David Eby orders BC NDP to be election ready amid trade war

British Columbia Premier David Eby has instructed his legislators to be ‘election ready’ in response to economic disruptions caused by a trade war between Canada and the United States under President Donald Trump. While Eby did not provide a specific date for a potential vote, he noted that Cheryl Oates, his former acting chief of staff, will manage the NDP’s upcoming campaign.

The Premier’s directive comes as the provincial government navigates a slim one-seat majority following the death of NDP legislator Joan Phillip and health challenges facing two other NDP members. Simultaneously, the opposition BC Conservative Party is facing internal instability, with nine members recently departing and leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay preparing for a byelection later this month.