"Within its first 100 days, a Conservative government will launch an expert commission to bring proven solutions from other public systems to BC, while ensuring British Columbians never need anything more than their health card to get care." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Protect universal public health care and introduce a Universal Health-Care Guarantee: publicly funded treatment through another qualified provider when medically recommended surgical wait benchmarks are exceeded." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"New MRI machine at Eagle Ridge Hospital. A new Conservative Government will deliver a new, state-of-the-art MRI machine at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, improving access to high quality diagnostic care to Tri-Cities residents." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"The Conservative Party of BC is committing $60 million in provincial funding toward a cardiac catheterization laboratory at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

The commitment would advance a long-awaited project intended to provide more timely, potentially life-saving cardiac treatment for more than 450,000 residents of Central and Northern Vancouver Island.

Currently, patients requiring specialized interventional cardiac procedures must often be transferred to Victoria or the Lower Mainland, creating additional delays and placing considerable strain on patients, families and emergency medical services."

— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Currently, how long a patient waits for surgery can depend largely on which surgeon they were referred to, which can vary significantly, between 10 and 50-plus weeks for some surgeries. Eby’s plan will bring in coordinated regional waitlists so patients can be matched more efficiently with capacity across the region. It also means patients can choose a specific surgeon, an appointment at their closest hospital, or the shortest possible wait time. Recent research found that coordinating waitlists could halve surgery wait times for most patients across all regions." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Eby’s plan will also expand B.C.’s diagnostic capacity by approximately 15% with eight new MRI machines and 10 CT scanners, giving people in fast-growing and rural communities faster access to critical scans, quicker diagnoses, and earlier care closer to home. This includes bringing the first-ever MRI machine to Eagle Ridge Hospital – sparing local people from stressful, delayed transfers to neighbouring facilities for essential scans." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"A re-elected BC NDP government will deliver an MRI machine to Chilliwack General Hospital, helping to address the community’s unmet need for faster access to vital diagnostic imaging closer to home." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"A re-elected BC NDP government will deliver a new CT scanner at Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre–Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay, helping people access vital diagnostic imaging sooner and closer to home." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Advanced surgical care:New investment in robotic-assisted surgery enables less invasive procedures, smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, and faster recoveries." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Real-time referral tracking: A new BC Health Passport app will let patients track referrals, view expected wait times, and access health records directly from their phones so they’re not left in the dark, not knowing when a referral will come through." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"End the NDP’s failed “safe supply” experiment and expand access to naloxone." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Conduct a review and reform of OPSes and injection/inhalation sites in consultation with local communities, with the goal of fewer and better-situated options that effectively provide a path to treatment and recovery." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Empower police to enforce the Mental Health Act and amend the Act so officers can connect people with mandatory treatment." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Stop illegal drug use in hospitals, shelters and publicly funded supportive housing, so residents and staff are protected." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Within its first 100 days, a Conservative government will launch an expert commission to bring proven solutions from other public systems to BC, while ensuring British Columbians never need anything more than their health card to get care." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"A Conservative government will keep emergency rooms open. It will hire and retain more doctors and nurses, support rural medical practices at risk of closing, and invest $50 million into an emergency fund, all while protecting current health care funding." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Lorne Doerkson outlined his plan today to deliver new Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs) to Coquitlam, North Delta, Surrey, Comox Valley, Greater Victoria, Port Hardy, Steveston, Cowichan Valley, Oceanside, Terrace and Kitimat." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Ensure families retain access to independent support providers of their choice. We will never compel families to transition to a centralized care model." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Opening more clinics: Build 20 additional team-based primary care clinics to provide timely, in-person care and ease hospital pressure." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Care with your health card, not your credit card: Close legal loopholes, strengthen rules, and bring nurse practitioners under the Medicare Protection Act to stop clinics from charging user fees." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

1. North Delta
2. Coquitlam
3. Courtenay—Comox
4. Greater Victoria
5. Richmond—Steveston
6. Port Hardy
7. Parksville—Qualicum Beach
8. Cowichan Valley
9. Kitimat
10. Terrace
11. Penticton
12. North Vancouver
13. Oliver
14. Langley
15. South Vancouver
16. Shawnigan Lake, Mill Bay, and Cobble Hill

"A re-elected BC NDP government will add a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre in North Delta, making it easier for people to get care for minor illnesses and injuries closer to home, and reducing pressure on hospital emergency departments." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"A re-elected BC NDP government will open a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Coquitlam. This builds on the 48 UPCCs already opened across the province, including in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"The BC NDP will open a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in Courtenay–Comox, making it easier for people to access care for illnesses and injuries close to home while easing pressure on hospital emergency departments." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"A re-elected BC NDP government will open a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in the Capital Regional District, giving more people access to timely care for illnesses and injuries close to home while helping ease pressure on hospital emergency departments." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"A re-elected BC NDP government will open a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in Port Hardy, giving people on the North Island another option for getting medical attention when they need it and helping ensure hospital emergency departments can focus on patients who require emergency care." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"The BC NDP will build a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre in the Steveston neighbourhood. This will be the third UPCC opened by the BC NDP in Richmond, after the City Centre and Richmond East centres." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"A re-elected BC NDP government will open a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in the Cowichan Valley, giving more people access to timely care for illnesses and injuries close to home while helping ease pressure on hospital emergency departments." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"A re-elected BC NDP government will open a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in Parksville-Qualicum Beach, giving more people access to timely care for illnesses and injuries close to home while helping ease pressure on hospital emergency departments." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"A re-elected BC NDP government will bring new Urgent and Primary Care Centres to Kitimat and Terrace, helping people in the Northwest access timely medical care closer to home." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"A re-elected BC NDP government will bring a second Urgent and Primary Care Centre to Penticton, helping people access timely medical care closer to home." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Get you an appointment in 24 hours: Expand same-day appointments and evening and weekend care through targeted incentives so people get care when they need it." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22

"A re-elected BC NDP government will expand the hours at the Edmonds Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) from evening and weekends only to full-day service, giving more people access to timely care for illnesses and injuries close to home while helping ease pressure on hospital emergency departments." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Fast-tracking for international graduates living in B.C.: Launch an accelerated "bridging to practice" training program for qualified international medical graduates already living in B.C. but unable to practice family medicine because of a lack of residency seats." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Training health care workers: Add 1,000 training seats for nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health workers and care aides, including a 20% increase in nursing seats." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Phase out expensive agency nurses: Over the next three years, eliminate hospital reliance on costly private temp agencies by capping fees and hours and preventing people from working as agency nurses in the same hospital where they were recently employed. Redirect savings to rural travel nurse programs." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Triple the targeted U.S. health care recruitment campaign, expanding outreach into “red states” where doctors and nurses are facing laws that restrict their ability to provide life-saving reproductive care.

Highlight a clear alternative for US health care professionals: a publicly funded health-care system where professionals can focus on caring for patients, not fighting with insurance companies in a private, for-profit system that can leave people facing catastrophic debt."

— bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22

"Highlight job opportunities in high-need areas like cancer care, emergency departments, and rural communities." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22

"Target B.C.-trained health care professionals living and working in the U.S. with incentives such as loan forgiveness and moving expense support to bring them home." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22

"Commit to completing the new Surrey hospital and building a new women’s and children’s hospital in Surrey, ensuring one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing regions has the health infrastructure it needs." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"More beds at Kelowna General: $30 million adds a permanent inpatient unit on the sixth floor, replacing a temporary ward behind the emergency department." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Improve access to mental health care by expanding psychiatric services, crisis response and residential treatment." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Empower police to enforce the Mental Health Act and amend the Act so officers can connect people with mandatory treatment." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Conduct an independent review of the Mental Health Act to address a broad range of issues including brain injuries, schizophrenia and dementia." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Keep rural ERs and maternity wards open, backed by flexible staffing and a $50-million Rural Health Emergency Fund." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Rural health care transport. Increase access to rural medical transport capabilities to save lives and improve health outcomes." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Strengthen support for families in rural BC, with measures including travel assistance, mobile therapy, outreach, virtual care options, and flexible direct funding." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Supporting rural communities and emergency departments: Offer discounted tuition, loan forgiveness, and moving expenses to attract health care professionals to underserved rural areas facing staffing shortages." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit. We will match the federal tax credit with provincial tax relief for families creating self-contained living spaces for senior relatives, lowering housing costs and freeing up more homes." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Expand long-term care and help seniors age at home, including consumer-directed, publicly funded home-care choices from accredited providers." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Restore the seniors’ property tax deferral. Restore the tax deferral terms so seniors are not taxed out of their homes and can remain in the communities where they are secure." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Choice for seniors. We will provide portable public funding for long-term care for the 7,200 people waiting, so eligible seniors and their families have a choice among qualified providers, including public, non-profit and private options." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"HandyDART. We will expand HandyDART services to areas of greatest demand, ensuring seniors have access to affordable, reliable transportation, and we will enforce service quality standards for HandyDART contractors to improve transportation reliability for seniors." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Free shingles vaccination for seniors. A free shingles vaccine program will reduce doctor visits, emergency room trips, hospital stays, and long-term pain for older adults in British Columbia, saving money over time by preventing avoidable care." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"David Eby, Leader of the BC NDP, announced today that a re-elected BC NDP government will provide a $90 million contribution in provincial funding toward the redevelopment of the former Oak Bay Lodge site.

The site on Cadboro Bay Road is being planned as a new community health and seniors’ care hub where people can access a range of services closer to home, including care for seniors, long-term care, hospice and respite services, adult day programs and primary care."

— bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Free shingles vaccines: Covering the full cost of the two-dose shingles vaccine for all adults aged 50+ and all immunocompromised adults, to prevent unnecessary hospital visits and help people live healthier lives." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Better care for long-term care residents: Bringing more nurse practitioners, pharmacy services, and virtual specialist consultations into long-term care homes so residents can avoid trips to hospital, and setting up more teams to support patients ready to leave hospital and return to community-based care." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Building more long-term care beds faster and for less: With the funding secured through the BC-Canada Prosperity agreement, the BC NDP will move ahead with seven long-term care projects that had been paused earlier this year, using a new model that lowers per-bed costs, shortens construction timelines, and helps us build beds at scale for the future. These seven projects are in addition to the 16 long-term care projects already completed, seven under construction, and 15 more in planning." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Fair wages for care workers:Bringing 5,000 care-home workers back into the public health employer system to ensure stable staffing, better continuity of care, and fair pay." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"First-in-Canada perinatal mental health unit at B.C. Women’s Hospital to ensure mothers in a mental health crisis can heal with their babies by their side instead of being separated or going without inpatient care." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Free shingles vaccination for seniors. A free shingles vaccine program will reduce doctor visits, emergency room trips, hospital stays, and long-term pain for older adults in British Columbia, saving money over time by preventing avoidable care." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Protecting science and public health: Investing in evidence-based health promotion and public awareness campaigns to counter misinformation on vaccines." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Free shingles vaccines: Covering the full cost of the two-dose shingles vaccine for all adults aged 50+ and all immunocompromised adults, to prevent unnecessary hospital visits and help people live healthier lives." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Commit to completing the new Surrey hospital and building a new women’s and children’s hospital in Surrey, ensuring one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing regions has the health infrastructure it needs." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Better access to menopause care: Giving breast cancer survivors and women with medical conditions affordable PharmaCare coverage for alternative treatments (such as NK3 receptor antagonists), while making it faster and easier for postmenopausal women to get local vaginal estrogen through pharmacists for recurrent UTIs and physical discomfort." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Better access to menopause care: Giving breast cancer survivors and women with medical conditions affordable PharmaCare coverage for alternative treatments (such as NK3 receptor antagonists), while making it faster and easier for postmenopausal women to get local vaginal estrogen through pharmacists for recurrent UTIs and physical discomfort." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"A province-wide women's health strategy: Engaging B.C. women’s health experts to expand access to menopause care, reduce diagnostic and treatment delays, strengthen community reproductive, sexual and menstrual health services, and improve maternal and perinatal mental health care across B.C." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13