Monday October 28, 2024 | VICTORIA, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
After a nine-day journey through many updates of BC Elections results, today it has emerged that the BC NDP will likely hold a majority government of 47 seats.
There are 93 seats in the 43rd BC Legislative Assembly so 47 is the bare minimum to achieve a majority government.
Election night was October 19, 2024. Today Eby said he will address media tomorrow, October 29, at the BC Legislature buildings (at 11 am PDT).
Meanwhile, Premier David Eby has issued a statement that claims the majority lead as “an incredible honour and a huge responsibility”. He has already been asked by Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin to form the next government.
Premier David Eby – Statement on October 28, 2024
“Based on today’s final vote count, and pending judicial recounts, British Columbians have asked our BC NDP team to lead our province for a third time. It is an incredible honour and a huge responsibility. We are listening to the message voters sent with this close election, and will be getting to work on today’s tough challenges right away.
“After a close and hard-fought campaign, it’s now time to come together to deliver for people. Today, I met with Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin. She has asked me to form the next government. We will, and we will work hard every day to earn the trust you have placed in us.
“People want their elected representatives to deliver results. With renewed determination, we will build on the progress we’ve made to reduce daily costs like car insurance and childcare, hire thousands of health care workers and get you a family doctor, deliver homes you can afford, and make sure our economy works for everyone–not just those at the top. There is so much more work to do to lighten the load for people.
“British Columbians have asked us to work together and make life better for them. That is exactly what we intend to do. A majority of BC voters have elected a legislature that shares common values – like addressing affordability, tackling climate change, making sure health care is there when you need it, and building an inclusive province with safe communities where everyone belongs.
“With these results, we are saying goodbye to talented colleagues whose voices will be missed in the Legislature. We are also welcoming skilled new electeds with fresh ideas. Each elected BC NDP MLA is committed to deliver results for people. Together, we can make sure BC is a place where people can get ahead and everyone can build a good life. We won’t stop until the job is done.”
Comments in the political realm:
- “Congratulations Premier @Dave_Eby for this incredible win! The @bcndp took on Conservative threats of privatization and cuts – and won. British Columbians have a bright future ahead with a BCNDP government. When you elect New Democrats, we fight for you.” ~ Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in social media today.
- “This outcome follows a very negative, polarizing election. It’s clear that British Columbians are demanding better outcomes from their government, and our focus is on ensuring effective services and a higher quality of life for people. Government works best when MLAs collaborate and prioritize their constituents over party interests to deliver those outcomes.” ~ BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau, alongside newly elected MLAs Rob Botterell and Jeremy Valeriote in a media statement
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