B.C. Election Campaign Kicks Off with Focus on Health, Housing, and Economy

As the writ drops, party leaders Eby, Rustad, and Furstenau outline their key priorities and take early shots at each other's policies.

The official start of British Columbia's election campaign was marked by the issuance of the writ for the Oct. 19 vote.
NDP Leader David Eby emphasized affordable housing and public health care as his top priorities while criticizing Conservative plans for cuts.
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad focused on issues of homelessness, toxic drugs, and economic growth, promising to eliminate the carbon tax and make deep cuts to health care.
Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau called for greater collaboration and evidence-based solutions, distancing herself from the mudslinging between the NDP and Conservatives.
Both Eby and Rustad concentrated their early campaign efforts on key battlegrounds in Metro Vancouver, highlighting the region's significance in the upcoming election.