David Eby is winning the latest polls but we take a look down memory lane to another NDP leader who looked destined to win. Maybe he can maintain his lead by going after the federal Conservative leader who’s spending his days screaming Axe the Tax like he’s an even earlier BCNDP leader. Meanwhile, the federal Liberals & NDP mark two years since signing their supply and confidence agreement by checking off the list of election reforms they’d promised.

Links

B.C. Spotlight: In the face of heavy criticism on key issues, BC NDP still top choice ahead of October election – Angus Reid Institute

Premiers’ Performance: In election year, half approve of Moe and Eby, Higgs has steep hill to climb – Angus Reid Institute

Mainstreet poll (Twitter) Mainstreet British Columbia, March 2024 

Mainstreet Poll – British Columbia, March 2024

IF THIS MAN KICKED A DOG, HE’D STILL WIN THE ELECTION – PressReader

B.C. Premier David Eby, Pierre Poilievre continue war of words on carbon tax

Poilievre motion fails on carbon price increase; confidence threat remains – National | Globalnews.ca

Poilievre-led attempt to bring down Trudeau minority over carbon tax fails – CTV News

Liberals introduce legislation amending Elections Act as part of agreement with NDP | CBC News

Government Bill (House of Commons) C-65 (44-1) – First Reading – Electoral Participation Act – Parliament of Canada

Delivering for Canadians Now | Prime Minister of Canada (SACA agreement)

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