BC NDP, Greens finalize cooperation accord for housing, transit priorities

The British Columbia NDP government has finalized an agreement with the provincial Green Party to solidify their cooperation in the legislature, where the NDP holds a narrow one-seat majority. This agreement emphasizes shared priorities including affordable non-market housing, expanding transit routes, and enhancements in health care and social justice. Premier David Eby stated that this partnership ensures a stable government focused on the needs of British Columbians, while Green Party interim leader Jeremy Valeriote expressed confidence in prioritizing public interest over political maneuvering. The accord builds upon a previous agreement from December 2024 and outlines specific initiatives that the parties will work on together. Both parties plan to address barriers to community health centers and improve public transportation affordability. The cooperation aims to provide a stable governance framework while navigating key challenges facing the province.