A look at British Columbia New Democratic Party Leader David Eby

VANCOUVER — A look at British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby.

British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is in his first election campaign as party leader and is looking to capture the NDP’s second consecutive majority victory on Oct. 19. Here are some highlights from his life and career.

Age: 48. Born July 21, 1976, in Kitchener, Ont.

Pre-politics: An award-winning human rights lawyer, who was the B.C. Civil Liberties Association executive director, an adjunct professor of law at the University of British Columbia, president of the HIV/AIDS Legal Network and served on the Vancouver Foundation’s Health and Social Development Committee.

Politics: Eby, the MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey, was first elected in 2013, defeating then-premier Christy Clark in the riding, forcing her to run in a byelection in Kelowna. He became leader of the party and premier in 2022, replacing former premier John Horgan who left office due to health issues.

Personal: Married to family physician Dr. Cailey Lynch. The family recently welcomed a third child, daughter Gwen.

Quote: “For me, I feel the extra weight of the significance of the election in terms of can we preserve what’s made us successful over the years of working together as a province.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 21, 2024.

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