US EditionB.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after ‘anxiety’ from stakeholders
- British Columbia Premier David Eby announced a withdrawal of a key portion of Bill 7, citing a need for better balance after criticism about potential overreach.
- Attorney General Niki Sharma and Premier Eby held a news conference where they stated a section giving cabinet extensive powers would be removed from the bill.
- Interim B.C. Green Leader Jeremy Valeriote criticized the bill's vague wording, suggesting it could lead to unchecked economic decisions.
- Former Premier Gordon Campbell criticized the bill, saying it could allow the government to bypass the legislature, describing it as a move of an autocrat, not a democrat.
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BC Premier David Eby Walking Back Tariff Bill After ‘Anxiety’ From Stakeholders
British Columbia Premier David Eby’s government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation “didn’t get the balance right.” Eby said Friday that the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate “safeguards” after a wave of criticism about potential overreach. “My interest in being able to move quickly to respond to the threat that British Columbia is facing got the better of … my un…
B.C. Premier David Eby withdraws part of tariff response bill after criticisms for overreach
VANCOUVER -- British Columbia Premier David Eby's government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right."
BC Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right."
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