Premier David Eby thanked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his service but expressed concerns about the uncertainty caused by Trudeau proroguing parliament and delaying a leadership transition. Eby highlighted the need for provincial leadership in light of potential tariffs from the U.S. President-elect and questioned Ottawa’s ability to make decisions without a functioning government. The premier mentioned the importance of federal funding for programs like childcare but remained cautious about the future of such initiatives without a funding agreement in place.
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