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title: "What Vancouver's seven civic parties say about the economy"
description: "Vancouver Is Awesome compiled economy platform positions from all seven mainstream parties ahead of the October 17 election, covering property taxes, small business, permitting, and job creation."
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Vancouver Is Awesome published a side-by-side of all seven mainstream parties' economic platforms on October 7, compiled by reporter Mike Howell from news conferences, press releases and party websites. With ten days until the October 17 election, the comparison covers property taxes, small business support, permitting, and job creation.

The positions span a range. ABC Vancouver calls for a zero per cent property tax increase in 2027 and wants to make city hall permitting faster and rebuild or revamp five community centres. COPE plans to hire 400 unionized frontline workers and create an Industrial Land Reserve to protect the city's remaining industrial land for well-paying jobs. The Green Party of Vancouver commits to keeping property tax increases in line with inflation and opening vacant city commercial spaces to businesses and community organizations. OneCity would allow more corner stores in residential areas and have city staff produce a neighbourhood economy action plan within one year. TEAM would reinstate the Vancouver Economic Commission and diversify the economy beyond real estate development by supporting technology, life sciences and film sectors. Vote Vancouver calls for a small business concierge to guide permit applications, and plans to compete for major events. The Vancouver Liberals would create a Vancouver Economic Development Agency as an independent organization focused on attracting investment and head offices, and implement a Buy Vancouver strategy using the city's nearly $800 million in annual purchasing to support Canadian businesses.

All seven positions are the parties' own claims, compiled by Vancouver Is Awesome from party materials. None of these commitments has been independently costed, audited, or verified. A voter comparing platforms on the economy, housing, public safety and other topics can read each party's full profile at [/parties](/parties). Advance voting is open through October 10 at locations listed on the City of Vancouver's website.

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