As of this writing in mid-March, the party had about 50 candidates lined up, out of 79 electoral districts in the province. We see pot prohibition as a symbol for the many ways in which our governments fail to serve us, and for some of the new solutions to the problems which we currently face. We advocate legitimizing BC's cannabis industry, ending the drug war, legalizing prostitution, opposing US cops and nuclear weapons in BC, introducing ballot initiatives and proportional representation, decentralizing the forest industry and creating more options in education and health care. These are all policies which we believe will protect our rights, create new opportunities for British Columbians, and respect the majority opinion of the province. The growing list of candidates includes both long-time and new activists, young and old, people who have never voted and people who have switched from other BC political parties.
Candidates are excited about their prospects in the upcoming election.
Some of them also ran for the federal Marijuana Party, and now feel battle-hardened and better prepared for campaigning and debates. With a longer preparation time for the provincial election campaign, literature, promotions and advertising are all prepared well in advance, and there is more opportunity to get the word out and attract volunteers. The only other mainstream party is the BC Liberals, who have never held power but are poised to win a huge majority, essentially by default. The Green Party is hoping to do well, although their chances of winning any seats are slim. The Marijuana Party seeks solutions through more representative democracy, public referendums, and rational policies which empower local communities and individuals, restoring government to its proper role as a facilitator and protector of our personal liberties.