Former British Columbia premier John Horgan says he’s speeding up his retirement plans, but isn’t ruling out accepting a political appointment in the future.
Horgan gave an emotional farewell speech in the legislature Thursday, saying he “loved every minute” of his 30-year career at the provincial legislature, but the time had come to do other things.
Horgan, 63, who has twice battled cancer, announced last June health reasons were forcing him to retire after five years as premier, eight years as New Democratic Party leader and five terms as a member of the legislature, representing his Victoria-area riding.
The former New Democrat premier also worked as a political staff member at the legislature for a dozen years before running for office in 2005….