British Columbia
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The BC election no one wanted
The government of British Columbia is calling an election, just two years into a majority mandate and with an opposition mostly in disarray
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Where do B.C. parties stand on big health care challenges?
B.C.’s political parties offered policy ideas, but most fall short of proposing a comprehensive solution to what ails the health care system
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The B.C. election is bringing drug policy in the wrong direction
The campaign should be a chance to rethink B.C.’s approach to the mental health and substance use crisis
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B.C.’s snap election and DRIPA: Advancing human rights
All political parties must make an unqualified commitment that the basic human rights of every person— and every people— are sacred and non-negotiable.
In February 2025, the CCPA closed its BC Office. However, most of the people formerly associated with the BC Office are continuing their work at a new organization—BC Policy Solutions. An amicable separation agreement has been reached between the two organizations, and we encourage people to continue to support the good work of both the CCPA and BC Policy Solutions. The CCPA continues to ensure the voices and concerns of British Columbians are included in its national independent research, analysis and expertise and BC Policy Solutions continues to support the CCPA’s important research work on issues affecting all Canadians.
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What would happen if B.C. scrapped public auto insurance?
In British Columbia’s election, public auto insurance is in the crosshairs. How does the system work—and compare to other provinces?
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Taxing the rich: What’s on the table in the 2026 B.C. election?
Different parties have different ideas for how to reform the B.C. tax system and potentially make the rich pay a fairer share.
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B.C.’s fiscal choices after the provincial election
No matter which party wins, there are some difficult choices coming in the next fiscal year.
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Painting itself into a corner: LNG and the climate-affordability trade-off in B.C.
The B.C. government has painted itself into a corner by claiming to be climate action leaders while at the same time encouraging increased gas production…
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Building better
Community benefits agreements are a creative and effective way to build a better construction workforce
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Working for a Living Wage
Inflation has come down from the historic highs recorded in 2022 but the cost of living in Metro Vancouver continues to increase rapidly
