Date of publication: June 28, 2022 • 4 minutes ago • 6 minutes of reading • 65 Comments The Prime Minister of BC. John Horgan leaves a press conference where he announced that he will not run for re-election and that he is resigning from the party leader in anticipation of a race for leadership. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG
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BC Prime Minister John Horgan was with his wife, Ellie, 10 days ago, sitting on a beach off the west coast of Vancouver Island watching the otters parting in the waves when he made the biggest decision. of his political life.
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Horgan, 62, struggling with fatigue after a battle with neck cancer, told his wife that “playing a little more and a little less is probably not a bad idea.” Horgan shocked political observers on Tuesday by announcing he would not run for a third term as prime minister, sparking an NDP leadership struggle two years before the 2024 provincial elections. Horgan said that while he was free of cancer after receiving radiation therapy last December and this January, his energy was rapid, so he decided it was time to step down from the pressures of leading the province. “We have come to the conclusion that I am not in a position to commit to another job for another six years,” Horgan told reporters at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver after a two-day resignation at the Cabinet on Monday and Tuesday. “My wife and I felt it was time to pass things on to another generation.
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“It simply came to our notice then. “I did everything I could not to disappoint you.” The announcement comes at a critical time for the New Democrats. Two years after the majority rule, the party is under pressure to face the rising cost of living fueled by inflation and to fix the collapsing healthcare system. Several government ministers are rumored to be seeking leadership, including Attorney General David Abby, Labor Secretary Ravi Callon, Treasury Secretary Celina Robinson and Secretary of State for Infrastructure Bowie. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West is also said to be considering running. BC Prime Minister John Horgan shortly before announcing that he would not run for re-election and that he was resigning as party leader in anticipation of a leadership race. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG Horgan said he made the announcement now to “stop speculating about my future and return to talking about British Colombians and their needs.”
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Horgan will remain party leader until a new leader is elected. He asked BC NDP President Aaron Sumexheltza to set a date in the autumn for the NDP leadership election. Horgan will remain MLA for Langford-Juan de Foucault until the next election, thus avoiding a run-off election. The strategy allows Horgan to bow as prime minister while still high in the polls – he is the third most popular prime minister in Canada – and gives the new leader plenty of time to build political capital before facing BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon . in the October 2024 elections. Former BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver, who struck a deal with Horgan to overthrow the BC Liberals under Christy Clark in 2017, said Horgan had shown “tremendous integrity” by withdrawing two years from the provincial election.
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“I have a lot of respect for the one who did it the way he did,” Weaver said. “She is moral, she is full of integrity and she is honest. “For the first time in a long time, we have a prime minister who lets British Colombians know exactly how he feels about various issues instead of saying what he knows they want to hear.” Kahlon said in a statement on Twitter: “Today is a difficult day. I am both sad and happy for my friend “. He thanked the Prime Minister for his service to the British Colombians and said the party was lucky to have Horgan at the helm during the pandemic, large-scale floods and fires. Today is a difficult day. I am both sad and happy for my boyfriend. I want to thank Premier @jjhorgan for his service to the people of BC. The last 5 years have been difficult with pandemics, floods and fires – We are lucky to have him at the helm🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/59Rm3DjTuj – Ravi Kahlon (@KahlonRav) June 28, 2022
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Former Treasury Secretary Carole James summed up the leadership of her boyfriend and confidant using a sports analogy, a nod to Horgan’s love of lacrosse. “He really is the best coach,” he said. “He knows how to unite a team.” As leader of the opposition, Horgan often took the bus from the Legford Legislature, James said. When people asked why, Horgan said it gave him a chance to talk and connect with people. At a time when the world is more divided than ever, James said, “John has this unique ability to cross; to be able to reach people from all walks of life.” Falcon thanked Horgan for his 17-year contribution to BC as an MLA. “While we may not always agree on politics, we both share a love for this province and our commitment to helping make BC a better place for all those who call it their home,” Falcon wrote on Twitter. “Live long and prosper, John,” Falcon wrote, referring to Horgan’s love of Star Trek.
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Prime Minister Justin Trinto also wrote on Twitter to thank Horgan for his years of public service. “From our ambitious climate action, to making childcare more accessible, to the leadership you have provided to keep people safe through COVID-19, I have always appreciated working with you,” Trinto said. “I wish you all the best, John.”
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Horgan, who has chaired the federation since September, said his decision to step down would not affect his ability to push Trinto for more federal cash to support the collapsing health system.
Horgan has fueled speculation that he will not run for a third term, having recently taken full responsibility for the now-canceled $ 789 million replacement plan for the Royal Museum BC.
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Horgan was diagnosed with throat cancer in November and …
