Vaughn Palmer: NDP's party platform mentions Conservative Leader John Rustad twice as often as NDP Leader David Eby. It's very deliberate

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby’s election platform was remarkably candid about the situation in B.C. after seven years of NDP government, two of them under his leadership.

On the cost of living: “For too many in British Columbia, it seems like life is as uncertain now as in the depth of the pandemic. Costs keep going up while paycheques can’t seem to keep pace.”

On housing affordability: “Too many people in B.C. think the dream of home ownership is out of reach. People in B.C. are paying too much for rent. In fact, 25 per cent of renters are spending more than half their monthly income on it.”

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

On access to health care: “We know too many people are struggling to get access to a family doctor or are stuck on long wait lists.”

On public safety: “Too many communities are struggling with the heavy challenges of toxic drugs and mental-health crises. And organized crime is getting smarter.”

Those are the big four issues that Eby promised to tackle on becoming premier. Also, the areas where he had promised to deliver significant results before the election.

These days he’s more likely........

© Vancouver Sun