
In This Series
Where They Stand: The Parties on Improving BC’s Post-secondary Schools
While the platforms may be sparse, students, of course, have no shortage of ideas.
Where They Stand: The Parties on BC’s Ailing Forest Industry
Wildfires, pine beetles and markets have left the once dominant industry in steep decline. Now’s the time to reinvent it, some say.
Where They Stand: The Parties on Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The pandemic highlighted failures in meeting their needs, but the political response is lacking, advocates say.
Where They Stand: The Parties on Poverty Reduction
From basic income to raising assistance rates, a look at party plans to lift people up.
Where They Stand: BC’s Parties on Climate Change. A Tyee Video
QUICK WATCH: It’s the top issue for Tyee readers. Here’s how the platforms compare.
Where They Stand: The Parties on Making Life Better for Workers
We asked experts about the NDP record on work life reform, what’s needed, and how the competing platforms compare.
Where They Stand: Fixing the Mental Health System
Greens want MSP to pay for some counselling, Liberals and NDP promise more mental health services in schools.
Where They Stand: The Parties on Saving Old Growth
What BC’s platforms say — and don’t say — about protecting ancient forests.
Where They Stand: The Parties on Climate Change
They’re finally using ‘emergency language,’ but differ on emissions reductions targets and how to hit them.
What Disability Advocates Want, and Where the Parties Stand
The changes that could make life better for people living with disabilities are clear. The politicians’ plans to act on them aren’t.
Where They Stand: Both the BC Liberals and NDP Back Site C
The Greens are prepared to halt the project, but an expert believes the dam won’t be a major election issue.
Where They Stand: What BC’s Parties Promise on the Overdose Crisis
Advocates are calling for bold, immediate action. Here’s what politicians pledge.
Where They Stand: Homelessness and Housing
Homelessness has risen in the wake of COVID-19. Here’s what BC’s three main parties promise on issues such as tent cities and affordable housing.
Where They Stand: Fixing Long-Term Care
The pandemic revealed deadly problems in BC seniors’ care. Here are the three party leaders’ solutions.