B.C. Billionaire Chip Wilson Criticizes NDP with Third Billboard Ahead of Election
Billionaire Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon, has once again made headlines by posting a third provocative billboard targeting the B.C. NDP government, just days before the provincial election. The sign, strategically placed outside Wilson’s multimillion-dollar home in NDP Leader David Eby’s riding, questions the party’s ability to govern effectively.
Wilson’s latest message to voters reads, “If David Eby and the NDP can’t balance B.C.’s budget, what right do they have to tell us how to live our lives?” This marks the third time the billionaire has publicly criticized the NDP’s handling of the province’s finances.
The NDP’s election platform has drawn attention for its potential economic impact, with projections suggesting a drop in government revenue by over $1.5 billion. Additionally, the provincial budget deficit is forecasted to rise to $9.6 billion next year under the current NDP leadership.
Wilson’s first sign, which labeled the NDP as “communist,” was followed by a second billboard claiming Eby “gives money away that he has already taken from voters.” Both of these signs were vandalized shortly after being displayed.
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad initially aligned with Wilson’s first message but distanced himself from the second, emphasizing that the Conservative party is not planning tax cuts for billionaires.
Despite the criticism, Eby has remained unfazed, using the billboards to reinforce his party’s focus on supporting the most vulnerable in society.
Source: The Canadian Press
