Horgan explaining why now is the time for an election. Says the pandemic will be with us for a year or more and that is why it is needed now. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Horgan says waiting a year for an election would be time wasted. Says the Liberals will focus on the wealthy and well connected. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Horgan says last week’s announcement were just some of the plans the NDP has. There will be a full platform. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Horgan says he has enjoyed every moment of being premier and hopes to continue that work after October 24. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On instability, Horgan says there is a four year project ahead of us and there has been some disagreements with the Greens. #bcpoli
Horgan says it is time to renew the legislature and the challenges and opportunities it brings. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On who is managing the government, Horgan says Carole James will stay behind to manage. She is not running again. #bcpoli
On ethical dilemma calling an election, Horgan says he doesn’t believe anything is certain. #bcpoli #covid19BC
Would we be voting if NDP wasn’t leading in polls, Horgan says he has been grappling with this decision for a while. Says getting on with work is putting the politics behind us. #bcpoli
Did you lie to British Columbians on CASA, Horgan says the CASA was signed under much different circumstances. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On a different style of campaign, Horgan says he has been able to connect through Facebook Lives and other means. #bcpoli #covid19BC
On Sonia Furstenau saying the Greens are supporting him, Horgan repeats messaging around a renewed legislature with new ideas moving forward. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On putting people before politics and school exposures, Horgan says people concerned about the pandemic the public health officers remain in place. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Horgan says the schools boards and districts will manage the pandemic. Says it is their responsibility. #bcpoli #covid19BC #bcvotes
On consulting with Dr. Henry about calling an election, Horgan says they didn’t discuss it directly. But did get information on how long we will be in a pandemic. #bcpoli #covid19BC #bcvotes
On calling a massive civic engagement in a pandemic, Horgan says the spread of the virus is because of rule breakers. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Horgan says voter turnout was pretty high in New Brunswick. #bcpoli
On a lack of candidates, Horgan says they can be nominated right up until 14 days before the election and they are working on nominating now. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On case numbers coming out today, Horgan says uncertainty is around every corner and has no idea if things will be better on the health side in 12 months. #bcpoli #covid19BC
On nomination fight in Stikine, Horgan says the equity mandate has served the party well and says diversity will continue. Sounds like Nathan Cullen will be the candidate in Stikine. #bcpoli #bcvotes
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