Thriving People
British Columbia can be a place where everyone has what they need to thrive. We envision a province with no homelessness, no poverty, and no preventable deaths. Every person in BC deserves barrier-free access to the services, supports and spaces necessary for their wellbeing.
For too long, our systems have been designed to benefit some, but not all. This has left many behind—Indigenous communities, people with disabilities and those experiencing poverty continue to face systemic barriers. We must recognize that a truly safe and secure province depends on the wellbeing of everyone—and that no one can be left behind as we build a better future.
By addressing Indigenous relations, health, mental health, drug policy, poverty, seniors’ issues, and disability and accessibility together, we can see that a thriving province depends on a holistic approach. We must ensure that every person—regardless of age, ability, social condition or identity—has access to the supports they need to live a dignified life.
The groundwork has already been laid by experts and those with lived experience. Their research, position papers and wisdom have helped inform our decision-making. We believe the best policy ideas come from those most impacted. Our commitment is to ensure that health and social services are robust, creating the conditions for all people in BC to thrive.
Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation
Vision
We recognise Indigenous rights and title in British Columbia. We will uphold Indigenous self-determination, address rights and title and support the customary roles and lives of Indigenous peoples.
How we’re thinking about this
The rights of Indigenous peoples are inherent, existing and cannot be infringed upon. First Nations hold rights and title to the land because it was never legally surrendered or ceded—and historic treaties have not been honoured. Ignoring this reality is not only unjust but also creates uncertainty and leads to costly, protracted litigation for the province.
Vision
Making British Columbians the healthiest people possible.
How we’re thinking about this
Preventing illness isn’t just the compassionate thing to do—it’s also the fiscally responsible choice. As climate change intensifies and the world becomes an increasingly complex and hazardous environment—whether through pandemics like COVID-19, air pollution or toxic chemicals in our water and clothing—our healthcare system must focus on keeping people well.
Health
Mental Health
Vision
Comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care meets people where they’re at and creates the conditions for everyone to be well.
How we’re thinking about this
People struggling with mental health, people in crisis, or those living with mental illness are not “moral failures” — and we must not treat them as such. Mental health needs to be viewed like any other health issue—and must be properly resourced within our public system.
Vision
Ending preventable drug deaths through evidence-based policies, and solutions grounded in dignity and care.
How we’re thinking about this
Drug use is a health and social issue—not a criminal one. It is clear that punitive measures, such as prohibition, fail to foster a safe and healthy society. Instead, we must recognize that people who use drugs deserve safety, respect and access to compassionate, evidence-based care—and we must create legislation that reflects this need.
Drug Policy
Poverty
Vision
The Elimination of Poverty in British Columbia.
How we’re thinking about this
Poverty is a political choice. There has long been a misguided belief that poverty is the result of an individuals failure. We know it is far more complex than that; the decisions that we have made have created systemic, entrenched, poverty in British Columbia. This is not inevitable—we can make different choices and have different outcomes. Investing well, early and fairly in all people, is the best and most cost-effective way to reduce poverty.
Vision
Seniors are valued, secure, and supported to live the lives they want.
How we’re thinking about this
Seniors in British Columbia are a very diverse group. While some are among the wealthiest residents, having greatly benefited from housing wealth, many others are on fixed incomes and struggling with the cost of living crisis. In 2023, 9.7% of food bank clients were over 65 years old.
Seniors
Disability & Accessibility
Vision
Creating a province that enables all people with disabilities to live and thrive with dignity.
How we’re thinking about this
Creating a safer and more inclusive province requires a holistic approach that addresses multiple facets of accessibility and support so that those in our province with disabilities can live with dignity and financial security.
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