B.C. premier calls provincial election during municipal votes
Premier David Eby announced a provincial election for Oct. 24 while many municipalities are holding local votes, prompting criticism that the move will sideline local issues and confuse voters. Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities passed an emergency resolution asking him to wait, and leaders say the call breaks prior assurances. Critics say the timing aims to capitalise on chaos in the B.C. Conservatives and voids a recently called Abbotsford byelection, wasting public spending. The government also faces a larger-than-expected budget deficit and unresolved Indigenous reconciliation legislation, adding fiscal and legal uncertainty ahead of the vote.
Premier David Eby called the provincial election for Oct. 24.
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The union of B.C. municipal leaders met last week and passed an emergency resolution asking the premier to wait four weeks. The premier had earlier called a byelection and the new general election voids that plan. Voters will now decide…
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