Category: David Eby

David Eby to Become B.C.’s New Premier in Vancouver Ceremony, Replacing John Horgan

November 18, 2022
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David Eby will take the oath of office to become British Columbia’s 37th premier during a ceremony on the traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver. Eby replaces New Democrat Premier John Horgan, who announced last June he was leaving office due to health concerns. The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Lt.-Gov. Janet…

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New BC Premier Eby to Be Sworn in Nov. 18, With Liberals and Greens Decrying Delay

October 27, 2022
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David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia’s new premier on Nov. 18, with Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin conducting the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria. Eby, 46, will become B.C.’s 37th premier, replacing retiring Premier John Horgan, who has held the office since 2017. A statement Thursday from the Office of the Premier says further details…

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BC Premier-Designate David Eby Meets Lieutenant-Governor Before Transition

October 26, 2022
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British Columbia’s incoming premier David Eby has been asked by the province’s lieutenant-governor to begin the process of forming government in a step toward transitioning into his new role. However, Eby will remain premier-designate until he is officially sworn in as premier at a date that has yet to be announced. Eby told a news…

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BC Premier-Designate David Eby’s Transition Team Includes Former Finance Minister

October 25, 2022
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British Columbia premier–in–waiting David Eby has unveiled his transition team as he prepares to take over from John Horgan. Eby says in a statement that the team brings decades of experience and new perspectives from both the non-profit and private sectors. The team is being co-chaired by former NDP finance minister Carole James and First Nations negotiator Doug White. Matt…

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BC NDP Candidate Ejected From Leader’s Race; David Eby Set to Become Premier

October 20, 2022
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VANCOUVER — One of two candidates running for the British Columbia NDP leadership has been disqualified, clearing the way for former attorney general David Eby to become premier of the province. A news release Wednesday following a meeting of the NDP executive and issued on behalf of party president Aaron Sumexheltza said Anjali Appadurai is…

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