-SPN News, July 18, 2017 Today at 2:00 p.m., the Sooke MLA and leader of the NDP John Horgan was sworn in as the 36th Premier of BC. The opening ceremony included a blessing from Chief Gordon Planes and Elder … Continue reading →
John Horgan is the new premier of BC. In his presentation in front of the Lieutenant Governnor’s House, Horgan addressed the top issues that required immediate attention. These included the fentanyl crisis, softwood and education. The Legislature will select a … Continue reading →
Just after 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2017—and after 16 years of rule—the BC Liberals have lost the confidence of Parliament. Shortly after, Christy Clark went to meet with the Lieutenant Governor, Judith Guichon, to advise her what should unfold next, … Continue reading →
The BC Government, under the leadership of Christy Clark of the BC Liberals, has just lost a confidence vote. The current government has been toppled. The final vote on the amendment made by John Horgan, NDP, was 44 in favour … Continue reading →
Read the entire transcript here. Today’s speech was delivered today, as Parliament resumed in Victoria. Earlier, Steve Thomson, MLA for Kelowna-Mission, took up the role of speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. “British Columbians spoke loud and clear … Continue reading →
John Horgan has issued the following statement on Christy Clark’s throne speech promises: “For years, Christy Clark looked out for herself and her rich friends while making life harder for everyone else. On election day, an overwhelming majority of British … Continue reading →
Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, responded to today’s Speech from the Throne. “The astonishing about-face taken by the B.C. Liberal government in this throne speech demonstrates the difference that the B.C. Greens made in the election and … Continue reading →
–Provincial politics John Horgan and Andrew Weaver are calling on Christy Clark to stop playing games and give British Columbians the new leadership they voted for. Since originally pledging to hold a confidence vote quickly, Clark has delayed the vote … Continue reading →
Today at Government House, Premier Christy Clark and her Executive Council were formally sworn in by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon. “Our province needs a strong economy, one capable of supporting the services and high quality of life that British Columbians expect … Continue reading →
BC Government will resume parliament on June 22, 2017. Shortly thereafter, BC will either have a decided leader or (highly unlikely) another election. “Today, on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, I informed the Office of the Speaker that the legislature … Continue reading →
