Observer characterizes move as opportunistic timing
2 Sep 22 3:21 PM · 1d ago · 6 articles · 2 posts · 1 comment · 3 sources · development 2 of 2
A Mastodon commenter described the election call as 'a cynical and opportunistic power grab timed to take advantage of chaos in the BC Conservative and generally the centre-right and right-wing of BC politics,' while calling for proportional representation reforms.
“This is also a cynical and opportunistic power grab timed to take advantage of chaos in the BC Conservative and generally the centre-right and right-wing of BC politics.”
chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
David Eby B.C. Premier, NDP leader
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first by paNOW, 1d ago · also Castanet, Global News, Times Colonist, Bloomberg Politics, Vancouver Sun, CityNews Vancouver +1
7 more headlines
- B.C. Premier David Eby calls early election for Oct. 24 Castanet · 1d ago
- B.C. Premier David Eby to speak as speculation mounts about snap election Global News · 1d ago
- B.C. Premier David Eby to deliver address, with election call expected Times Colonist · 1d ago
- British Columbia Leader Eby Calls Snap Election to Cement Power Amid US Tariffs Bloomberg Politics · 1d ago
- Snap! There it is: Premier David Eby dissolves government, calls early B.C. election Vancouver Sun · 1d ago
- B.C. Premier Eby to deliver address amid rumours of possible election call CityNews Vancouver · 1d ago
- B.C. Premier Eby calls snap election The Globe and Mail · 1d ago
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first by National Post, 23h ago
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first by National Post, 1d ago
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first by CBC, 1d ago
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Here we go! BC Election on October 24! Eby is speaking on # TheAmericanFascist being the main reason. For stability, etc etc. # TradeWar But this is also a cynical and opportunistic power grab timed to take advantage of chaos in the BC Conservative and generally the centre-right and right-wing of BC politics. My main ask for the future government…
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2020 was called by a minority government 6 months before the mandated date, and Horgan's argument was that Covid cases were projected to be higher during the mandated time, which was true. This is a majority government trying to grab more power 2 years before the mandated date without even the flimsiest justification.
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Premier David Eby sent British Columbia into a snap election today, just two years into the NDP’s mandate and as the fractured opposition parties move quickly to organize themselves into a viable alternative. https:// thetyee.ca/News/2026/09/22/Dav…
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That's not the evidence for why they hate indigenous people. People think they are racist because their party executives are constantly being observed hanging out with explicitly racist people, making racist rants, calling indigenous people savages.
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British Columbia Leader Calls Snap Election to Cement Power Amid US Tariffs https://www. bloomberg.com/news/articles/20 26-09-22/british-columbia-leader-eby-calls-snap-election-to-cement-power-amid-us-tariffs?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Bloomberg Television @ bloomberg-television-bloomberg
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The fact that the Cons are in shambles is precisely why Eby called the election. It’s complete political opportunism on his part and, when you factor in the municipal elections on the 17th, is borderline undemocratic.
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Confused by what's going on in B.C. politics? Catch up on the disarray B.C. Premier David Eby has called a snap election to be held Oct. 24. How did we get here? https://www. cbc.ca/news/canada/british-col umbia/bc-election-why-conservatives-resigned-9.7353012 # BCPoli # BCElxn2026
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British Columbia's next provincial election set for Oct. 24 after Eby calls early vote https://www. cbc.ca/news/canada/british-col umbia/livestory/british-columbia-snap-election-2026-ndp-leader-david-eby-9.7349059
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Happy snap election autumn everyone https://www. cbc.ca/news/canada/british-col umbia/livestory/british-columbia-snap-election-2026-ndp-leader-david-eby-9.7349059 # bcpoli
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Here we go https://www. cbc.ca/news/canada/british-col umbia/livestory/british-columbia-snap-election-2026-ndp-leader-david-eby-9.7349059
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Never boring # bcpoli https:// thetyee.ca/News/2026/09/22/Dav id-Eby-Calls-Snap-Election-Political-Opposition-Scrambles/
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