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BC Premier Eby rejects electoral reform assembly

Premier David Eby has flatly rejected a committee's proposal for a citizens' assembly on electoral reform, dashing Green Party hopes and closing the door on proportional representation.

What B.C.'s Party Leaders Want for Christmas 2025

As B.C.'s legislature pauses for the holidays, Premier David Eby and opposition leaders Trevor Halford and Emily Lowan contemplate political futures, potential early elections, and the challenges of a tumultuous year.

Eby's MOU Christmas joke before premiers meet PM

B.C. Premier David Eby lightens the mood with a holiday quip about MOUs before a key meeting with Canada's Prime Minister. Get the details on the upcoming talks and provincial priorities.

Calls Grow to Reform Floor Crossing Rules in Canada

Political analyst Raphaël Melançon argues for stricter rules on MPs and MNAs switching parties mid-term, citing recent defections that undermine voter trust. A proposed solution: resign and run in a byelection.

Rustad Steps Down as B.C. Conservative Leader

John Rustad has officially resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservatives, ending a dramatic 24-hour internal revolt that saw MLAs and the party board install Trevor Halford as interim leader. Get the full story on the political upheaval in Victoria.

20 B.C. Conservative MLAs call for Rustad's removal

A legal letter reveals 20 B.C. Conservative MLAs are demanding the removal of party leader John Rustad, signaling a major internal crisis. Explore the details and potential political fallout.

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