British Columbia’s three major parties leaned into their ideological divides Tuesday, with the Green Party the first to release a full platform ahead of this month’s provincial election.
Green Leader Sonia Furstenau announced the platform in Victoria with a heavy focus on taxing the wealthy in order to support the “well-being” of B.C. residents, ranging from mental health to environment and government accountability.
The 72-page platform includes proposals to double existing property tax rates for homes valued at over $3 million and an 18 per cent proposed tax on corporate profits over $1 billion.
The taxes would “help address housing challenges and fund infrastructure investments,” as well as support
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