Statement on Premiers Horgan and Eby

Mr. Speaker,  

British Columbia will be welcoming David Eby as our Provinces next Premier on November 18th. During this time of transition, I want to recognize and say thank you to Premier John Horgan, who has served British Columbia since 2017. 

Premier Horgan has been an advocate for the environment and an ally to our government on this important issue. Our governments have also found common ground on childcare, with our government providing $3.2 billion to create more childcare spaces and to implementing $10 a day childcare. 

Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, our governments have also worked together to ensure all British Columbians have access to vaccines.  

Premier Horgan has also done well in advancing relationships with Indigenous peoples based on respect and with the recognition of Indigenous rights through UNDRIP. 

Recently, our governments partnered up by announcing improvements to the Glover Road crossing. The Highway 1 Widening Project is valued at $345 million, with the federal government contributing nearly $96 million. 

I want to wish Premier Horgan all the best in his future endeavours, and I want to extend my congratulations to David Eby on becoming BC’s next Premier. 

Thank you, Mr. Speaker