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John Rustad Announces Plan to End ICBC Monopoly and Bring Fair, Competitive Car Insurance to BC

“ICBC is a bloated monopoly. After years of mismanagement, British Columbians are stuck with a broken system. On top of that, David Eby and the NDP have stripped away the rights of accident victims to fight for the support they need to rebuild their lives. That’s not just wrong, it’s cruel.” — John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia

October 2nd, Vancouver, BC: John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, today announced a bold new plan to end ICBC’s monopoly and bring fair, competitive car insurance to drivers across the province. Rustad emphasized the need to give British Columbians choice in their insurance options while ensuring fairness for all drivers—young and old—and better support for accident victims.

“ICBC is a bloated monopoly,” said Rustad. “After years of mismanagement, British Columbians are stuck with a broken system. On top of that, David Eby and the NDP have stripped away the rights of accident victims to fight for the support they need to rebuild their lives. That’s not just wrong, it’s cruel.”

 

Ending the ICBC Monopoly

The Conservative Party of BC’s plan will end ICBC’s monopoly on basic auto insurance, allowing competition in the marketplace to drive down costs and improve services for drivers.

“British Columbians deserve the freedom to choose the insurance plan that works best for them, rather than being forced into a broken monopoly,” Rustad said.

By opening up the market, the Conservative Party will bring in new competition, which will lead to lower prices, better customer service, and improved options for all British Columbians.

 

Fairness for Younger and Older Drivers

Under the current system, younger and older drivers often face unfairly high rates simply because of their age. Rustad committed to ensuring rate fairness for all drivers, so no one is priced out of the market based on age alone.

“Under ICBC’s monopoly, too many young people are being forced off the road by unaffordable insurance premiums,” Rustad said. “We will make sure that everyone—whether you’re 18 or 80—has access to fair, affordable insurance rates.”

 

Restoring Rights for Accident Victims

Rustad also condemned David Eby’s decision to strip accident victims of their right to fight for the support they need. Under the NDP’s no-fault insurance system, many individuals with life-altering injuries have found themselves unable to receive the support they deserve.

“David Eby’s no-fault system leaves accident victims out in the cold,” Rustad said. “The Conservative Party will make sure that anyone with life-altering injuries has the right to representation and the ability to fight for the support they need to get their lives back on track.”

 

A New Era of Competitive Car Insurance

Rustad concluded by reaffirming the Conservative Party’s commitment to reforming BC’s broken insurance system and giving drivers the freedom they deserve.

“The time for ICBC’s monopoly has come to an end. It’s time for real choice, fair rates, and support for those who need it most. The Conservative Party will deliver an auto insurance system that works for British Columbians, not the government’s bottom line.”

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