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Eby Calls Snap BC Election After Approval Slumps

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  • David Eby, BC NDP leader, called a snap provincial election.
  • A Liaison Strategies poll of 1,000 BC voters gave the NDP 41% and Conservatives 36%.
  • The Angus Reid Institute said Eby’s approval fell from 53% in March 2025 to 31% in June 2026.
  • Four NDP cabinet ministers—Ravi Kahlon, Brenda Bailey, Kelly Greene, Lana Popham—will not run again.
  • Conservatives removed leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay and installed Lorne Doerkson as successor in one day.