Former British Columbia premier John Horgan loomed large over the swearing-in ceremony for 47 New Democrat members of the legislature.
Premier David Eby walks with newly elected MLA for Juan de Fuca-Malahat Dana Lajeunesse as they make their way into the legislative assembly for the oath ceremony at the legislature in Victoria, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Before the ceremony, Songhees Nation elder Butch Dick sang a prayer and offered words of sympathy for the family of Horgan, who died Tuesday at the age of 65 after a third battle with cancer. Langford-Highlands MLA Ravi Parmar wore a Victoria Shamrocks lacrosse jersey to honour his longtime friend and mentor who was a lacrosse player and faithful follower of the Shamrocks.
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