British Columbia NDP aims to hire a counsellor for every school and an EA per K-3 classroom, with estimated 2,650 new hires at $170m if re-elected.

The British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP) aims to hire a counsellor for every school and an education assistant for each Kindergarten to Grade 3 classroom if re-elected on October 19. The B.C. Teachers' Federation estimates 2,650 new hires are needed, costing around $170 million. The NDP has also pledged $500 million for 10,000 new childcare spaces but lacks details on its $10/day childcare commitment. The B.C. Green Party proposes significant education funding increases.

October 10, 2024
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