If
you go to the BC Liberal Party you’ll find a section entitled “What
We Believe” … the BC Conservative Party website also has a page that gives
an overview on what the party stands for, it is entitled “What We Stand For”.
Some in the media and public believe that the BC Conservative Party has viewpoints
that would be opposed by the majority of British Columbians, and has no clearly
defined plans and ideas. Given that, I thought that I would do a side by side
comparison.
This
was an interesting exercise to do, given talk that the BC Liberal Party is
willing to take a look at a name change.
That possible name change however would still be over a party that has
the same guiding principles and beliefs.
Granted
these are not the ‘policies’ of the party; however what they believe and stand
for, are the things that will guide them in government.
BC
Conservatives:
A
belief in the rights and responsibilities of all British Columbians and that
Governments at all levels are responsible to serve and respect all individuals
and their families, including freedom from unnecessary laws and regulations and
excessive government
BC
Liberals … not covered
BC
Conservatives:
A
belief that Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) are primarily responsible
to represent the interests of their Constituents
BC
Liberals … not covered
BC
Conservatives:
Protection
of the rights and freedoms of individual British Columbians
BC
Liberals … not covered
BC
Conservatives:
A
belief in smaller government resulting in more liberty and personal property
rights, the encouragement of new enterprise and individual achievement striving
towards excellence and prosperity
BC
Liberals … not covered
BC
Conservatives:
A
belief in the principle of equality of opportunity for all British Columbians,
with special privileges for none. This principle includes the protection of
private property, the freedom of the individual, and freedom of speech, worship
and lawful assembly
BC
Liberals … not covered
