New Democrats Support Premier David Eby with 82 Percent Vote

During the B.C. NDP convention in Victoria, Premier David Eby received strong support, with over 82% of delegates voting against a leadership race despite criticisms from the labour movement and environmentalists. Tensions surfaced over the government’s fast-tracking of resource projects and its appeal to youth, with concerns that young voters may shift to the B.C. Greens. Labour leader Sussanne Skidmore highlighted the need for the government to repair relations with public sector unions. Meanwhile, debates on climate commitments arose, particularly regarding the North Coast Transmission Line and LNG projects, which some delegates argued undermine environmental goals.