Tuesday, June 23, 2026
ADVT 
National

B.C. NDP platform pledges $3B a year on recovery

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 06 Oct, 2020 05:36 PM
  • B.C. NDP platform pledges $3B a year on recovery

The NDP is promising a rent freeze in British Columbia until the end of next year, a one-time $1,000 recovery benefit for families and an expansion of $10-a-day daycare in its platform released today.

In a news release, the NDP says the plan builds on the work they've done over the past 3 1/2 years to improve health care and affordability, while creating jobs.

The platform is based heavily on the NDP record, with the majority of promises stemming from work already underway or expanding on their pledges.

The party says of 154 platform promises, 60 are new.

It also promises a new Recovery Investment Fund that includes an additional $3 billion a year to build schools, hospitals and other projects.

The NDP says that those projects will create 18,000 new jobs a year.

“Our plan provides the support people need right now and lays out a vision for how B.C. can emerge from the pandemic stronger and more secure than ever," NDP Leader John Horgan says in a news release.

MORE National ARTICLES

Surrey Roads Take A Technology Leap With New Advanced Traveller Information System

The City of Surrey announced today the launch of its Advanced Traveller Information System (ATIS), which will help motorists make more informed decisions to improve their commute, reduce the environmental impact of driving, and lessen driver frustration.    

Surrey Roads Take A Technology Leap With New Advanced Traveller Information System

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum And Head of Surrey RCMP Clashing Over The City’s New Budget - WATCH

City council has passed a budget that places a freeze on the hiring of new RCMP officers and firefighters to help pay for the transition to a new municipal police service.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum And Head of Surrey RCMP Clashing Over The City’s New Budget - WATCH

NICHOLAS KHABRA MURDER: ‘Extremely Violent’ B.C. Fugitive Brandon Teixeira Arrested In Oroville, California By US Agencies

THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team are telling that Brandon Natahan Teixeira, 28, wanted for the October 2017 murder of Nicholas Khabra in Surrey, was arrested by SWAT in a small California community, Oroville, on Sunday

NICHOLAS KHABRA MURDER: ‘Extremely Violent’ B.C. Fugitive Brandon Teixeira Arrested In Oroville, California By US Agencies

B.C. Sawmill Explosions Report Calls For More Investigative Independence

A report reviewing responses by the British Columbia government and WorkSafeBC after two fatal sawmill explosions is calling for a more streamlined investigative process and news ways for workers to report safety concerns.

B.C. Sawmill Explosions Report Calls For More Investigative Independence

5-Car Crash In Port Coquitlam Started With Police Car Colliding With Another Vehicle: Police

5-Car Crash In Port Coquitlam Started With Police Car Colliding With Another Vehicle: Police
If anyone has dash camera footage or witnessed the collision first hand, please call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and ask for Constable Bauldry of the Criminal Collision Investigation Team.

5-Car Crash In Port Coquitlam Started With Police Car Colliding With Another Vehicle: Police

VanDusen Festival Of Lights Set To Sparkle For 35th Year

The enchanting VanDusen Festival of Lights (FOL) is set to sparkle for another holiday season. And tickets are selling fast.

VanDusen Festival Of Lights Set To Sparkle For 35th Year