Election 2026: Campaign Roundup - Day 24

Welcome to Day 24 of our British Columbia 2026 Campaign Roundup!

We're bringing you daily updates on all the policy proclamations, platform promises, and political point-scoring from the campaign trail.

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Campaign Roundup - Day 24:

• Party leaders faced off in the only televised debate of the election last night, with NDP Leader David Eby, Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson, and Green Leader Emily Lowan debating health care, housing affordability, taxes, public safety, and Indigenous issues. Doerkson criticized the NDP’s record on taxes and health care, while Eby defended his government’s spending and policies. The debate also featured a clash over the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), with Doerkson arguing it has created division and Eby saying his government is working to protect private property rights. You can watch the debate here if you missed it.
  
  
• CentreBC has released its 2026 election platform, outlining commitments on affordability, health care, public safety and economic growth. The party says its plan focuses on measurable commitments and a balanced approach to government, with an emphasis on strengthening public services while supporting the private sector.
  
  
• The BC NDP released the costing for David Eby’s campaign commitments, projecting a $2 billion reduction in BC’s deficit by 2028-29. The plan relies on approximately $1 billion in new revenue from income tax increases on the top 3.88% of earners and $730 million from targeted economic growth. Eby said the commitments would fund health care, address rising costs and create jobs, while accusing the Conservatives of making $5 billion in uncosted promises.
  
  
• OneBC announced a policy to end provincial taxpayer funding for elective abortions from 28 weeks of pregnancy until birth, while maintaining public funding for medically necessary care in cases involving serious risks to the mother or severe fetal complications. The party also pledged to expand funding for pregnancy care centres across BC, including counselling, maternity and infant supplies, parenting resources and referrals.
  
  
• Wondering who’s running in your riding? Elections BC has published the final list of candidates for the October 24th provincial election, with 355 candidates across 93 electoral districts. Check the full candidate list to see who’s on your ballot. If you aren’t sure which provincial riding you’re in, enter your address into Elections BC’s My District App to find your electoral district.

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