Reaction pours in after David Eby calls snap B.C. election
B.C. snap election draws backlash as leaders question Eby’s timing and cost Vote Oct. 24 with key issues on the line, and see why critics say the move comes too soon
Reaction is growing after B.C. NDP leader David Eby announced a snap provincial election for Oct. 24, drawing criticism from opposition leaders and municipal officials.
BC Greens leader Emily Lowan said the election was not wanted, arguing that British Columbians were not scheduled to vote until 2028 and are now being asked to go to the polls early, just one week after municipal elections in the province.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim also questioned the timing, saying B.C. has separate election cycles for a reason and that calling an election now could add unnecessary cost during a period of growing provincial debt and deficit. In response, Eby defended the decision, saying British Columbians should be able to choose the direction of the province and that he believes the province faces an important moment for its future.