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B.C. Election “Basics” 2013. Compiled / edited by Mr. Cupit April 2013. Leader’s debate. New Democratic Party (NDP). Leader: Adrian Dix Seats in last election: 35 / 84 Current polls: 45% Percentage of last vote: 42.2%
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B.C. Election “Basics” 2013 Compiled / edited by Mr. Cupit April 2013
New Democratic Party (NDP) • Leader: Adrian Dix • Seats in last election: 35 / 84 • Current polls: 45% • Percentage of last vote: 42.2% Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_general_election,_2013 http://bc2013.com/
New Democratic Party (NDP) Tax money to be spent on social programs Increase the tax on corporations and the wealthy Funding for universities and colleges Tax relief for poor people and families Goal to ‘eradicate’ child poverty (highest in the country) Money for health care EQUALITY
Liberal Party of B.C. • Leader: Christy Clark • Seats in last election: 49 / 84 • Current polls: 28% • Percentage of last vote: 45.82% • Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_general_election,_2013 • http://bc2013.com/
Liberal Party of B.C. • Tax cuts for families and individuals • Expanding trade to Asia • Control spending, balance the provincial budget • Economic growth • Encourage and support diversity • Sustainable health care • Job creation and ‘open’ government
Green Party of B.C. • Leader: Jane Stark • Seats in last election: 0 / 84 • Current polls: 11% • Percentage of last vote: 8.21% • Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_general_election,_2013 • http://bc2013.com/
Green Party of B.C. Tax money to be used for “green economy” Protection of the environment Gender equality Social justice Sustainable use of natural resources People and communities
Conservative Party of B.C. • Leader: John Cummins • Seats in last election: 0 / 84 • Current polls: 8% • Percentage of last vote: 2.1 % • Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_general_election,_2013 • http://bc2013.com/
Conservative Party of B.C. Fair taxes Creating jobs for people born in B.C. Balanced or surplus budgets Repeal of carbon tax Funding of justice programs More testing in schools Fiscal restraint