Vaughn Palmer: Greens end deal to back NDP, but early election in B.C. remains unlikely |
Opinion: Orchestrating a loss to force an early election could backfire for Premier Eby, so that scenario seems unlikely
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VICTORIA — Premier David Eby’s hold on power got a bit more precarious on Monday when the Green party broke off talks to renew their co-operation agreement with the New Democrats.
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Last year’s agreement provided an insurance policy for the NDP’s one-seat majority. The two Green MLAs voted with the government on the budget and other measures.
In return, the New Democrats supported Green calls for reviews of forest policy and primary health care.
However, the Greens blame the NDP failure to follow through on key promises last year for the decision to walk away from renewing their co-operation and responsible government accord.
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The new leader of the Greens, Emily Lowan, announced the decision shortly after 10 a.m. — apparently catching Premier David Eby by surprise.
Minutes earlier, the premier had assured reporters that talks with the Greens........