B.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care

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David Eby, leader of British Columbia's NDP, announced plans to introduce a new tax bracket for individuals earning $1 million or more during an election campaign stop in Comox. This proposed tax is intended to fund health care services as part of his party's broader economic strategy leading up to the October 24 election. Additionally, Eby highlighted other measures such as price controls on groceries and fuel taxes aimed at alleviating financial pressures for residents.
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David Eby, leader of the British Columbia NDP, announced plans to introduce a new tax bracket for individuals earning $1 million or more if he is re-elected on October 24th. The proposal aims to fund health care improvements in the province. This announcement was made during his campaign stop in Comox on Vancouver Island and will be detailed further in Victoria. Eby stated that while the government applauds financial success, it is also appropriate for those earning higher incomes to contribute more at a time when robust public services are critical. Additionally, he previously proposed price controls on certain groceries and fuel reductions to address rising costs.

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The announcement comes after Eby said his government would introduce price guards for certain groceries, as well as gasoline and diesel, while temporarily lowering the provincial motor fuel tax by 10 cents per litres.
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🔮 British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby says his party will introduce a new tax bracket for those who earn $1 million or more to help pay for health care, if re-elected.
2026-10-04 · Global News
B.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care · assertive framing

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British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby says his party will introduce a new tax bracket for those who earn $1 million or more to help pay for health care, if re-elected. asserted
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The leader made the announcement Sunday, while campaigning in Comox on Vancouver Island, after he toured ridings in southern British Columbia ahead of the Oct. 24 election day. asserted
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Get breaking National news Eby says he will offer additional details about the new tax bracket at a campaign stop in Victoria. asserted
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He says his party cheers for those have been financially successfully, but it is also right to ask “people who earn a little bit more to pitch-in in a moment like this,” when strong public services are needed. asserted
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The announcement comes after Eby said his government would introduce price guards for certain groceries, as well as gasoline and diesel, while temporarily lowering the provincial motor fuel tax by 10 cents per litres. asserted
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Eby said during the early phases of the campaign that his party would introduce a new tax on empty condominiums and lift the speculation and vacancy tax. asserted
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