B.C. premier-designate Doerkson suggests he may call fall legislative session
Lorne Doerkson suggested he may call a fall session of the legislature, hours after what the Vancouver Sun described as a supermajority in Saturday's provincial election.
Reported by Vancouver Sun; confirmation from Elections BC or the Premier's Office pending.
Illustrative photoB.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson suggested he may call a fall legislative session, the Vancouver Sun reported. The remarks came just hours after what the newspaper described as a supermajority victory in Saturday's provincial election.
Why it matters
The legislature is where provincial bills are debated and passed, so the timing of any sitting affects Metro Vancouver residents along with the rest of the province.
What we know
- Lorne Doerkson is B.C.'s premier-designate.
- He suggested he may call a fall legislative session.
- He made the remarks hours after Saturday's provincial election.
- The Vancouver Sun described the result as a supermajority.
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