economy: British Columbia election reporting

Wednesday, October 7

Election newsAnnouncement

Conservative Party of BC releases economic plan with PST cut and permitting changes

Lorne Doerkson announced the Conservative Party of BC's economic platform in Surrey on October 7, proposing to scrap the PST on business investment for three years and pass a 120-day permitting law for major projects.

2:39 pm PT2 min read

Election newsReported

BC NDP promises $500M relief fund for small businesses hit by tariffs and wildfires

The BC NDP says a re-elected government would offer interest-free loans of up to $1 million and a new youth hiring tax credit for small businesses facing U.S. tariffs and wildfire losses.

12:07 pm PT2 min read