BC NDP, Green reach agreement to work together

It looks like negotiations between the BC NDP and the Greens have come to a resolution.

In a statement Friday, Premier David Eby explains that the government and the Green Party have “reached an agreement to work together on a specific set of shared priorities.”

“British Columbians expect us to work collaboratively to deliver on the most important issues people are facing,” Eby shared.

According to Eby, the four-year agreement’s priorities include: health care, affordable housing, creating livable communities, and the economy.

“We are two distinct parties with two distinct identities, and we won’t always agree. We also have many shared values. The agreement lays out specific areas of action we will work together to achieve,” Eby said.

“This agreement will strengthen the stability of the government and help deliver on the priorities of British Columbians. We will continue to work with all MLAs who want to make the legislature work for people.”

Deputy Premier Niki Sharma is set to give an update on the talks on Friday.

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