Economic Prosperity

Imagine a British Columbia where our Province is leading in The Future of Work, Transportation and Innovation. Where time, expense and emissions from commuting are the lowest in the world.  Where British Columbians spend their time productively; raising their children, creating value through work or enjoying the natural beauty of the Province and people in it.  They collaborate because they know the best job security is a thriving economy and British Columbia easily attracts investment.

Vision for the Economy:

Champion Free Enterprise:  Small business & entrepreneurs fuel our Province.  We must terminate the NDP’s Collective Benefits Agreement restricting 85% of contractors in the province in favor of unionized shops that come with expensive fees. 

Stimulate Economic Recovery:  We need to accelerate infrastructure projects that create jobs and opportunity. We must decrease operational spending through efficiency, accountability and reporting. Finally we need to provide tax relief for small businesses.  We cannot tax ourselves into prosperity. 

Provide Representation for Farmers:  Farmers need the Province to revisit Bill 52 which prevents land owners from building a secondary non-farm-use dwelling for immediate family.  Farmers also need the ability to sell processed goods at the end of their driveways. As one farmer put it, “I am allowed to sell garlic and tomatoes, but not salsa”.  Grocers need to negotiate contract terms that allow them to sell local produce in season and recognition of greenhouse production so local farmers can get their produce to market for all of us to enjoy. We also need to rethink taxing farmers for using their own well water and for TransLink which will unlikely ever connect farm land.

 Export Innovation and Clean Energy:  Just as B.C. was the hub in the Dot Com era we need to lead in Self-Driving vehicle innovation and Clean Energy. We need to get pipelines built so we can safely provide international markets with access to ethically sourced clean Oil and Liquid Natural Gas without the risk of a derailment into the Fraser River.  

Increase Manufacturing and Self Reliance:  We need to expand from resource extraction to manufacturing and technology. COVID highlighted our lack of self-sufficiency as we exported the raw materials for Personal Protective Equipment only to find we may not be able to import the finished product.  We need to reduce bureaucracy, fees and the price of gas to attract investment.  ‘Made in Langley’ with access to transportation infrastructure and the border will provide security and local jobs.