B.C. Liberals make pitch to continue government as a minority in legislature
VICTORIA — British Columbia entered a new stage of political uncertainty Wednesday as the final vote count from an election held more than two weeks ago confirmed the province’s first minority government in 65 years.
But with the balance of power firmly in his grasp, Green Leader Andrew Weaver indicated he wants to end the confusion that has gripped the province since May 9 by trying to reach a deal with either the Liberals or the NDP on a minority government by next Wednesday.
“We’re committed to bring stability to this province and we’re committed to ensuring the decisions we make in the next few days are those that actually make government work in British Columbia,” he told a news conference.
“We recognize it’s important over the next week or so … to give certainty to British Columbia and that’s our target as we stand today.”