
Policy Platform
A vision for British Columbia that works for everyone.
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UNIVERSAL BC DIVIDEND
What We Propose: A guaranteed $1,000/month tax-free dividend for every BC resident — no applications, no strings attached.
Why It Matters:
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Directly combats poverty and inflation by giving people spending power.
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Boosts small businesses and local economies.
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Reduces dependence on bureaucratic welfare programs.
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Funded through a mix of responsible budget reform, resource revenues, and modest tax shifts — not a wealth tax.
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HEALTHCARE THAT ACTUALLY HELPS
What We Propose: Rapid training programs for nurses, PSWs, and GPs.
Fast-tracked licensing for foreign-trained professionals. A specialized provincial Cancer Response Fund for families hit hardest. More mobile clinics in rural communities.
Why It Matters:
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Waitlists are unacceptable — and preventable.
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We’ve lived through medical loss and understand the stakes.
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We can fund more care by cutting administrative waste and middle management.
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EDUCATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
What We Propose: Financial literacy, trades, and entrepreneurship added to the high school curriculum. Free community college and trades training for BC residents under 30. Startup grants for under-25s building new businesses or tech solutions. Faster certification pathways for skilled workers (welders, mechanics, etc.).
Why It Matters:
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The economy has changed. Our education system hasn’t.
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Not everyone needs a degree — but everyone deserves opportunity.
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Let’s build a generation of makers, builders, and owners.
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FAMILY & COMMUNITY SECURITY
What We Propose: Province-wide childcare expansion, focused on flexible, in-home and microcentre options. Increased support for family caregivers and foster families. A modernized Disability Benefit that rewards independence and work where possible. Youth mental health hubs in every region.
Why It Matters:
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No child should grow up hungry or unsupported.
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Caregivers need help — not burnout.
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This is how we build safer, stronger communities.
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LAND VALUE TAX REFORM
What We Propose: Implement a 0.8% tax on unimproved land value to replace inefficient property taxes, the Property Transfer Tax, and the Speculation & Vacancy Tax—generating $12 billion annually while exempting buildings and improvements to end speculation and boost housing supply.
Why It Matters:
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Captures community-created wealth from public investments, making taxation fairer and providing relief to 70-90% of households.
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Rewards productivity by incentivizing development, increasing construction by up to 32% and reducing vacant properties.
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Addresses BC's affordability crisis by promoting efficient land use, lowering rents, and fostering economic growth for families.
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BCFUND ME: CIVIC CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM
What We Propose: Launch BCFundMe, a province-backed platform for nonprofits, municipalities, individuals, and organizations to crowdsource community projects—like fixing potholes or building parks—with government matching donations and issuing tax credits to contributors for transparent, collaborative funding.
Why It Matters:
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Empowers citizens by directing funds to local needs, rebuilding trust in how tax dollars are spent and fostering civic pride.
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Enhances government transparency through real-time tracking of projects and outcomes, reducing disconnection from public spending.
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CLEAN, RELIABLE NUCLEAR ENERGY
What We Propose: Accelerate the adoption of small modular reactors (SMRs) to replace fossil fuels and back up intermittent renewables.
Why It Matters:
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Nuclear is zero-emission, scalable, and safe.
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Helps BC meet its climate goals while keeping energy affordable.
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Supports energy independence and creates skilled jobs in engineering and trades.
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HOUSING REFORM FOR A LIVABLE BC
What We Propose: End exclusionary zoning — legalize townhomes, duplexes, and rentals across urban cores. A provincial land use strategy that focuses on building supply, not bureaucracy. Immediate audit of unused public land and office space for conversion into housing. Renter support via dividends instead of clumsy subsidies.
Why It Matters:
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Young people can’t afford to live here. That’s not freedom.
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The dream of home ownership should be possible again — not a fantasy.
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We must build for people, not hedge funds.
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RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE WEALTH
What We Propose: Create a BC Sovereign Wealth Fund using royalties from forestry, mining, LNG, and water rights. Transparent accounting for all Crown revenues. Tie extraction to local job creation and environmental standards.
Why It Matters:
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BC’s resources belong to its people — not just big corporations.
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Norway built a $1.6T fund off oil. We can do the same with our resources — sustainably.
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Future generations deserve to benefit from today’s economic activity.
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FREEDOM, PRIVACY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
What We Propose: Digital privacy protections and algorithm transparency for government apps and education platforms. End overreach in surveillance and "emergency" powers. Annual public audits of MLAs’ expenses and public contracts.
Why It Matters:
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A freer society starts with honest government.
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Privacy is not a luxury — it's a right.
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We deserve institutions we can actually trust.
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BC HEMP REVIVAL
What We Propose: Revitalize BC's industrial hemp industry by easing farming regulations, providing incentives for cultivation and processing, and integrating hemp into sustainable resource strategies—creating jobs in rural areas and exporting eco-friendly products like textiles, biofuels, and building materials.
Why It Matters:
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Boosts economic growth in underserved communities, generating thousands of green jobs and diversifying agriculture.
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Promotes environmental sustainability by replacing high-impact materials with renewable hemp, reducing carbon footprints and supporting biodiversity.
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Enhances prosperity for young families through affordable, innovative industries that keep talent in BC.

A Future Worth Building
We’re not here to manage decline — we’re here to build a BC that’s fair, free, and full of opportunity. Our vision isn’t just a policy plan. It’s a promise: to fight for a province where you can build your future without leaving your home behind.
This is the BC Renewal Party.
Let’s renew British Columbia — together.