British Columbia Votes 2026
Healthy aging with dignity and choice
British Columbians will elect their next provincial government on Oct. 24.
On behalf of our 23,747 members in B.C., the National Association of Federal Retirees calls on all candidates to prioritize the issues that matter most to older British Columbians. Investing in the dignity and well-being of older British Columbians is beneficial for the health and economy of the province.
As B.C.’s older adult population grows, concrete action is needed to ensure healthy aging with dignity, reliable care and financial security in retirement.
The issues
Reliable health care
Access to home support, community care and long-term care is not keeping pace with the needs of B.C.’s growing and aging population. Care when and where it’s needed is vital to maintaining health and a good quality of life.
Healthy aging with dignity
Every British Columbian deserves to age with dignity and choice. Age-inclusive care, housing and social policies help ensure older people remain independent for longer and connected to their communities.
Financial security in retirement
The rising cost of living is putting more pressure on older British Columbians and those living on a fixed income. Economic security ensures stability and reliability for essential expenses such as housing, health care and daily necessities, and boosts local economies and government revenues.
For more information on these issues, read our British Columbia election toolkit.
Tools and resources
British Columbia election toolkit: Find additional information, our key messages and questions to ask candidates at your door or in the community.
For information on voting and registration, visit Elections BC.