John Horgan is scheduled to speak at a press conference at 1:30 p.m. in Vancouver, where he spent the last two days in a cabinet. CTV News will broadcast the event live. Rumors circulated about the prime minister’s possible departure from last week, when he appeared on a CBC radio program and gave an open answer about his political future. Less than two months earlier, Horgan had told CTV News reporter Robert Buffham that he had not ruled out running for a third term. “I never expected to be where I am today – no one is more surprised than me and my 8th grade teacher at Reynolds High School. However, I am here. “As long as I can continue to make a valuable difference, you will continue to do so,” Horgan said on May 5. The reasons for the prime minister’s resignation and the timing of his resignation are unclear. His recent cancer attack may have influenced his decision – in May, Horgan said he may have returned to work earlier than optimal and that he was tired. Recorded by Mike Le Couteur, CTV News Channel Senior Political Correspondent This is a story that is evolving and will be updated. The previous story follows.
The Prime Minister of British Columbia is expected to face rumors of his departure during a media availability. John Horgan will speak in Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon after attending a cabinet meeting in the city. The rumors started late last week after an interview on CBC radio. Horgan’s comments come about seven weeks after he told CTV News reporter Robert Buffam that he has not ruled out running for a third term. “I never expected to be where I am today – no one is more surprised than me and my 8th grade teacher at Reynolds High School. However, I am here. “As long as I can continue to make a valuable difference, you will continue to do so,” Horgan said on May 5. Speaking to CTV News on Monday, a political scientist said the recent shift in messages from a clear response to an open response is indicative. Other indications are that the prime minister may be preparing to step down, including his decision to take full responsibility for a controversial funding announcement, which has provoked strong reactions and ultimately overturned that decision. Last week, Horgan said his government thought it was right when it decided to allocate nearly $ 1 billion to the work of the Royal Columbia Museum in Britain, adding that it was wrong. A communications expert said it was rather embarrassing for Horgan, but that decision removed the obstacle for the next NDP leader. “The kind of climb of the prime minister in relation to the museum’s decision was indicative of a leader with a lot of political capital to burn,” said David Black, an associate professor of communication and culture at Royal Roads University, on Monday. While the NDP government faces significant challenges over the province’s affordability and shortage of GPs if Horgan retires, political observers say it is his own move – with little indication that his hand would be forced. Horgan remains one of the most popular prime ministers in the country, and his party is leading the opposition Liberals in recent opinion polls. Horgan’s recent battle with cancer may be the deciding factor. In May, Horgan said he may have returned to work earlier than usual, noting that he was tired. With a quote from Bhinder Sajan of CTV News Vancouver in Victoria
