B.C. premier sticking to rules, isn’t going anywhere; NDP wants to get to work
VICTORIA — The New Democrats were singing, the Liberals were solemn.
The contrasts in mood between British Columbia’s main political parties was unmistakable Thursday when their members were sworn in to a divided legislature.
The differences didn’t end there as Premier Christy Clark promised to stick to parliamentary rules until her minority government’s likely defeat in a confidence vote, while NDP Leader John Horgan said the delays must end because the province needs a working government.
“I’m anxious, as all British Columbians are, to have a government that’s going to be here for the long term,” Horgan said after the NDP’s swearing in ceremony.