BC NDP, BC Conservatives support expanding SkyTrain to Newton

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Judd, A. (2026, October 20). BC NDP, BC Conservatives support expanding SkyTrain to Newton. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12109979/bc-ndp-bc-conservatives-support-skytrain-newton/

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Global News · collected 2026-10-20 · by Amy Judd

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B.C.’s NDP and Conservative parties are supporting the expansion of SkyTrain to Newton in Surrey ahead of the provincial election. Mayor-elect Doug McCallum highlighted that while the BC Conservatives have committed to the project, the BC NDP offered a meeting but no immediate commitment. Premier Eby stated during a press conference that the NDP has allocated $250 million for this transit expansion and emphasized their willingness to work with the new mayor on infrastructure projects. In contrast, BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson pledged in a press release that his party would ensure the project is completed on time and within budget if elected.
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The city of Surrey is becoming a key battleground for the upcoming provincial election in British Columbia, with both major parties expressing support for expanding the SkyTrain to Newton. The newly elected mayor of Surrey, Doug McCallum, has made connecting Newton to the SkyTrain line one of his campaign promises. However, he claims that only the BC Conservatives have committed to the expansion, while the BC NDP offered a meeting instead.

During a press conference on Tuesday, BC NDP leader Dave Eby responded by emphasizing the party's commitment to work with the new mayor and highlighted several infrastructure projects, including expanding SkyTrain to Newton. The BC NDP has set aside $250 million in their platform specifically for this transit expansion project.

The support from both parties is significant as it reflects their recognition of Surrey’s importance in the provincial political landscape and their efforts to secure voter support by promising substantial transportation improvements.

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B.C. Newton SkyTrain Surrey the BC NDP

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Newton GPE · 8× Eby PERSON · 4× B.C. GPE · 2× Conservative NORP · 2× Doerkson PERSON · 2× Surrey GPE · 2× the BC NDP ORG · 2× Conservatives NORP · 1× Doug McCallum PERSON · 1× McCallum PERSON · 1×

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“It’s important for British Columbians to know that whether it’s our commitment to work with the new mayor in Surrey, to build that SkyTrain in Newton, or whether it is the Massey Tunnel Project in the Lower Mainland, or whether it’s right here in Kelowna, to build up that sixth floor of the hospital, that we’re building this province,” Eby said.
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🔮 The city’s newly elected mayor, Doug McCallum, said in a statement that only the BC Conservatives have committed to the expansion, while the BC NDP “offered a meeting.”
2026-10-20 · Global News
BC NDP, BC Conservatives support expanding SkyTrain to Newton · assertive framing

Claims (13 extracted, 0 hedged)

Surrey is shaping up to be a major battleground in the upcoming provincial election and now B.C.’s two biggest parties are expressing support for expanding the SkyTrain to Newton. asserted
parties → shape → Newton
The city’s newly elected mayor, Doug McCallum, said in a statement that only the BC Conservatives have committed to the expansion, while the BC NDP “offered a meeting.” asserted
NDP → elect → meeting
One of McCallum’s campaign promises was to connect Newton on the SkyTrain line. asserted
One → connect → line
Eby was asked about the mayor-elect’s comments during a press conference on Tuesday morning. asserted
Eby → ask → morning
“It’s important for British Columbians to know that whether it’s our commitment to work with the new mayor in Surrey, to build that SkyTrain in Newton, or whether it is the Massey Tunnel Project in the Lower Mainland, or whether it’s right here in Kelowna, to build up that sixth floor of the hospital, that we’re building this province,” Eby said. asserted
Eby → ’ → province
He added that the BC NDP has set aside $250 million in their platform for a transit expansion to Newton and they have set that money aside. asserted
they → add → money
Get daily National news “There’s actually money in our costed platform to expand SkyTrain to Newton,” Eby said. asserted
Eby → get → Newton
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Rally → urge → plans
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families → reschedule → election
Canada’s federal budget date revealed as trade war continues to bite BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson did not hold a media availability on Tuesday, but in a press release said that under Eby, Newton has been left off the map when it comes to rapid transit. asserted
it → reveal → transit
“Families in Newton shouldn’t have to keep waiting on promises that never get delivered,” said Doerkson. asserted
Doerkson → have → promises
I’m committing to this project now, and a Conservative government will build it on time and on budget.” asserted
government → commit → budget
Doerkson said Newton will “finally get the rapid transit it deserves.” asserted
it → say → transit
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