BC Conservatives Unveil Platform with Tax Cuts and Economic Growth Plans

The party promises to balance the budget within eight years, focusing on affordability and safety measures.

BC Conservative Leader John Rustad announced a platform featuring $1.5 billion in tax cuts and $1.1 billion in increased spending for the next fiscal year.
The Conservatives plan to eliminate the provincial carbon price, aiming for a $3 billion reduction in treasury costs once fully implemented.
The platform includes the 'Rustad Rebate,' an income-tax deduction for renters and homeowners starting in 2026.
Key proposals focus on economic growth, including doubling LNG production and attracting international investment to manufacturing.
Plans to address public safety include stricter measures for repeat offenders and expanded addiction treatment programs.