The BC Liberals, officially known as the British Columbia Liberal Party, is a political party in British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1994, the party emerged from a merger of the British Columbia Liberal Party and the British Columbia Conservative Party. It generally promotes free-market policies, fiscal conservatism, and a focus on economic growth. The party has been a significant player in provincial politics, often competing with the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the British Columbia Green Party. The BC Liberals held power from 2001 to 2017, with leaders like Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark serving as Premier during that time.