What should you ask Candidates ahead of the BC Election?
Sept. 12, 2024 – A question guide to the 2024 BC Provincial Election
BC’s Provincial election is this fall, and candidates who want your vote may come door-knocking or host events where you have an opportunity to chat about what matters to you. Below are some questions to start a conversation about their position on nature conservation and safeguarding our futures:
Question 1: The science-backed target of protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030 provides a pathway to tackle the biodiversity crisis and ensure a healthy future for people and nature… What immediate actions will you take to protect more land in BC and advance 30×30?
2024 Townhall – Candidate Questions PDF(2)
Question 2: BC currently has over 1700 species at risk but no Provincial law to protect them or their habitat. The majority of BC residents (88%) support protecting habitat for species at risk… What will you and your government do to protect species at risk and their habitat?
2024 Townhall – Candidate Questions PDF(3)
Question 3: 8 in 10 BC residents are concerned about biodiversity loss, pollution, and overfishing on BC’s coasts. These threats loom as BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy awaits implementation and resourcing… How will you ensure a healthy coast for both marine life and people?
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