Horgan calls snap B.C. provincial election for Oct. 24

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.B.C. Premier John Horgan has called a snap election, sending British Columbian voters to the polls on Oct. 24 – one year ahead of schedule.

“We are not at the end of COVID 19, we are at the beginning… I think the best way forward is to put the politics behind us.” Andrew Wilkinson, the Liberal opposition leader, has maintained for weeks that the Horgan government should remain focused on managing the pandemic. Mr. Horgan effectively tears up that agreement with this election call. The Confidence and Supply Agreement, signed by both parties, was supposed to ensure stability of the minority government. The Greens agreed to support the New Democrats on key legislation such as the budget, and in turn the NDP promised no snap election.

“Politicians were glad to shut down the economy and completely reshape our lives, yet they have no problem calling elections if they see a chance to increase their power. They don't care about us.”

Ding dong!! Hope it backfires!!

Voting does not make a difference! Stop voting!

aka Power grab!

Time to vote them out!!!!!

This is wrong. Health authorities have enough problems already without having to mange this. Also may reduce voting in some demographics eg. Elderly

Snap for skippy.

jjhorgan bcndp BCGovNews Calling an election in the middle of a pandemic is completely irresponsible and self serving. A one year wait is more than reasonable and most likely safer. This is the sign of an egotist, not a leader. Disappointed voter!

Calling an election 3 years in can backfire for the confident incumbent. See David Peterson and Jim Prentice as examples.

Wow, is the NDP in BC totally out to lunch. Calling an election a year early in the middle of COVID?

Just lost all respect for Horgan.

Can we have a snap O.N. provincial election in Oct. too? Asking for a friend. onpoli SafeSeptemberON FireLecce FireFord

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