David Eby, 46, will become B.C.'s 37th premier, replacing retiring Premier John Horgan, who has held the office since 2017.
VICTORIA — David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's new premier on Nov. 18, with Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin conducting the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria.
Eby became premier-designate last week after being acclaimed as leader of the New Democrats, about four months after Horgan announced his impending retirement for health reasons. Eby, a former attorney general and housing minister, has said he wants to sit as premier during the current session, which is scheduled to conclude Nov. 24.The Opposition BC Liberals and Greens both said Eby is taking too long to arrive at the legislature as premier.
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