WATCH: The countdown to the Federal Election has begun. Early voting is over. Sept 20th is your last chance to cast a ballot for Canada's 44th general election. Richard Johnston a professor of political science at UBC shares his insights regarding the English language debate, leaders on the campaign trail, what the election polls are showing, and his prediction on what sort of a government we might see for our nation on Monday night.
“Our Rebuild B.C. plan will invest $8 billion over three years in places like here in Maple Ridge where much-needed projects and community improvements require funding and decisive action from the provincial government.”
Amid rising numbers of COVID-19 cases tied to B.C. schools, the BC Liberals are calling for a review of B.C.’s pandemic Back to School plan.
Under John Horgan and the NDP, average rents and property taxes continue to increase and fewer people can afford to buy homes.
He noted that the BC Liberals doubled MSP and the cost of housing, car insurance, and hydro all skyrocketed on their watch.
Laurie Throness says he made the decision to stay in the race after being encouraged to do so by his supporters.
A statement from the party says more than $441,000 has been raised in the first 15 days of October.