Final Results of B.C. Election Released

Final results from the British Columbia provincial election have confirmed the BC NDP holds 47 seats, while the Conservative Party of B.C. has 45 seats and the Green Party retains two. Despite the NDP securing the most seats, the formation of a majority government remains uncertain as leader David Eby prepares to continue as Premier. Eby emphasized the need for collaboration to deliver better outcomes for British Columbians, while Conservative leader John Rustad pledged to act as a strong official opposition. The election results were complicated by the counting of mail-in and absentee ballots, with some close races still being finalized, notably in Surrey-Guildford where the Conservatives lead by just 12 votes. Elections BC has indicated that only 22,000 absentee and special ballots were outstanding at the time of the results announcement. The election was characterized by a polarizing campaign, prompting Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau to emphasize the need for effective governance and collaboration among lawmakers.