British Columbia NDP leader David Eby launched his party's election platform, promising a $1,000 grocery rebate for each household and repeatedly criticizing rival Conservative Party leader John Rustad. Eby also addressed criticism from Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, who labelled the NDP 'Communist,' by highlighting the party's focus on supporting struggling households.
New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help British Columbia households with a $1,000 grocery rebate, in an election platform that mentions rival B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad more than 50 times.
"I would just say to Mr. Wilson people are struggling out there and we need to provide support to them." The platform estimates government revenue to drop by more than $1.5 billion due to its proposals, and forecasts the province's budget deficit to increase next year from the projected $6.7 billion to $9.6 billion.Eby said the grocery rebate aims to help as many people as possible because previous government rebate and relief measures required income tests or having auto insurance or paying hydro bills.
Rustad's plans would double the cost of car insurance for young people and result in home care cuts for older people, said Eby, adding the B.C. Conservative leader was part of previous B.C. Liberal governments that implemented drastic service reductions.Rustad has announced several economic initiatives in recent days, and on Wednesday introduced a plan to end the provincial insurance corporation's monopoly on basic vehicle insurance.
A statement from the Conservatives says they would eliminate B.C.'s nearly $9-billion deficit within two terms of government and require voter approval of any new taxes, through referendum or an election. Eby said the NDP's platform, "An Action Plan For You," pledges to make life better for families, youth and older people.
Green Leader Sonia Furstenau said in a statement both the NDP and B.C. Conservatives are showing they have little to offer B.C. voters.
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