
The stakes were high for B.C.’s 2024 provincial election, as they will be for this year's federal election to come.
We know getting up to speed can be a lot to absorb — and politician’s speeches and social media posts can be far from the unvarnished truth.
We’re here to cut through the spin. In this series, we’re unpacking political claims with a promise to be fair and thorough on the issues that matter most.
Have a claim you’d like us to check? Email editor[at]thetyee[dot]ca with the subject line “Please fact-check this.”
In This Series
Checked: Did Justin Trudeau Create a Canadian Crime Wave?
Pierre Poilievre has set his targets on the Liberals’ ‘catch-and-release’ policies. Is he right? A Tyee report.
Checked: BC Conservatives on Harm Reduction Vending Machines
Gwen O’Mahony’s viral video makes bold claims. Do experts agree? A Tyee election report.
Checked: The BC Conservatives’ Claims about Trans People
Unpacking Rustad’s talking points on gender-affirming care, SOGI and sports.
Checked: Is BC Really Running Out of Electricity?
Politicians are using fears about BC Hydro shortfalls to push fossil fuels.
Will BC Fall off Its LNG Tightrope?
The premier says we can expand fossil fuel infrastructure and meet our climate goals. A Tyee fact check.
Fact Checked: Four Claims on Drug Deaths
We found the true numbers behind what politicians have trumpeted. A Tyee election report.