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BC NDP · BC provincial 2026

# BC NDP in the news

Dated coverage of BC NDP, each entry naming its publisher and date. This is an index of other people's reporting, not our own.

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## Reporting on BC NDP

- ### [LNG Canada to go ahead with Phase 2 in Kitimat, B.C. ](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/09/29/lng-canada-to-go-ahead-with-phase-2-expansion-project-in-kitimat-bc/)

  The Canadian Press · September 29, 2026

  LNG Canada announced its final decision to build Phase 2 in Kitimat, doubling capacity to 28 million tonnes a year. The BC NDP claimed a share of the credit in its own release the same day.
- ### [Party leaders make economic, budget promises in Week 2 of B.C. election campaign ](https://energeticcity.ca/2026/09/28/b-c-election-campaigns-enter-second-week-with-candidate-policy-announcements/)

  The Canadian Press · September 28, 2026

  In Prince Rupert, Eby promised to double critical mineral exports within five years and said growth and an end to wasteful spending would bring down the deficit. An economist from the Business Council of B.C. said provincial spending has been out of control since 2021.
- ### [Kropp, Alexis, Jhaj and Monds named Abbotsford-Mission candidates ](https://abbynews.com/2026/09/28/gasper-alexis-jhaj-and-monds-to-seek-abbotsford-mission-seat/)

  Abbotsford News (Black Press) · September 28, 2026

  Former NDP MLA Pam Alexis will run in Abbotsford-Mission in the general election. The by-election she had been running in, set for September 26, was cancelled on September 22 when the general election was called.
- ### [Eby promises increase to B.C.’s speculation tax, create new “Unsold Condo Tax” ](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/25/eby-promises-increase-to-b-c-s-speculation-tax-create-new-unsold-condo-tax/)

  Maple Ridge News (Black Press) · September 25, 2026

  Eby promised a new tax on finished condos left unsold for more than a year and a higher speculation and vacancy tax. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson said new taxes on housing end up in the price families pay.
- ### [Eby focuses on U.S. health worker recruitment at Surrey border stop ](https://arrowlakesnews.com/2026/09/23/eby-focuses-on-u-s-health-worker-recruitment-at-surrey-border-stop/)

  Peace Arch News (Black Press) · September 23, 2026

  At the Peace Arch border crossing, Eby promised to triple the recruitment of U.S. health workers with a $15 million campaign, aiming for more than 2,400 recruits.
- ### [British Columbia’s next provincial election set for Oct. 24 after Eby calls early vote ](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/british-columbia-snap-election-2026-ndp-leader-david-eby-9.7349059)

  CBC News · September 22, 2026

  Eby called the election two years ahead of schedule, citing the trade conflict with the United States. The CBC reported that opponents called the move opportunist, and that health minister Ravi Kahlon and former emergency management minister Kelly Greene would not run again.

## Sources

A source marked SAYS SO ITSELF is the party's own material. It proves what the party claims, not that the claim is true.

1. [Registered political parties in British Columbia ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/Registered-Political-Parties-Information.pdf)Elections BC · checked September 30, 2026
2. [Candidate list for the October 24, 2026 general election ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Elections BC · checked September 30, 2026
3. [Current party standings, 43rd Parliament ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/current-party-standings)Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · checked September 30, 2026
4. [Statement of Votes, 2024 Provincial General Election ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Elections BC · checked September 30, 2026
5. [Statement of Votes, 2020 Provincial General Election ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2020-provincial-general-election.pdf)Elections BC · checked September 30, 2026
6. [Annual allowances to political parties ](https://elections.bc.ca/provincial-elections/provincial-financing/annual-allowances/)Elections BC · checked September 30, 2026
7. [Making a political contribution ](https://elections.bc.ca/provincial-elections/provincial-financing/making-a-political-contribution/)Elections BC · checked September 30, 2026
8. [Financial reporting and political contributions ](https://elections.bc.ca/candidates-parties/financial-reporting-and-political-contributions/)Elections BC · checked September 30, 2026
9. [Financial Reports and Political Contributions System, provincial search ](https://contributions.electionsbc.gov.bc.ca/pcs/Options.aspx)Elections BC · checked September 30, 2026
10. [BC NDP home page ](https://www.bcndp.ca/)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · checked September 30, 2026
11. [BC NDP media centre ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · checked September 30, 2026
12. [Results for You ](https://www.bcndp.ca/action-for-you)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · checked September 30, 2026
13. [David Eby launches election with plan to build B.C. strong amid Trump’s attacks ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/david-eby-launches-election-plan-build-bc-strong-amid-trumps-attacks)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published September 22, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
14. [Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/eby-triple-us-health-worker-recruitment)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published September 23, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
15. [Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/eby-pledges-new-built-bc-and-canada-buying-rules)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published September 24, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
16. [Eby to turn more empty condos into homes people can afford ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/eby-turn-more-empty-condos-homes-people-can-afford)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published September 25, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
17. [Doerkson’s first campaign commitment confirms healthcare to “take the brunt” of their cuts ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/doerksons-first-campaign-commitment-confirms-healthcare-take-brunt-their-cuts)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published September 27, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
18. [Eby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/eby-double-critical-mineral-exports-expand-port-prince-rupert)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published September 28, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
19. [David Eby secures largest private sector investment in Canadian history ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/david-eby-secures-largest-private-sector-investment-canadian-history)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published September 29, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
20. [Statement from BC NDP leader David Eby marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/statement-bc-ndp-leader-david-eby-marking-national-day-truth-and-reconciliation-and-orange)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published September 30, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
21. [David Eby and BC NDP focused on working together and fighting for people at 2025 Convention ](https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/david-eby-and-bc-ndp-focused-working-together-and-fighting-people-2025-convention)SAYS SO ITSELFBC NDP · published November 17, 2025 · checked September 30, 2026
22. [British Columbia’s next provincial election set for Oct. 24 after Eby calls early vote ](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/british-columbia-snap-election-2026-ndp-leader-david-eby-9.7349059)CBC News · published September 22, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
23. [Meet the party leaders running in B.C.’s provincial election ](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-provincial-election-party-leaders-list-9.7354333)CBC News (The Canadian Press) · published September 22, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
24. [Premier designate David Eby says B.C. NDP leadership acclamation “not how any of us expected this to end” ](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/david-eby-ndp-leadership-campaign-elections-bc-1.6623522)CBC News · published October 20, 2022 · checked September 30, 2026
25. [Eby focuses on U.S. health worker recruitment at Surrey border stop ](https://arrowlakesnews.com/2026/09/23/eby-focuses-on-u-s-health-worker-recruitment-at-surrey-border-stop/)Peace Arch News (Black Press), republished by Arrow Lakes News · published September 23, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
26. [Eby promises increase to B.C.’s speculation tax, create new “Unsold Condo Tax” ](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/25/eby-promises-increase-to-b-c-s-speculation-tax-create-new-unsold-condo-tax/)Maple Ridge News (Black Press) · published September 25, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
27. [B.C.’s Eby says NDP would tax new, unsold condos, raise speculation, vacancy fees ](https://nationalnewswatch.com/2026/09/25/b-c-s-eby-says-ndp-would-tax-new-unsold-condos-raise-speculation-vacancy-fees)The Canadian Press, via National Newswatch · published September 25, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
28. [Party leaders make economic, budget promises in Week 2 of B.C. election campaign ](https://energeticcity.ca/2026/09/28/b-c-election-campaigns-enter-second-week-with-candidate-policy-announcements/)The Canadian Press, via Energeticcity · published September 28, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
29. [Kropp, Alexis, Jhaj and Monds named Abbotsford-Mission candidates ](https://abbynews.com/2026/09/28/gasper-alexis-jhaj-and-monds-to-seek-abbotsford-mission-seat/)Abbotsford News (Black Press) · published September 28, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
30. [B.C. budget includes tax increases, 15K public job cuts, projected $13B deficit ](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-budget-2026-9.7094451)CBC News · published February 17, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
31. [BC Backs Off on DRIPA Amendments. For Now ](https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/04/14/BC-Backs-Off-DRIPA-Amendments/)The Tyee · published April 14, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
32. [First Nations say Eby backs down again, now seeks joint path on B.C. Indigenous law ](https://www.cp24.com/news/canada/2026/04/20/first-nations-say-eby-backs-down-again-on-bc-indigenous-law/)The Canadian Press, via CP24 · published April 19, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
33. [The provincial deficit dropped by $3.3 billion to $7.7 billion in 2025/26: Bailey ](https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/08/10/news/provincial-deficit-dropped-33-billion-77-billion-202526-bailey)The Canadian Press, via Canada’s National Observer · published August 10, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
34. [LNG Canada to go ahead with Phase 2 in Kitimat, B.C. ](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/09/29/lng-canada-to-go-ahead-with-phase-2-expansion-project-in-kitimat-bc/)The Canadian Press, via BNN Bloomberg · published September 29, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
35. [Prime Minister Carney welcomes LNG Canada Phase 2 ](https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/09/29/prime-minister-carney-welcomes-lng-canada-phase-2-second-largest)Prime Minister of Canada · published September 29, 2026 · checked September 30, 2026
36. [New Democratic Party, Encyclopedia of British Columbia ](https://www.knowbc.com/knowbc/Books/Encyclopedia-of-BC/N/New-Democratic-Party)KnowBC (Encyclopedia of British Columbia, Harbour Publishing) · checked September 30, 2026
37. [The New Democratic Party: A Look Back ](https://thetyee.ca/Election/Battleground/2005/05/11/NDPLookback/print.html)The Tyee · published May 11, 2005 · checked September 30, 2026

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