The BC Liberals didn't just reduce taxes, they reduced them dramatically, and now British Columbians enjoy among the lowest tax rates in all of Canada. And those most in need earning under $16,000 pay no income taxes at all.
2. A stronger economy
BC has created over 420,000 new jobs since 2001, but the BC Liberals are not stopping there. Their new Economic Plan will cut taxes, protect savings, and stimulate investment to ensure BC is well positioned to face the economic shifts of our world.
3. Strong Fiscal Management
After years of NDP mismanagement, the BC Liberals have cut wasteful spending.
4. Improved health care
Thanks to a better economy, the BC Liberals have invested an additional $6 billion in BC's health care. It means you’ll have access to more doctors and nurses and see a dramatic reduction in waiting time.
5. More affordable housing
5. More affordable housingThe BC Liberals are committed to creating more than 4,000 new units of supportive housing to help those most in need - a 300% increase from 2001.
6. A cleaner environment
The most comprehensive environmental protection initiative in BC history, LiveSmart BC promotes smart choices to save energy, water and fuel.
7. Safer neighborhoods
The BC Liberals have enacted policies to track and prosecute online predators and violent crimes have reduced throughout BC.
8. Better public transportation
Investing $14-billion in the Provincial Transit Plan to build new rapid transit, rapid buses, and purchase 1,500 new, clean energy buses.
9. Improved education
The BC Liberals have increased per student funding to its highest level in history, added 25,000 new post secondary spaces, and recently created five new universities.
10. Strong Leadership
As Premier, Gordon Campbell has shown the leadership and determination to turn our economy around. Building on those results, he has the vision to tackle the challenges we face today and tomorrow.