British Columbia’s new Premier David Eby looked down at his shiny shoes and explained to the audience at his swearing-in ceremony that they were a tribute to his father.
But the fancy footwear could just as easily symbolize how Eby has decided to hit the ground running.
Eby, sworn in Friday as B.C.’s 37th premier, says his first days in office will see the launch of NDP government plans to tackle the province’s difficult ongoing issues of public safety and affordable housing.
He also immediately announced a $100 cost-of-living credit on residents’ electricity bills and established an affordability credit for low- and middle-income residents….