Support for B.C. Premier David Eby slips after brief boost from tariff war

A new poll suggests public opinion of Premier David Eby has declined this month.

The Angus Reid Institute says Eby’s approval rating has dropped seven points since March, to 46 per cent. The figures are based on an online survey conducted from June 2 to 8.

Researchers say Eby saw a boost in popularity earlier this year during pushback against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s tariff threats, so the seven-point drop marks more of a return to the approval rate he has maintained over the past few years.

But they also point to his government’s defence of controversial infrastructure and renewable energy legislation. The NDP pushed Bills 14 and 15 through as the legislature wrapped its spring session, despite strong opposition from First Nations, municipalities and environmental groups.

Bill 15 gives the province broad powers to expedite certain infrastructure projects, while Bill 14 aims to fast-track the permitting process for renewable energy developments.

Eby has argued the legislation is needed to prevent costly, unnecessary delays for projects like schools, hospitals and transmission lines. But some First Nations leaders say the move represents a step backward in reconciliation efforts.


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Emily Joveski
Emily Joveski
Emily Joveski is the provincial news reporter for Vista Radio, based in Victoria B.C. She has worked in radio for more than a decade, and was previously on the airwaves as a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto. When she's not at her desk, she might be found exploring Vancouver Island or loitering in a local book store.

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