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"There is a lot at stake this election, and I know BC teachers will be voting for their students, schools, and communities."
—Clint Johnston, BCTF President

What the parties are saying about...

Reporting order and standardized testing

BC NDP

BC Conservatives

BCTF

Teaching history, equity, and justice

Education assistants

Counsellors in schools

BC NDP

BCTF

Building schools and spaces

BC NDP

BC Conservatives

BCTF

Students with diverse needs

SOGI 123

Private schools

Portables and crowding

BC NDP

BC Conservatives

BCTF

Censorship in schools

Teachers

Labour unions

School food programs

Note: The BC Conservatives have posted three versions of their commitments/ideas since the beginning of the election. We are doing our best to keep up (it’s not easy!) and credit the appropriate version in the source line where possible. As of October 15, 2024, they have now produced an actual platform for us to look at as well.

What teachers are saying...

Important messages

Engaging with candidates

1. Find your candidate.

2. Meet with candidates. Ask them about key issues in education.

Questions to ask candidates

BCTF in election news

Helpful links

Elections BC
Student Vote

What you might say...

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