David Eby
David Robert Patrick Eby is a Canadian politician and lawyer who has served as the 37th premier of British Columbia since November 18, 2022. Eby is a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP) and has served as party leader since October 21, 2022. He has represented Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia since 2013.
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Jun 30, 2026
Center
Eby travels to China, B.C.'s second largest trading partner, to expand partnerships beyond the U.S. amid trade pressures and tariffs.
Centre readers view this as pragmatic trade diversification, but remain wary of China's human rights record and geopolitical risks.
Jun 22, 2026
Center
The BC Premier is involved in the ongoing response to the Lytton wildfire, which coincides with the anniversary of the 2021 fire.
Centre perspective focuses on provincial preparedness and funding for firefighting, with scrutiny on Eby's handling of climate adaptation and emergency alerts.
Jun 17, 2026
Far Left
BC government moved to amend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), drawing objections from over 100 First Nations.
Criticized by NDP/Green allies for weakening Indigenous rights legislation, seen as a betrayal of commitments to reconciliation and free, prior, and informed consent.
Jun 15, 2026
Lean Right
BC NDP Premier facing united opposition over his property rights mishandling.
Conservatives criticize Eby for using reconciliation as a cover for expropriation and regulatory overreach that hurts homeowners.
Jun 15, 2026
Lean Left
B.C. Premier David Eby criticized the federal government's online harms bill for failing to adequately address AI chatbots and reporting requirements.
Eby's remarks highlight federal-provincial policy tensions and push the Liberal government to refine its approach to complex digital legislation, especially regarding AI.
Jun 14, 2026
Far Left
His B.C. government's move to amend the DRIPA legislation faced public objections from over 100 First Nations, raising concerns about Indigenous-settler relations.
The NDP/Green perspective is concerned that Eby's government, despite its NDP affiliation, is potentially undermining the spirit of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through its proposed amendments to DRIPA.
Jun 12, 2026
Far Left
Eby's BC NDP government moved to amend DRIPA, the provincial law affirming the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, drawing public objections from over 100 First Nations.
From an NDP/Green perspective, Eby is being criticized for undermining one of BC's signature Indigenous rights commitments at the worst possible time, prioritizing government flexibility over Indigenous consent and the spirit of UNDRIP.
Jun 6, 2026
Center
The B.C. Premier's government is at the centre of two major labour stories: a 911 call taker strike threat requiring a veteran mediator, and a new four-year doctors deal ratified by 92 percent of physicians.
The centre credits Eby with securing the doctors deal as a pragmatic win for healthcare stability, but questions whether his government acted quickly enough to prevent the 911 labour dispute from reaching a public safety crisis point.