Premier Eby Calls Snap Election in British Columbia
British Columbia Premier David Eby has called an election just under two years into his mandate that will see voters heading to the polls on Oct. 24. Eby met with B.C. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia at Government House in Victoria on Sept. 22 and asked her to dissolve the legislature, triggering the provincial election. The election [...]
TL;DR
- British Columbia Premier David Eby has called an election for October 24th.
- The election comes less than two years into his current mandate.
- Eby met with Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia to dissolve the legislature.
- Reasons cited include leadership turmoil in the Opposition BC Conservative Party, economic tensions, and trade disputes with the United States.
- U.S. President Donald Trump was identified as a key factor in the decision.