The British Columbia NDP appears to have fended off the Conservative surge by a razor thin margin and will form the next provincial government, CBC News projects.
Whether the party forms a minority or majority government is still uncertain.
B.C. NDP hangs on to power, will form next government CBC projects
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-election-2024-winners-1.7364897
13 Comments
BroBot9000@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 1y
At least some good news today
Arkouda@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 1y
Seeing that the Conservatives cannot form a government even if they win the last two seats is comforting after a stress filled week.
It is especially sweet that the NDP is still in the hunt for a majority.
Albbi@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 1y
Is it that bad for the greens to hold the balance of power, especially since they didn't pick up the phone when the Conservative leader called?
I'm ignorant of BC politics so I don't know if the greens are similar to the wacky pro-homeopathy anti-wifi federal green party.
Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 1y
I dislike majority governments, but I also hate the idea of a party that wins 8% of the vote holding all the cards, and only the seats from 2 of the wealthiest areas in the province.
Arkouda@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 1y
I agree on all fronts.
We need a better system in BC, and across Canada, that would see proportional representation in our Government.
Albbi@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 1y
That's a really good answer. Thanks!
Arkouda@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 1y
I don't think it is a bad thing for the Greens to hold the balance of power, in fact I enjoy minority Governments compared to Majority governments.
The Greens in BC are a lot different from the Federals in many ways, and I would vote for them if they had a chance in my riding, but at the end of the day I have always voted NDP with a nod to the Greens because the NDP has a more realistic and attainable platform.
As far as BC politics go, in a nut shell, it is a damn mess and always has been. haha
adespoton@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 1y
Maybe now the NDP will more seriously consider ranked choice voting.
nepenthes@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
We had what, three, referendums about it and people voted against it every time. It's mind-boggling.
I found the article from the last one, if anyone is interested: CBC article
I am beyond relieved that the NDP stayed in :D
Sunshine@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 1y
They should pass single transferable vote for ranked choice voting.
LimpRimble@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 1y
grte@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 1y
The gap in Kelowna Centre is also now just 35 votes down from ~90 this morning.
Sunshine@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 1y
Great news! But still no full conclusion yet.
galileopie@lemmy.ml · 0 pts · 1y