculture industry stakeholders, First Nations, and local governments to co- develop a Provincial Agri-Food Competitiveness and Growth Strategy." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Inventory and project agricultural land
Match young farmers with farmland available for purchase or lease
Provide a topped-up perennial crop renewal programme
Expand the agricultural Extreme Weather Preparedness fund
"Expanding the agricultural Extreme Weather Preparedness fund to help farmers and ranchers prepare and protect their farms and animals from extreme-weather emergencies." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Increase the amount of food processed in BC to reduce costs
"Increasing the amount of food processed here in BC to avoid exchange rate pressures, transportation costs, and the impacts of climate change — which all drive the price of food higher." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Fund communities to identify and prioritise local water use
"Making sure BC communities have secure sources of clean water for the future by putting land use and watershed planning in the hands of local communities, farmers and businesses, in partnership with First Nations, and funding those communities to identify and prioritize local water use. This builds on our existing Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program that supports food producers to store and improve their water supply for irrigation and livestock." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
"Invest in agricultural R&D, focusing on disease-resistant crops, climate-resilient farming practices, and innovative technologies to improve crop varieties and livestock productivity." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Provide financial incentives for farmers who take measures to increase their yield
"Improve crop productivity by providing financial incentives for farmers to employ yield-increasing measures, including both conventional and alternative practices such as crop rotation, organic farming, and regenerative agriculture." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Ensure that agricultural technology grants are easy for farmers to apply for
"Expand access to advanced agricultural technologies by ensuring grant programs are easy for all farmers to apply for – not just the big players." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Help farmers access capital for replanting and nurturing crops after extreme weather events
"Help farmers access the capital needed to replant and nurture crops after the devastation of recent extreme weather events such as the heat dome and back-to-back cold snaps in our changing climate. Existing replant supports are insufficient." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Provide financial relief to farmers who incurred losses from the closure of the BC Fruit-Growers Co-Op
"Support tree fruit farmers by ensuring small farms can still get their products to market, and providing appropriate financial relief to farmers who incurred losses from the closure of the co-op." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Support farmers to use beneficial practices for the bee population
"Enhance pollinator populations by supporting farmers to employ beneficial practices for the bee population, improving crown land stewardship practices, and introducing policy changes to augment BC’s supply of pollinators." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Expand the Buy BC programme for prioritising locally-produced goods
"Expand the Buy BC program to prioritize locally-produced dairy, fruits, wines, grains, meats, and other products on store shelves, giving British Columbians more access to home-grown products." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Create tax incentives for dairy and fruit processors to operate in BC
"Increase local food processing by creating tax incentives that encourage dairy and fruit processors as well as other food manufacturing facilities to operate in BC. This boosts local manufacturing, reduces reliance on imports, and supports BC farmers by creating local markets for their products." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Review the Agricultural Land Commission
"Review the Agricultural Land Commission to make sure that farmers have cost-effective and timely access to the supply chain for processing, distribution, and retail." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Identify land in the Agricultural Land Reserve to use for building new towns
Provide tax release or subsidies for small farmers renting land
"Launch land access incentives by providing tax relief or subsidies for small farmers renting land, making it more affordable for new entrants and small-scale operators to access land for agricultural use. This could include programs to convert unused or underused public land into small farm plots." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Start a microloan programme to provide low-interest loans to small farmers for equipment, seeds, or livestock
"Establish a microloan program that provides small farmers with low-interest loans to purchase necessary equipment, seeds, or livestock, helping them overcome financial barriers to growth." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Cut red tape on farm housing for agricultural workers
Expand water reservoir capacity on farms and in rural communities
"Invest in large-scale water storage and infrastructure by expanding reservoir capacity on farms and in rural communities. We will provide funding for on-farm water storage and irrigation systems, reducing dependence on fluctuating water sources." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Protect agricultural water supply in legislation
"Protect the agricultural water supply in legislation, to ensure farmers have secure and long-term access to water for food production." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Plan for water sustainability in partnership with farmers and ranchers, and include climate resilience measures and protections
"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
Appoint a research chair to conduct an ongoing study into the state of water reserves
"Comprehensively research and monitor the state of BC’s water supply by measures including a research chair to conduct ongoing study into the state of water reserves and availability in BC for people, agriculture, and wildlife." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Support increased access to temporary labour for farms
"We will increase the annual BC Arts Council budget to $55 million to enhance support for arts and culture initiatives." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Maintain COVID-era investments in arts, culture, and heritage, and increase funding based on inflation
"We will maintain COVID-era investments in arts, culture, and heritage and increase funding based on inflation to support ongoing recovery and growth." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Work with the sector to create an Arts, Culture, and Heritage Action Plan to guide future investments and initiatives
"Collaborate with the sector to develop a provincial Arts, Culture, and Heritage Action Plan to guide future investments and initiatives." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Provide more funding for BC Museum, including $500K/year more for operational needs and $50K/year for archiving and digitisation
"• Ongoing Heritage Legacy Fund: An annual allocation of $500,000 to support operational needs, addressing past funding cuts and stakeholder concerns.
• Archives Grant Program: An annual grant of $50,000 to assist with digitization and proper archival processes, ensuring the preservation of cultural artifacts – especially in light of climate impacts." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Expand the Arts, Culture, and Sports Infrastructure Fund
"An expanded Arts, Culture & Sports Infrastructure Fund that helps local community and cultural organizations bring people together, and inform, entertain and engage ever- widening audiences." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Provide stable, year-over-year funding for fairs, festivals, and events
"Bringing people together to celebrate their communities, cultures and love of local arts by providing stable, year-over-year funding for fairs, festivals and events." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
We don't have any BC Conservatives policies on Arts and culture.
Create an Industrial Land Reserve to provide land for companies
"Make sure BC’s economy has the space to grow and create jobs through a new Industrial Land Reserve. As we attract more companies to British Columbia, we need to make sure there is land for them to set up, get to work, and create good-paying jobs. And with BC’s future prosperity on the line, we can’t leave this responsibility to chance. This reserve will inventory existing industrial lands and carry out a land-use needs assessment that anticipates our growing economic needs, and clean up and revitalize vacant industrial sites. We will work with partners to attract new investment. The results: more industrial projects that create jobs and a secure tax base for local governments to deliver services and infrastructure for people." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Differentiate between public and private sector jobs in all government communications and statistics
Champion towards Canada-wide free trade
Participate in the Canadian Northern Corridor initiative
"Participate in the Canadian Northern Corridor initiative to build infrastructure that unlocks the potential of BC’s northern communities and regions." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Appoint a "Minister responsible for Red Tape Reduction and Dregulation" to reduce provincial regulations by at least 25%
"Reduce the provincial regulatory burden by at least 25% over our first term. A Minister responsible for Red Tape Reduction and Deregulation will be appointed to identify and repeal and unnecessary red tape that ties-up our economy in bottlenecks." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Require the elimination of one regulation for every new one introduced
"Introduce a red-tape reduction law which requires the elimination of one regulation for every new one introduced."— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Reduce the Annual Allowable Cut to ecologically and economically sustainable levels
Stop clearcut industrial logging and adopt different logging practices
"Stop clearcut industrial logging and adopt logging practices that emulate natural disturbance regimes, such as selective logging, commercial thinning, and longer stand rotations."
Defer harvesting in the most at-risk old growth forests
"Defer harvesting in the most at-risk old growth forests, as outlined by the Old Growth Technical Advisory Panel." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Improve Ministry of Forests transparency
"Direct Ministry of Forests staff to improve transparency in government announcements, reporting, and monitoring. Make information about forests and logging accessible and current— including updated maps and data." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Ban pellet mills from converting trees logged in primary or old-growth forests into wood pellets
"Strictly prohibit pellet mills from converting trees logged in primary or old growth forests into wood pellets. Define ‘waste’ for pellet mills to ensure ecosystem health is protected." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Increase the number of community forests, and remove the requirement for community forests to maintain the Annual Allowable Cut
"Expand the community forest program by increasing the number and size of community forests to promote wildfire protection, rural development, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships. Remove the requirement for community forests to maintain the Annual Allowable Cut." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Maximise value-added production from available timber supply
"Ensure maximization of value-added production from available timber supply, prioritizing small value-added producers. Aim to allocate 30%- 50% of current available volume for value-added production as a short-term goal." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Review the tenure and appraisal system to encourage best practices and partial cutting
"Review the tenure and appraisal system to encourage best practices and partial cutting in forestry." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Begin a process of tenure reform to redistribute tenures from large corporations
"Begin a process of tenure reform to redistribute tenures from large corporations. Increase the proportion of tenures held by First Nations and community forests." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Ensure revenues flow directly to local communities
"Ensure resource revenue benefits flow directly to local communities by sharing more revenues with First Nations, municipalities, and regional districts." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Fund training and upskilling programmes to support workers finding new job opportunities
End raw log exports and disallow the export of rough sawn wood without penalty
"End raw log exports and close regulatory loopholes that allow the export of rough sawn wood without penalty." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Create a new Forest Value Fund to fast-track wood-manufacturing facilities and mill re-tooling for processing second-growth timber
"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
Further restrict raw log exports
"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
Work towards a harvest of 45 million cubic metres per year
"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
Fully review BC Timber Sales
"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
Review the stumpage system, and work toward First Nation agreements so that industry only pays once for stumpage
"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
Expand the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to support the primary sector
"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
Double the land held in BC's new and existing community forests
"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
Create new Forest Landscape Planning Tables to bring together industry, First Nations, and communities
"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
Replace stumpage with a value-added end product tax
"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."
“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."
Do a core review of the forest sector's cost structure
"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
Support using wood fibre for power generation
"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
Change the annual allowable cut from counting sawlogs to counting fibre
"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 other issues
"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
"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
Invest in workforce training for the forest sector
Remove certification of employers found to be inflicting financial, physical, or psychological abuse on temporary foreign workers
Increase the inspection and enforcement capacity of WorkSafeBC
"Preventing workplace accidents and injuries by increasing the inspection and enforcement capacity of WorkSafeBC. In addition to the lives and injuries saved, enhanced prevention will also reduce overall costs and demands on BC’s health care services." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Extent presumptive compensation to all workers who witness a traumatic workplace death
Expand presumptive coverage under WCB for firefighters
"Expanding presumptive coverage under WCB for firefighters who experience higher rates of cancer due to increased exposure to the hazards of a fire scene." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Ban employers from requiring a doctor's note for short absences due to illness
"Review Worksafe BC’s $2.1 Billion surplus in excess of its 130% funding target – the highest target in the country. If workers are getting all the support they need, part or all of the surplus should be returned to the employers who paid the premiums in the first place." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Create a right of workers & members of professional organisations "to opt-out of workplace instruction sessions that contain political bias"
"Create a right of employees, members of professional organizations and other workers to opt-out of workplace instruction sessions that contain political bias." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Create a careers programme for the food, beverage, and hospitality sector
"We will introduce a careers program for the food, beverage, and hospitality sector, providing jobseekers with training, mentorship, and job placements in British Columbia’s food manufacturing and hospitality businesses." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Modernise liquor laws and licensing, including switching to risk-based licensing
"Cut red tape for BC restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries by modernizing liquor laws and licensing, including a move to risk- based licensing that encourages good business practices throughout the industry. Modelled on the Ontario model, this will reduce administrative burdens on lower-risk establishments and strategically focus inspection and enforcement resources on those that pose a greater risk." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
We don't have any BC Conservatives policies on Liquor and alcohol industry.
Create an integrated and independent environmental compliance and enforcement regime
"Create an integrated and independent compliance and enforcement regime for the Ministry of Energy and Mines." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Modernise staking regimes to respect Indigenous rights and reduce risks for watersheds and communities
"Modernize BC’s mining and mineral staking regimes to respect Indigenous rights and reduce risks to our watersheds and communities." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Modernise the Mineral Tenure Act
"Modernize the Mineral Tenure Act to ensure it reflects current environmental, social and Indigenous rights concerns." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Create a fund from levies on industry to mitigate the costs of mining pollution and disaster, including rehabilitating abandoned mines
"Establish an industry-levied fund to mitigate the costs of mining pollution and disasters, including the rehabilitation of abandoned mines." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Provide a robust inspection and audit process for the mining industry
"Enhance oversight of the mining industry through a robust inspection and audit process." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Designate certain areas, including salmon rivers, as off-limits to mining
Prioritise transition minerals in mining, and ensure benefits flow to communities and First Nations
"Engage in a conversation about the future of critical minerals in BC. Prioritize transition minerals in mining. Ensure that benefits flow to communities and First Nations, not just shareholders." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
"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
Guarantee permit review timelines for critical mineral projects
"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
Provide dedicated support for projects through a new Critical Minerals office
"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
Create a long-term investment outreach strategy
"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
Provide grid access to power mines
"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
Upgrade key highway infrastructure in BC's northwest
"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
Ensure continuation of the Resource Benefits Alliance and First Nations revenue-sharing and new equity ownership opportunities
"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
Pursue and ask for federal funding for a battery recycling operation at the Trail smelter
Require industry to pay for clean up costs
"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
Provide a single-permit process for mining projects
Run a full review of mining regulations
"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
Ensure a competitive tax structure for mining
"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
Reverse cabinet orders that prohibit mining exploration in some parts of BC
Work with project proponents to satisfy environmental and safety requirements
"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
Identify gaps in rural infrastructure and make targeted investments
Work with Indigenous communities to build mutually beneficial partnerships
"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."
"Raise social assistance rates to ensure that individuals can meet their basic living expenses and live above the poverty line." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Single person: $1,060 -> $2,400
Person and a spouse with no children: $1,650 -> $3,450
Single parent with one child: $1,405 -> $2,900
Person and a spouse and one child: $1,845 -> $3,450
Increase disability assistance rates
"Increase disability assistance rates to provide adequate support for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can thrive in their communities." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Single person: $1,483.50 -> $2,400
Person and a spouse with no children: $2,548.50 -> $3,450
Single parent with one child: $1,828.50 -> $2,900
Person and a spouse and one child: $2,268.50 -> $3,450
Remove clawbacks on social and disability assistance
"Remove clawbacks, including the spousal cap, to ensure individuals receive the full support they need." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Remove intrusive checks into people seeking social or disability assistance
"Create low-barrier access to assistance, eliminating intrusive checks that discourage individuals from seeking help." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Ensure a year of guaranteed assistance upon first receipt of social or disability assistance
"Ensure a year of guaranteed assistance upon first receipt, allowing individuals to assess their needs without the burden of constant checks and reporting."
Reduce regular reporting requirements after the first year on social or disability assistance to ease recipients' administrative burden
"Reduce regular reporting requirements after the first year to ease the administrative burden on recipients." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Raise the food crisis grant from $40/mo to $200/mo
"Raise the food crisis grant from $40 per month to $200 per month to better support individuals facing food insecurity." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Develop a poverty reduction plan tailored for Indigenous people
"Develop a poverty reduction plan tailored to Indigenous individuals, families, and Nations, addressing the systemic impacts of genocide and dispossession." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Fund Indigenous-specific services, including reintegration programmes for incarcerated Indigenous women, addiction support, and childcare
"Fund Indigenous-specific services in social service areas, including reintegration programs for incarcerated Indigenous women, addiction support, and childcare." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Invest in specific programmes for youth aging out of care, women fleeing violence, people with disabilities, and the long-term unemployed
"Invest in programs for specific groups such as youth aging out of care, women fleeing violence, people with disabilities, and those who are long-term unemployed." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Increase the supplemental income cap for people receiving disability assistance
"Increase the supplemental income cap for people receiving disability assistance. The current cap of $16,200 is too low - discouraging people from seeking work. Raising the cap would also reduce pressure on family members who currently often have to provide additional financial support." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Review disability assistance rates annually
"Review disability assistance rates annually. NDP-Trudeau inflation has been devastating for people across BC, especially people with disabilities who rely on assistance payments to cover the costs of living. We will review rates annually to make sure people with disabilities have the support they need." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Create a careers programme for the food, beverage, and hospitality sector
"We will introduce a careers program for the food, beverage, and hospitality sector, providing jobseekers with training, mentorship, and job placements in British Columbia’s food manufacturing and hospitality businesses." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Modernise liquor laws and licensing, including switching to risk-based licensing
"Cut red tape for BC restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries by modernizing liquor laws and licensing, including a move to risk- based licensing that encourages good business practices throughout the industry. Modelled on the Ontario model, this will reduce administrative burdens on lower-risk establishments and strategically focus inspection and enforcement resources on those that pose a greater risk." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
We don't have any BC Conservatives policies on Restaurants.
Ensure local contractors and resources benefit first in public projects and government contracts
"We will update procurement policies to ensure local contractors and resources benefit first in public projects and government contracts." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Expand the InBC Investment opportunity with an additional focus on supporting rural areas
"We will expand the InBC Investment opportunity with an additional focus on supporting rural British Columbia, ensuring equitable access to investment resources." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Amend and expand the community grants programme funded by the carbon price, limiting eligibility of businesses headquartered outside BC
"We will amend and expand the community grants program funded by the Carbon Tax, limiting eligibility of businesses headquartered outside British Columbia to prioritize local business support." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Expand the Advanced Research and Commercialization programme to provide support and mentoring to innovators in early stages of development
"We will expand the Advanced Research and Commercialization program to provide support and mentoring to innovators at the early stages of development (levels 2 and 3 of the Technology Readiness Index), before they reach proof of concept." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Do an "ease of doing business" review" to remove barriers to establishing and growing businesses
"Working with key business organizations, individual business owners and entrepreneurs we’ll identify and remove barriers to establishing or growing businesses here in British Columbia. By doing this, we can help businesses put their focus where it should be — on delivering high-value products and services, innovating, and creating jobs." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Expand the online tenancy dispute resolution tribunal to include business-landlord disputes
"Help protect small business owners and reduce their costs when disputes with landlords arise. By expanding the online dispute resolution tribunal to include business-landlord disputes, we can help small business owners avoid the high cost of seeking resolution through the courts." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
"Boost access to capital for early-stage firms: Working in partnership with the private sector, we will work to close the gap in access to early-stage capital that often prevents BC entrepreneurs from scaling at the rate of their peers elsewhere." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Reduce the small business tax to 1%
"Reduce the small business tax to 1%, with a path to 0% when finances allow, so entrepreneurs can keep their hard-earned money and have the best possible chance of succeeding." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Reduce barriers to arbitration for commercial disputes
"Reduce barriers to arbitration for faster and more efficient commercial dispute resolutions." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Open government procurement processes to all qualified contractors and workers, regardless of union status
"Open procurement processes to all qualified contractors and workers, not just ones on a list of unions hand-selected by the NDP. The NDP would rather reward their friends than get the best value for taxpayers, making it costly to build the infrastructure BC desperately needs." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
"Modernize procurement to drive local innovation: We will modernize procurement practices to ensure that local tech innovators have a fair shot at government contracts. This will boost the reputation of BC tech firms, help attract investors, and make government services more efficient." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Publish average business permit wait times, audit policies and processes in cities that grant permits more slowly, & recommend improvements
"Work with cities to reduce business permit wait times by publishing average wait times, auditing the policies and processes in cities that are identified as laggards, and providing recommendations for improvement." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Direct more post-secondary funding to programmes in the tech fields
"Invest in home-grown talent: We will direct more post-secondary funding to programs that give students the skills to succeed in tech and that enhance BC’s research & development capacity." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Work with other sectors to encourage adoption of technology developed by BC tech firms
"Major local economic sectors like forestry, mining, agriculture, healthcare, and education stand to benefit from made-in-BC tech innovation. We will work with key sectors to accelerate the adoption of innovative technology developed by BC firms." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Create a programme for young people & apprentices to upskill in retrofitting & improving the environmental sustainability of existing homes
"We will work with the construction industry to create a program for young people and apprentices to upskill in retrofitting and improving the environmental sustainabillity of existing buildings." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Double all apprenticeship training and expand introductory training programmes intended to introduce young people to the trades
"Prepare more young people for the jobs of the future – and the future starts now – by doubling all apprenticeship training and ramping up opportunities for more young people by expanding introductory programs that give them a taste of working in the trades and put them on the path to full, sponsored apprenticeships." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Expand remote-learning options and evening and weekend classes
"Enhance flexibility in education delivery by expanding remote learning options, in addition to education during evenings and weekends." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Work with employers to improve the incentive structure for training
