PLATFORM
"I come from a family that has a long history of serving the public. I want to work for you. We need to bring a fresh start for the decisions that are made by our elected officials in Victoria."
ELLIS' PLAN TO BRING A FRESH START FOR BC
Energy Projects
BC needs a Fresh Start for job-creating national and provincial energy projects. I will work to:
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Support research and development into alternative energy technology
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Support the Northern Gateway pipeline
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Support the Kinder Morgan pipeline
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Support LNG projects
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Support the Site C hydroelectric dam
Affordability
BC needs a Fresh Start for affordability. I will work to:
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Eliminate the property transfer tax for BC residents
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Work with the federal government to end QIIP fraud
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Reform the BC Real Estate Board
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Work with BC municipal governments on empty houses
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Investigate potential money laundering in real estate transactions
Taxes
BC needs a Fresh Start for lowering taxes. I will work to:
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Scrap the unfair and inefficient BC carbon tax
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Oppose increases to payroll taxes
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Lower personal income taxes for BC residents
Health and Human Rights
BC needs a Fresh Start for health and human rights. I will work to:
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Scrap MSP premiums
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Support mental health initiatives
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Support the recognition of the ISIS genocide
Transportation
BC needs a Fresh Start for transportation. I will work to:
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Permit ride sharing in BC
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Reform TransLink
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Oppose regional sales taxes
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Support rail for the Fraser Valley
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Support an audit of the Massey Tunnel replacement
Accountability
BC needs a Fresh Start for accountability. I will work to:
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Ban union and corporate donations to political parties
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Ban foreign funding of political parties
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Ban salaries from political parties for sitting MLAs
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Limiting amounts of donations to political parties
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End the revolving door between BC political staff and the lobbying industry
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Support holding Senate elections
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Support free votes in the Legislature