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Conservatives Promise No New Taxes in BC Election

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  • Conservative candidate Lorne Doerkson says his party would not introduce new taxes if elected in British Columbia.
  • The snap election is set for Oct. 24, 2026 after the province called a vote last week.
  • BC NDP Leader David Eby promised a new tax on unsold condominiums and higher speculation and vacancy taxes.
  • Conservatives say the NDP raised the lowest income tax rate to 5.6% from 5.06% and froze brackets through 2030.