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

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Digital, G. (2026, October 4). B.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12087360/eby-promises-millionaire-tax-support-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 BC NDP, announced plans to introduce a new tax bracket for individuals earning over $1 million per year during his campaign on Vancouver Island. If re-elected, those making over $1 million would be taxed at a rate of 24.5%, while existing top brackets would see smaller increases. The proposal aims to help fund health care in British Columbia amid the current crisis.

Eby made this announcement while campaigning ahead of the October 24 provincial election, after touring various ridings across BC. He argued that it is fair to ask those earning more to contribute during a time when public services are crucially needed. However, BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerksen criticized the plan as a "doctor's tax," warning it could drive well-paid physicians out of the province.

The NDP also plans additional health care measures such as free shingles vaccines for adults aged 50-plus and increased support for seniors in long-term care facilities.

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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.
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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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