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B. C. NDP Leader David Eby holds his daughters Gwen, 2, and Iva, 7, while standing with his wife Dr. Cailey Lynch after a provincial election campaign announcement, in Delta, B. C., on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckDELTA — British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month’s election, promising not to implement what he called the “U. S.-style privatization” of health care. Eby told a group of supporters asking him questions in Delta on Monday that Alberta’s United Conservative Party government made vague promises about protecting public health care, but are now creating a system where doctors can charge families money for medically necessary surgeries.

BC NDP Leader David Eby signed a public health-care guarantee Monday, promising to protect the system. Meanwhile, the BC Conservatives say they are committed to keeping the system universal and publicly-funded. Angelina Ravelli has more.

BC NDP Leader David Eby signed a public health-care guarantee Monday, promising to protect the system. Meanwhile, the BC Conservatives say they are committed to keeping the system universal and publicly-funded. Angelina Ravelli has more. On Thanksgiving, BC NDP Leader David Eby signed a public health-care guarantee at a press conference, promising to protect the province’s system.

British ColumbiaB. C. NDP Leader David Eby took his campaign on the offensive on Monday, warning that a B. C. Conservative government would move towards health-care privatization. Eby pointed to Alberta which recently allowed some doctors to work in both public and private systemsSimon Little · CBC News · Posted: Oct 12, 2026 6:58 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 12Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The exterior of Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC, with patient care area entrance. The B. C. NDP are accusing the B. C. Conservatives of planning to implement for-profit health care. (Mike McArthur/CBC)B. C. NDP Leader David Eby took his campaign on the offensive on Monday, warning that a B. C. Conservative government would move towards health-care privatization. Eby pledged to maintain a fully public system, and suggested a Conservative government would emulate Alberta, which recently allowed some doctors to practise in both public and private care.

DAVID Eby on Monday outlined new rules to strengthen public health care in B. C. and guard against U. S.-style privatization. Every BC NDP candidate has signed on to a Public Health Care Guarantee that commits to protecting public health care and stopping out-of-pocket charges, as is happening now in Alberta under a Conservative government. “Universal public health care is an expression of who we are as Canadians. It’s a promise that we take care of each other, no matter who you are or how big your bank account is,” said David Eby, BC NDP leader. “That’s why hundreds of health workers are coming from the U. S. to build their lives here in B. C. They want to focus on the care their patients need, not what an insurance company says they’re qualified for. Every single one of our candidates is committed to protecting what makes us stronger and stopping American-style privatization.”