B.C. Cancels Fall Legislative Sitting After Speaker Reappointment

Premier David Eby confirms legislature will reconvene in February, citing no immediate need for a fall session following Raj Chouhan's reappointment as Speaker.

• British Columbia's fall legislative sitting has been canceled after Raj Chouhan was confirmed to serve a second term as Speaker of the legislature.
• Premier David Eby had initially planned for a brief session to elect a Speaker but later deemed it unnecessary following Chouhan's reappointment.
• The legislature will reconvene in February 2025, beginning with a speech from the throne to outline the government's agenda.
• Eby's government holds a slim one-seat majority, with 47 seats compared to the B.C. Conservatives' 44, raising the stakes for cross-party collaboration.
• The premier has pledged to work with opposition members, including the two Green MLAs, on key priorities such as cost of living, housing, and health care.

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