WATCH: The countdown to the Federal Election has begun. Early voting is over. Sept 20th is your last chance to cast a ballot for Canada's 44th general election. Richard Johnston a professor of political science at UBC shares his insights regarding the English language debate, leaders on the campaign trail, what the election polls are showing, and his prediction on what sort of a government we might see for our nation on Monday night.
Horgan says the resignation also raises questions about the views of other Liberal candidates in the Oct. 24 election who have been linked to anti-LGBTQ statements.
Horgan, who referred to Wilkinson as "buddy" several times during the CKNW debate, replied that his government couldn't fix all the mess the Liberals left behind in one fell swoop.
Today, after discussions with the leader, Laurie Throness has announced he is stepping down as a candidate in the upcoming provincial election.
In total, 670,033 vote-by-mail packages have been issued to voters. Issued packages include those that have been sent to voters or are being prepared to be mailed.
With a rapidly growing population of more than 517,000 residents, there is a significant need to increase healthcare capacity in the region.
NDP Leader John Horgan, meanwhile, announced he would launch a B.C. shipbuilding strategy to make sure there's investment in local infrastructure that's needed to win national and international contracts.