Hey everyone, I’m trying to get a better grasp of the upcoming BC election, and it’s feeling overwhelming. I’ve been looking into the main parties—BC NDP, BC Conservatives, BC Greens, and BC United (formerly BC Liberals)—and while I can find plenty of positives, I’m curious about what the potential downsides of each party’s platform could be.

For example, what are some negative effects that might come from their policies if they get into power? What should I be wary of when considering each party?

From what I can tell:

NDP might have issues with their housing and healthcare expansion being unsustainable or discouraging investments.

Conservatives seem to be pushing for privatization in healthcare and other sectors, which could lead to inequities.

Greens have aggressive climate and tax policies, but could that hurt the economy or jobs in certain industries?

BC United focuses on privatizing childcare and housing solutions, but is that going to solve affordability, or just make things worse?

What do you think are the realistic downsides of these policies? I’m hoping to get some insights from people who have been following BC politics more closely than I have.

Would love to hear your thoughts!