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Eby Says NDP Needs to Be ‘Election Ready’ in B.C., but Offers No Date
Eby says the party is preparing for an early vote as Elections BC increases readiness and the Conservatives face internal turmoil.
- On Wednesday, British Columbia Premier David Eby confirmed the NDP is "election ready" and appointed Cheryl Oates as campaign manager, though he declined to announce an official election date.
- Amid rising speculation, Elections B.C. assumed an "increased readiness state" on Wednesday, citing global supply chain challenges and recent political commentary as reasons for preparing voting locations and recruiting officials.
- Opposition Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay faces internal instability as nine members have departed since May, while she campaigns for a legislative seat in the byelection scheduled for September 26.
- Emphasizing stability, Premier Eby cited the "incredible disruption" from United States President Donald Trump's trade war, noting his NDP government holds only a one-seat majority following a legislator's death.
- Recent Ipsos polling places the Conservative Party at 35 per cent support, while the Green Party warned an early election would "prey on British Columbians' fear and uncertainty" regarding climate and trade.
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Eby says NDP needs to be 'election ready' in BC, but offers no date
BC Premier David Eby says he's told his legislators that they need to be "election ready," amid disruption posed by the trade war with the United States. The premier said both Elections BC and the NDP caucus have been warned to be prepared for an election, although he did not offer any details about its timing.
·Vancouver, Canada
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Eby says NDP needs to be ‘election ready’ in B.C., but offers no date
SURREY - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's told his legislators that they need to be "election ready," amid disruption posed by the trade war with the United States.
·Toronto, Canada
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