B.C.’s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18

In just a couple of weeks, B.C.’s new cabinet will be sworn in.

Premier David Eby says the swearing-in ceremony will take place on Nov. 18, after the judicial recounts in Kelowna Centre, Surrey-Guildford, and Prince George-Mackenzie have been completed.

“Judicial recounts will ensure every vote is counted,” Eby said on Wednesday. “Following those counts, British Columbians want to see urgent action taken on their priorities, including affordability and housing, strengthening health care and building strong communities within a vibrant economy. The first step is swearing in a new cabinet for British Columbia.”

The premier’s office explains that until the 18th, Eby’s transition team will be making recommendations to the premier about the forming of ministries and the selection of cabinet ministers.

“The transition team is co-chaired by Doug White, the Premier’s special counsel on Indigenous reconciliation, and Shannon Salter, the Premier’s deputy minister and head of the public service,” the premier’s office explained.

The office adds that all newly elected MLAs will take their seats in the Legislature prior to the cabinet’s swearing-in, with MLAs to be sworn in on Nov. 12 and 13.