Victoria – The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has met with Premier John Horgan, and has accepted his advice that David Eby become the next premier of British Columbia.
The Lieutenant Governor has also accepted the resignation of John Horgan as premier of British Columbia.
The Lieutenant Governor also met with premier-designate Eby and looks forward to administering his oath of office.
The Lieutenant Governor extends her sincere gratitude to Premier Horgan for his many years of service to the Province, and his leadership throughout the global pandemic and the many challenges that British Columbia has confronted in recent years. The Lieutenant Governor also thanks him for his continued service as a member of the legislative assembly, and wishes him health and happiness in the years to come.
So what’s next?
David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia’s 37th premier by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin on Friday, November 18.
The ceremony will take place at Government House. Timing and other details for media will be provided in the coming days.
The November break of the fall legislative session will be extended leading up to the swearing-in ceremony. Eby will meet the legislative assembly as premier during the week of November 21.
