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- Premier David Eby announced a snap provincial election for Oct. 24, 2026.
- Eby framed the vote as an “existential moment” to counter U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.
- Seven CentreBC legislators rejoined the official Opposition caucus.
- CentreBC leader Peter Milobar joined the Conservatives in the reunification effort.
- Finance Minister Josie Osborne said the deficit forecast rose $450 million to a record $13.8 billion.