Christy Clark used the Site C dam megaproject in northern British Columbia as a backdrop today to campaign on the Liberal party's record on jobs and economic growth.
The Liberal leader says the multibillion dollar BC Hydro project under construction near Fort St. John will mean clean energy and employment for the province.
NDP Leader John Horgan says he wants the project sent to the B.C. Utilities Commission for a review on whether it should proceed.
The dam is two years into construction and has been approved by the federal government, but Horgan did not directly answer a question as he campaigned in North Delta on whether a review by the utilities commission could realistically stop the project.
He says every project ever built before Site C underwent a review by the independent regulatory body, but this time Clark pushed ahead with the project and the public has a right to know whether there is a solid business case for it.
Green Leader Andrew Weaver started his campaign for the May 9 election in Victoria, releasing a health-care platform that aims to promote wellness, emphasize prevention and primary care, create a mental health strategy, develop quality end-of-life care, and protect children.
