[I]t is not particularly surprising that the platforms of the Liberal and Conservative parties do not mention cycling.
The Green Party platform includes funding for cycling infrasture and promotion, a GST exemption for bicycles and bicycle gear, a tax rebate for companies who provide facilities for commuter cycling and free access to National Parks for people who arrive by bicycle.
The Federal NDP platform for BC includes making employer-provided benefits for cycle commuting tax-free.
Still, elections are great opportunities to talk to politicians about cycling or even get to know them and their supporters better by helping them out by volunteering on their campaigns. Their web sites are great places to find out more about their platforms, how to get involved and who your local candidates are.
Conservatives - http://www.conservative.ca/
Bloc Québécois - http://www.blocquebecois.org/
Greens - http://greenparty.ca/
Liberals - http://www.liberal.ca/
NDP - http://www.ndp.ca/
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