B.C. Election Debate Highlights Key Policy Divides on Housing and Drug Crisis

During the debate, leaders clashed over housing strategies and approaches to the opioid epidemic, underscoring significant policy differences.

Housing was a contentious topic, with Conservative leader John Rustad criticizing NDP's David Eby for hindering private sector involvement, while Eby boasted plans for 300,000 new homes.
The debate spotlighted seniors' issues, with Rustad promising new long-term care beds, which Eby dismissed as empty promises given Rustad's past record.
Health care discussions revealed stark differences, with Rustad advocating for private care expansion and Eby focusing on workforce recruitment to reduce wait times.
Rustad's plan to tackle the drug crisis by ending harm-reduction measures faced criticism from health experts and political opponents for lacking depth.
Green leader Sonia Furstenau criticized both major parties for failing to address the root causes of intersecting crises, including homelessness and mental health issues.