YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Seven years of NDP government has failed British Columbians
As the Legislature adjourns for the summer and we get closer to the October 2024 election, the results of this NDP government’s seven years in power are clear, the NDP has left British Columbians worse off by every metric. Despite promises and continuous announcements, the reality is stark: David Eby’s NDP government has failed to deliver the results on the issues that matter most to British Columbians.
Public safety has been completely abandoned under the current government. David Eby’s soft-on-crime policies and catch-and release justice system has put communities in danger by allowing repeat violent offenders to walk free. Under his leadership, the rights of violent criminals have been prioritized over the rights of law-abiding citizens to feel safe in their own communities.
Meanwhile, small businesses, the backbone of B.C.’s economy are struggling to survive amidst rampant theft, vandalism, and crime on top of skyrocketing inflation and more than 30 new or increased NDP taxes. These businesses are integral to providing jobs and services, and their struggles are a direct reflection of the deteriorating safety and security in our towns and cities.
British Columbia’s healthcare system is in a state of crisis. The NDP’s so-called “new normal” in healthcare has led to crippling staff shortages, record-long wait times, and regular closures of Emergency Rooms across the province. Our province now has the longest walk-in wait times in Canada, and shockingly, one in five residents do not have access to a family doctor. This is not just a political failure, but also a moral one as it impacts the wellbeing and lives of countless British Columbians.