Notas del episodio
David Eby has called a snap election for Oct. 24. That’s two years ahead of schedule as Eby says he needs a strong mandate in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war. The election also comes after embattled BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay stepped down. Many reporters and political watchers are questioning Eby’s election call in light of problems within the BC Conservative Party.
Meanwhile, upstart political party CentreBC has lost seven of it eight MLAs to the newly regrouped Conservatives. That includes party leader Peter Milobar who will now be replaced by Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elanor Sturko. The Conservatives managed to get 44 seats in the Legislature following the last election - the party now has 28 MLAs.
Also - Health Minister Ravi Kahlon says he will not run in the election. The North Delta MLA says the time is right for the next champion to step forward and carry on his work. Kahlon has thanked the people of North Delta who elected him three times. He says it’s now time to focus on his family.