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Still deciding? Catch up on key issues shaping B.C.'s election campaign

From housing to forestry to climate change, find what matters to you when it comes to voting for B.C.'s next leader.

Voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT Saturday, Oct. 19

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Photo illustration featuring B.C. NDP Leader David Eby, left, B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad, centre, and B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press, Ben Nelms/CBC)

The 2024 British Columbia election is on Oct. 19 and if you're still trying to catch up on the issues that matter the most to you, read on.

From forestry to climate change to housing and affordability, CBC News has been covering the three main parties' campaign promises and pledges on issues that matter most to British Columbians.

You can find all of our election stories here.

Below is a list of highlights by topic.

WATCH | Breaking down the B.C. election:

B.C.s close and controversial election explained

3 days ago
Duration 5:44
With B.C.s governing NDP and the insurgent Conservatives running neck and neck ahead of the provincial election, Lyndsay Duncombe breaks down how a party with just eight seats is within striking distance of winning and why Greens and Independents could make all the difference.
LISTEN | The B.C. election campaign so far:

Platform comparisons

For a quick comparison of where the partiesstand on key issues, you can visit our party platform comparison:

For a more in-depth look at each party's platform, you can read ourstories on the B.C. Green Party, B.C. NDP and Conservative Party of B.C. from the day their platforms were released:

You can also watch profiles of party leaders:

Each of the party leaders was invited to an interview with CBC'sThe Early Edition in the final week of the campaign.You can listen to those segments below:

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby makes his case for his party ahead of the provincial election.
B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau makes her case for her party ahead of the provincial election.
The Conservative Party of B.C. did not respond to requests for an interview with Leader John Rustad ahead of election day but he has shared his stance on key issues throughout the campaign.

Independents

There are also a record number of Independent candidates running in this election. Learn more about how that could shape the election:


Leaders' debate

WATCH | The only televised leaders' debate of the campaign:

BC Leaders Debate 2024

11 days ago
Duration 1:29:50
The leaders of the three main parties debate on key issues that matter to British Columbians.

Economy, housing and affordability

WATCH | Affordability a key issue determining voters' election picks:

How are B.C. voters factoring in the issue of affordability this election?

16 days ago
Duration 1:33
Affordability and the cost of living are major election topics as the three main political parties compete for votes. BC Today callers shared which party they think will best address the issue with host Michelle Eliot.

Education and child care

WATCH | Party leaders take opposing stances on having SOGI materials in schools:

SOGI 123 a key issue in B.C. election campaign

23 days ago
Duration 4:11
The B.C. Conservative Party is promising to change the way sexuality and diversity are taught in schools if elected. SOGI 123 teaching materials have been the subject of controversy since they were provided to classrooms in 2016. And as Chad Pawson explains, the educational resources are proving to be a key issue in this campaign.

Environment, climate change and natural resources

WATCH | Experts ask voters to turn their focus to the future of forestry:

Future of forestry in B.C. should be a central election question, experts say

8 days ago
Duration 4:10
In 2020, the province vowed to change the way trees are logged and biodiversity is protected. Those close to the issue say B.C. voters should pay close attention to which parties are committed to following through on that work. Chad Pawson reports.

Health care, mental health and addiction

WATCH | Some B.C. residents oppose NDP and Conservatives' promise to up involuntary care:

Residents rally in Prince George against involuntary care

8 days ago
Duration 2:31
Several dozen rallied in Prince George against involuntary treatment on Friday. Both the B.C. NDP and the B.C. Conservatives want to expand involuntary care for people struggling with brain injuries, mental illness, and severe addictions who are apprehended under the Mental Health Act. But as Hanna Peterson reports, opponents say putting more resources into voluntary help is the answer.

Indigenous relationships and reconciliation

WATCH | Here's where the parties stand on reconciliation efforts:

How the election could change B.C.'s course on reconciliation

19 days ago
Duration 4:20
Indigenous leaders in B.C. are hoping the pace of reconciliation will continue following the provincial election, with the province having made progress on 60 of the 89 actions under its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act so far. But there is concern the outcome of the election could stall or reverse the provinces path to reconciliation.

Public safety


How to vote

Advance voting smashed previous records, with over a million ballots cast by Oct. 16, representingmore than 28 per cent of all registered electors and putting the province on track for a big overall turnout.

Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.PT on Saturday.

Anyone who wants to vote on election day can choose the most convenient voting station onthis list. You can type your address in to figure out which riding you're inhere.


Get the results live

B.C. Election Night
CBC News is providing full coverage of the B.C. provincial election. (CBC)

On election night,Oct. 19, join CBC hosts from7 p.m. to 11 p.m.to watch and listen toBC Votes 2024: a special evening of election programming featuring guest interviews and in-depth expert analysis on all CBC B.C. platforms.

Online:Stream onCBC News BC,CBC Gemandcbc.ca/bcas well as onTikTokandYouTube.
TV:Live on CBC Television (check your TV service provider for channel).
Listen:Starting at8 p.m.on CBC Radio One orlisten online.