In an extended interview with CTV News Vancouver Island, British Columbia’s 37th premier says he’s ready to tackle the challenges facing the province, starting with health care.
David Eby says friction between the provinces and the federal government over funding must end and a deal needs to be reached.
, including plans to override municipalities if they aren’t meeting targets for new home construction. Eby also suggested 2023 could see the government following through on plans to allow three units to replace single-family homes in urban centres across the province. As the province continues to deal with the overdose epidemic, the premier says treatment, rather than safe supply, will be the focus moving forward.
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