British Columbia Conservatives win a majority; David Eby resigns as NDP leader
The British Columbia Conservatives, led by interim leader Lorne Doerkson, won a majority government in Saturday's snap provincial election, according to projections by The Canadian Press and CTV News. The result ends almost a decade of New Democrat rule under John Horgan and David Eby. Eby conceded and resigned as NDP leader, saying "I accept full responsibility." The election was called on Sept. 22.
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Why it matters
British Columbia will change governing parties for the first time in almost a decade, with the Conservatives under interim leader Lorne Doerkson set to form a majority government. The NDP will need a new leader after David Eby's resignation.
Sources
- The Canadian Press via Penticton Herald: B.C. election latest
- CTV News: B.C. Conservatives win majority, Eby resigns
- The Canadian Press via Castanet: Eby quits as NDP leader
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