Where the parties stand on economy & permitting
Each party in the compass, on each economy & permitting question in the questionnaire. Verified positions come from the party’s own published material, its record in government or attributable reporting. Where there is none, a clearly labelled AI-assisted estimate is shown instead. How positions are found.
B.C. should set fixed legal deadlines for permitting major resource projects, even if it means faster environmental reviews.
BC Greens · Emily Lowan
Somewhat disagree
Permitting should be clear, adequately staffed and predictable, but faster decisions cannot come from weakening environmental assessment, Indigenous rights or opportunities for affected communities to shape projects.
Published party materialA New Economic Direction for British Columbia (PDF) ↗
BC NDP · David Eby
Somewhat agree
Meeting fixed permitting timelines for mining exploration paired with strong environmental protections and meaningful First Nations engagement.
Condition: Commitment is specific to mining, and pairs deadlines with environmental protections.
Published party materialEby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert ↗
Conservative Party of BC · Lorne Doerkson (interim)
Strongly agree
Pass a 120 Day Permitting Act for major projects;
Published party materialBC Conservatives Welcome LNG Canada Phase 2: We Will Treat Energy as an Urgent Mission ↗
B.C. should strictly limit the electricity available to new AI data centres, even if it means turning away some investment.
BC Greens · Emily Lowan
Strongly agree
Put a moratorium on the construction and operation of AI data centres, until a detailed public-interest audit is developed and appropriate regulatory regime implemented.
Published party materialBC Greens announce plan to regulate AI and hold Big Tech accountable ↗
BC NDP · David Eby
Somewhat agree
Capping electricity for new AI data centres: Maintaining BC Hydro’s firm limit on the amount of electricity available for new data centres and ensuring that only projects that meet the highest environmental standards are approved.
Published party materialEby’s plan protects B.C.’s natural spaces, funds climate action ↗
Conservative Party of BC · Lorne Doerkson (interim)
Somewhat disagree
Get the North Coast transmission line built on a fixed deadline, hold regular calls for new power so LNG never competes with homes and businesses for electricity, and give plants carbon-price certainty that rewards the cleanest operators without charging BC exporters costs their competitors don’t pay.
Why the model reads it this way: The Conservatives have no data-centre policy. Their energy plan focuses on adding power supply and attracting investment rather than rationing electricity, which suggests they would not favour strict caps.