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title: "Three BC parties offer opposite tax plans as the province faces a projected $13.8 billion deficit"
description: "The NDP proposes new taxes on high incomes and a gas tax pause. The Conservatives promise tax cuts. The Greens want a wealth tax on assets above $50 million."
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Taxes are the central argument in British Columbia's provincial election, and on October 9 Global News reported the three main parties have taken opposite positions as the province faces a projected deficit of about $13.8 billion.

The Canadian Press, cited in the report, says whoever wins on October 24 will have to deal with that deficit from their first day in government.

## What the NDP is proposing

[David Eby](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/david-eby) and the BC NDP say they would raise income taxes on people already in the two highest brackets, which start at about $190,000 per year. They would also add a new bracket for anyone making more than $1 million. At the same time, Eby says the NDP would suspend provincial gas taxes to reduce costs at the pump.

The Conservatives say a tax increase on incomes above $190,000 would drive away doctors and other professionals the province needs.

## What the Conservatives are proposing

[Lorne Doerkson](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/lorne-doerkson) and the Conservative Party of BC are promising no new taxes. The party says it would eliminate the provincial sales tax on some items and cut provincial income taxes by $1,000 for nearly every working British Columbian. Doerkson has described cutting taxes as a way to "supercharge" the economy.

## What the Greens are proposing

[Emily Lowan](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/emily-lowan) and the BC Greens are proposing a wealth tax rather than changes to income taxes. According to Global News, the Greens would charge 5% on net wealth above $50 million, 10% on net wealth above $100 million, and 20% on net wealth above $1 billion. A wealth tax applies to the total value of assets held, not to income earned in a year.

## What voters can do

Advance voting is open from October 16 to 21. Voting day is October 24. You can check your registration and find your voting place at Elections BC, electionsbc.ca. Candidate and party profiles for all three parties are on this site at [/bc/provincial-2026/parties/bc-ndp](/bc/provincial-2026/parties/bc-ndp), [/bc/provincial-2026/parties/conservative-party-of-bc](/bc/provincial-2026/parties/conservative-party-of-bc), and [/bc/provincial-2026/parties/bc-green-party](/bc/provincial-2026/parties/bc-green-party).

## Sitemap

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