Housing Affordability and Drugs: BC Leaders’ Debate Hones In on Key Issues

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad (L) and B.C. NDP Leader David Eby shake hands as B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau watches while posing for photographs before the televised leaders' debate, in Vancouver, on Oct. 8, 2024. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

The leaders of B.C.’s three biggest political parties discussed their plans for affordable housing, health care, and the drug crisis during a televised debate on Oct. 8.

NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader John Rustad focused on criticizing each other, while Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau hammered at both Eby and Rustad saying they lack leadership.