B.C. Green Leader Slams Eby's Early Election Threat Over Power Line Bill

Eby's early election threat sparks controversy. Greens and NDP to reassess their accord as Bill 31's fate hangs in the balance.

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2025 October 31 . 5:07 AM

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B.C. Green Leader Slams Eby's Early Election Threat Over Power Line Bill

B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan has slammed Premier David Eby's threat of an early election polls over a power line bill, describing it as a 'cheap trick' that could leave British Columbians disgruntled. Meanwhile, the Greens and NDP are set to meet in December to review their Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord.

Eby has warned that he may call an early election if the NDP's Bill 31, which aims to fast-track a power line, fails to pass. Lowan, however, has criticized this move, stating that the NDP government already has a majority and does not need to call an early election polls three years ahead of schedule. She accused Eby of being 'greedy for an unnecessary majority'.

The last early election in B.C., held in October 2020, cost taxpayers $51.6 million, according to Elections BC. Lowan has also described Eby's threat as 'a bit of a farce'.

In other news, the Greens and NDP will meet in December to evaluate their Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord. This comes after Green MLAs Rob Botterell and Jeremy Valeriote voted for Bill 31 to send it to committee but cannot support its current form. The NDP could be forced to call on Speaker Raj Chouhan to cast a tie-breaker, as he did earlier this year on two other bills.

The upcoming meeting between the Greens and NDP will provide an opportunity to reassess their accord. Meanwhile, Eby's election threat has sparked controversy, with Lowan urging the government to focus on governing rather than ebay (used here as a metaphor for unnecessary distractions). The final outcome of Bill 31 and the potential for an early election remain uncertain.