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# economy

2 stories, newest first. Times are Pacific.

## Wednesday, October 7

Election newsAnnouncement

### [Conservative Party of BC releases economic plan with PST cut and permitting changes](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/news/conservative-bc-economy-plan-october-2026)

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](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/news/bc-ndp-small-business-relief-fund-october-2026)

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

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