Event Brief
Eby drops writ for snap B.C. election
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
Summary: B.C. Premier David Eby dropped the writ for a snap provincial election on Tuesday. He cited U.S. President Donald Trump’s attack on workers as the reason for calling the vote. Most CentreBC MLAs rejoined the Conservatives as the election was called.
WHO: Premier David Eby; CentreBC MLAs; Conservatives
WHAT: Premier David Eby dropped the writ for a snap provincial election and most CentreBC MLAs rejoined the Conservatives.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026
WHERE: British Columbia, Canada
WHY: Eby cited U.S. President Donald Trump’s attack on workers as the reason for calling the snap election.
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