In this two-photograph panel; B.C. NDP Leader David Eby, left, and B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad, right, pause while addressing supporters on election night, in Vancouver on October 19, 2024.The outcome of B.C.’s historically close provincial election remains unclear, pending recounts and the final count of absentee and mail-in ballots.
“It’s going to go where it’s clear that things can proceed in a timely manner and where decisions can be made,” she said.“The big concern and the message from business and the electorate in this election is that affordability and a strong economy are top of mind. So that’s what I think people are waiting to hear from whoever may form the next government.”
Gardner believes the Greens’ platform if enacted, would “unleash a frenzy of tax increases, spending, red tape and regulation.”“British Columbia’s economy is already under pressure. We have $100 billion of projects that are now coming to an end. We don’t have another $100 billion of projects in the pipeline ready to go.