A high-profile New Democrat has announced his bid to become B-C’s next premier. David Eby, attorney general and minister responsible for housing, is the only declared candidate so far in a leadership election set to be announced on December 3rd. Eby’s announcement ends weeks of speculation after Premier John Horgan said he no longer has the energy to seek re-election following two bouts with cancer. He says his accomplishments — like launching an inquiry into money laundering and calling on municipalities to take action on affordable housing — have given him the experience to take on challenges if he becomes premier.
