B.C. election ‘isn’t wanted’: Reaction pours in to David Eby’s announcement
B.C. will hold its municipal elections on Oct. 17 and now the provincial election will be held the following Saturday, which is Oct. 24.
British Columbia's NDP leader David Eby has announced a surprise election to take place on October 24. The opposition BC Greens, led by Emily Lowan, expressed their disapproval of the early election. Lowan argued that British Columbians were not due back at the polls until 2028, and thus the sudden election is premature. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, who is running for re-election, argued that separate election cycles for the province and municipalities exist for a reason.
He pointed out that calling the election now, instead of after the municipal elections, would be political expediency and a waste of taxpayer money, as the last election cost over $50 million. Lowan accused the NDP of having a "managed decline" agenda and lacking support for the people and industries facing difficulties. In response, Eby maintained that it is never wrong to seek the opinion of British Columbians in such an uncertain time for the province and the country.
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