"Expand food processing opportunities on eligible land in the Agricultural Land Reserve that is not well suited for primary food production, while protecting prime farmland, to create local jobs and process more B.C. food here at home." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Modernize the 50/50 on-farm processing rule. Farmers will have greater freedom to process and sell products year-round, keeping more food processing in BC." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Keep farmland farming. We will update farm-class revenue thresholds, restore merit-based Agricultural Land Commission decisions and reduce barriers facing young farmers and ranchers." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Modernize the Agricultural Land Reserve. We will use modern soil and mapping technology to remap the ALR and reform the ALR Act to put food security first. Governance will also be strengthened to address misuse and non-compliance." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Modernize the Agricultural Land Reserve. We will use modern soil and mapping technology to remap the ALR and reform the ALR Act to put food security first. Governance will also be strengthened to address misuse and non-compliance." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Help farmers diversify their income, including allowing secondary uses that strengthen farm businesses and limited short-term rentals supporting agri-tourism." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Ban ticket scalping: Prohibit resellers and bots from inflating entertainment and concert ticket prices on secondary sites, restricting them to offering tickets only at face value with meaningful penalties for violations." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22

"Under the initiative, the flagship Celebration of Light event will serve as the focal point of a coordinated effort to restore world-class festivals to the city’s waterfront, alongside the return of the beloved Vancouver Santa Claus Parade and key investments in the Granville Pedestrian Zone." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Under the initiative, the flagship Celebration of Light event will serve as the focal point of a coordinated effort to restore world-class festivals to the city’s waterfront, alongside the return of the beloved Vancouver Santa Claus Parade and key investments in the Granville Pedestrian Zone." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Work with industry in good faith. We will end the culture of suspicion that treats job creators and the builders of our economy like the bad guys. We will work with the civil service to enact a cultural shift towards working with industry in good faith, with a shared goal of “getting to yes” while upholding the high ethical and environmental standards expected by British Columbians." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Streamlining government. We will cut the costs that the province itself adds to every project. We will trust qualified professionals to do the work they are certified to do, as happened before 2018. And we will impose no PST on the construction of designated major projects until they are in service, so tax arrives with the revenue." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Appoint a Premier’s Advisory Council on Investment. BC business experts will provide practical advice from people who actually build and grow businesses here." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Hold a “BC Open for Business” Investment Summit. We will bring global investors, Canadian pension plans and private equity funds to BC to showcase opportunities created by a consistently pro-business, pro-growth government." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Support our film, television and digital industry. We will compete aggressively for the work, ensure we train the creative workforce of the future, and encourage home-grown BC productions and IP." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"We will manage fisheries based on evidence, including predator pressure and habitat loss, and invest in the habitat restoration that returns salmon to BC rivers.

• Restore salmon stocks through evidence-based consideration of all contributing factors, including predator imbalance."

— Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Protecting old-growth trees: $50 million to convert old-growth deferrals of the most irreplaceable and rarest forests into permanent protections, while supporting mills to retrofit and make more value-added products with second growth." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"A new funding stream in a permanent B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund to retrofit more mills to allow them to manufacture value-added products, lower the cost of producing goods, or expand to non-U.S. markets." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Support local mills through the B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund to retrofit operations, process more second-growth timber, and manufacture value-added products." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22

"A new $120 million Forestry Jobs Protection Fund over two years, to support workers, communities and mills at risk of closing with targeted support." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"A new task force including industry, labour and ministries to take action to keep mills impacted by Trump’s tariffs open." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Provide predictable access to fibre. Under the NDP, the harvest has consistently run well below the allowable annual cut. Permits will increase sustainable access to fibre with a floor of 45 million cubic metres. Where the Crown reallocates tenure, licensees and Bill 13 contractors will be compensated fairly and on time." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Speed up permits. We will immediately simplify harvest approvals while protecting the environment. We will establish a provincial major-project-style process for forestry permits, approvals and investment. Decisions will take months, not years, with a single-window consultation hub giving First Nations one door for referrals and proponents one clock." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Cut costs. BC used to be one of the most efficient lumber producers in North America, but today it is among the highest-cost jurisdictions. In 2025, BC’s softwood lumber exports were 57% below 2016 by volume and more than 15,000 forestry jobs have been lost since 2022. We will review and eliminate unnecessary permitting costs so BC mills can get back to work." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"First Nations participation. We will encourage Indigenous participation in the forestry industry by investing in skills training, and we will ensure First Nations benefit fully from any federal funding to support the industry and to compensate for trade-related and other threats to forestry communities." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Put BC forestry products first at home. We will showcase and prioritize the use of BC wood in government-funded housing and infrastructure projects wherever possible." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Restrict non-compete clauses: Amend the Employment Standards Act to ban companies from using non-compete clauses to limit workers' future employment opportunities, while maintaining existing protections for trade secrets." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22

"A re-elected BC NDP government would work with BC Cancer and firefighters to review presumptive illness coverage every three years, building on this year's expansion of cancer coverage. This will continue and deepen the commitments made in 2024 to ensure that firefighters, who face workplace hazards while keeping communities safe, are given the coverage that they are owed for their service.

The regular reviews would examine emerging scientific evidence, additional occupational diseases recognized in other jurisdictions and whether B.C.'s coverage and eligibility requirements should change. Working with BC Cancer, WorkSafeBC, firefighters and other medical experts, the government would assess the evidence and bring forward regulatory changes where warranted."

— bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Review WorkSafeBC rules to modernize policies and accommodate changing workforces and business environments." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Double B.C.’s production and export of critical minerals within five years by providing concierge support, accelerating approvals, fast-tracking the North Coast Transmission Line, and supporting First Nations participation." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-21

"Accelerating approvals for major mines by running environmental assessments and permits concurrently — cutting timelines by over 60%." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Meeting fixed permitting timelines for mining exploration paired with strong environmental protections and meaningful First Nations engagement." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Protecting worker safety by strengthening inspection powers and enforcement and ensuring full-time worker representation on health and safety committees." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Make BC the fastest place in North America to permit a mine and an LNG facility, and report publicly on our progress every year." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Legislate permitting and approval certainty, with fixed timelines, “one project, one review” approvals, and quarterly reporting of progress on each project. Exploration permits will operate on the same principle, with timelines matching or beating competing Canadian jurisdictions." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Defend BC mines against US aggression, including working with Ottawa to defend Rio Tinto’s Kitimat aluminum operations." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Bring headquarters and corporate activity home by encouraging global mining companies and exploration operations to locate in British Columbia." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Develop a Future Mining Jobs Blueprint with industry so secondary schools, colleges and universities train British Columbians for the jobs mines will need." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Hiring incentive for young people: During the trade war, the Youth Hiring Tax Credit offers a $5,000 refundable tax credit for small businesses that hire a young person (aged 18–30) for their first full-time, 12-month job." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Direct financial relief: The Small Business Tariff & Wildfire Relief Fund provides interest-free loans of up to $1 million for up to 72 months to help small businesses recover from the recent wildfires or Donald Trump’s unfair tariffs." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Provide direct financial relief: Introduce a $500 million Small Business Tariff & Wildfire Relief Fund offering interest-free loans of up to $1 million for up to 72 months to help small businesses recover from recent wildfires or Donald Trump's unfair tariffs." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-21

"Help to find new markets: Delivers $6 million annually in enhanced market research grants, one-on-one advice and new support to help businesses diversify supply chains to buy Canadian and sell their products to non-U.S. markets." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Re-establish the Small Business Roundtable so small businesses have a direct and meaningful voice in legislation, regulation and policy affecting their livelihoods." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Modernize BC Registry Services. With modern technology, checking a business name and registering a company should take minutes or hours, not days or weeks." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Lower the small-business tax rate as growth allows, and as we return to fiscal balance." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Pass the Home-Based Craft Food Act to bring common sense to the regulation of small home producers and allow small sellers to sell more products tax free." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"A re-elected BC NDP government will also invest $5 million in the Prince Rupert Port Authority to help grow the local tourism economy. The funding will support work with the cruise terminal, local government, and businesses to expand cruise operations and build on Prince Rupert’s success as a growing destination for cruise ships, supporting good jobs for people in the community." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Develop a Resort Municipality Strategy. Work in consultation with the municipalities on a plan to help ensure they can expand their tourism opportunities." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Under the initiative, the flagship Celebration of Light event will serve as the focal point of a coordinated effort to restore world-class festivals to the city’s waterfront, alongside the return of the beloved Vancouver Santa Claus Parade and key investments in the Granville Pedestrian Zone." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Under the initiative, the flagship Celebration of Light event will serve as the focal point of a coordinated effort to restore world-class festivals to the city’s waterfront, alongside the return of the beloved Vancouver Santa Claus Parade and key investments in the Granville Pedestrian Zone." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2026-10-23

"Work with the federal government to build a new B.C. shipyard, in partnership with shipbuilders and labour, creating thousands of jobs across BC, supporting national defence and helping expand BC’s shipbuilding industry so that we can build the next generation of B.C. Ferries. BC has up to $250 million available through the Strategic Investment Fund to leverage private sector investments and federal funding through the Canada-BC Shared Prosperity Agreement reached with Prime Minister Carney." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Make the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund permanent, with $60 million in annual funding, including dedicated support to help tariff-impacted forestry mills modernize, protect jobs and reach new markets." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Invite Coastal communities to express interest in identifying sites for shipbuilding expansion." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-21

"Audit SkilledTradesBC. We don’t need more bureaucracy to build a skilled workforce. We will review the Crown Corporation to ensure it is meeting its mandate." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Restore pathways into trades and work: bring back shop classes, expand apprenticeships, dual-credit programs and paid work experience" — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"• Connect high school education to trades, careers and opportunity. Give students more opportunities to begin career training and qualifications before graduation. We will bring back shop classes and build shop facilities in new schools.

• Expand dual-credit programs, apprenticeships and paid work experience with post-secondary institutions and employers. We will make it easier for schools to hire qualified Red Seal tradespeople, musicians, athletes and other experts.

• We will make it easier for apprentices to stay employed during technical training and work with employers to expand training in skilled trades and other occupations where BC needs workers."

— Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Eby’s new “Built in BC and Canadian” plan will apply to ministries, Crown agencies and health authorities, and require them to put B.C. and Canadian-made goods and materials to work on public projects, wherever it is viable. It means that where a BC or Canadian supplier is available to supply goods and materials at a competitive price and on time, it must be sourced domestically." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Require projects to buy from B.C. or Canadian suppliers when they can deliver on budget and on time." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Municipalities will be encouraged to do the same and be helped to source Canadian products for local infrastructure." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"To demonstrate leadership, this new approach will immediately apply to the construction of the nation-building North Coast Transmission Line. BC Hydro will be directed to build 70% of Phase 1 towers and 100% of Phase 2 towers with Canadian steel." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Set minimum requirements for B.C. and Canadian-made materials in public infrastructure, including wood, steel, aluminum and cement." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Apply penalties to U.S.-made goods and materials, which will count against these requirements." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"We will appoint a BC rep in Washington, D.C., joining Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec in defending our interests against attempts to punish BC products, including softwood lumber." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18

"Hiring incentive for young people: During the trade war, the Youth Hiring Tax Credit offers a $5,000 refundable tax credit for small businesses that hire a young person (aged 18–30) for their first full-time, 12-month job." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Expanding the Youth Climate Corps: We will expand our investment in the Youth Climate Corps of BC, providing $4 million annually to scale up workforce development and training opportunities for young people across BC. From providing FireSmart home assessments to ecological restoration and invasive species removal, the Youth Climate Corps of BC connects youth aged 17-30 with important job opportunities offering a livable wage to help build up climate resiliency." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13

"Jobs for BC youth. A First Job Tax Credit that will provide a tax credit to businesses on the first $5,000 in payroll costs. This will provide opportunities for young British Columbians to find their first job and get their foot on the ladder to success." — Ready to Deliver, retrieved 2026-10-18