US EditionStarkly Divided B.C. Legislature Breaks for Summer
- On Thursday, May 29, the British Columbia legislature ended a contentious session after the fall election with a resurgent Conservative Party becoming Official Opposition.
- This session came after a political shake-up in which the Conservatives captured 44 seats from B.C. United, although the party’s caucus was later reduced to 41 members when three representatives departed to sit as Independent MLAs amid internal conflicts.
- The government’s agenda was disrupted by a U.S. Tariff threat that led to controversial legislation like Bills 7, 14, and 15, which aimed to address trade and expedite infrastructure projects.
- University of British Columbia professor Stewart Prest noted the NDP had to exhaust political capital to pass confidence motions, and the two rookie Green MLAs struck a one-year deal with wins and losses on Bills 14 and 15.
- As the house enters summer recess until October 6, the NDP will be judged on addressing ongoing challenges in housing, affordability, reconciliation, and environment amid party divisions and public scrutiny.
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NDP under fire, Conservatives divided, and Greens struggle as B.C. legislative session ends
All three of B.C.'s political parties will be licking their wounds this summer as the last few months have left First Nations and municipalities united in their anger at the governing NDP, the Conservatives dealing with a number of defections, and the Greens' caucus of two struggling.
BC Legislature is out for the Summer - Counsel Public Affairs
After a marathon session that began with the Speech from the Throne in February, the British Columbia Legislative Assembly rose for the summer last night ending a memorable, acrimonious session. The session brought some historic firsts: the first time an MLA voted shortly after giving birth from her hospital bed, new unprecedented powers for cabinet in the face of US tariff threats, and a surprising splinter in the new Official Opposition occurr…
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