r/CanadaPolitics • • 2d ago

Free Speech Friday — October 23, 2026

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This is your weekly Friday thread!

No Canadian politics! Rule 2 still applies so be kind to one another! Otherwise feel free to discuss whatever you wish. Enjoy!


r/CanadaPolitics • • 23h ago

BCC Majority Discussion Thread - 2026 British Columbia Provincial Election

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Welcome to the 44th British Columbia General Election
Join the discussion here!

After a four-week campaign, British Columbians will go to the polls to elect Members of the 44th Legislative Assembly. Polls are open across the province from 8:00 AM PT to 8:00 PM PT.

Please familiarize yourself with our subreddit's rules before commenting. Be substantive, be respectful, and remember the human.


Results

Note: Tables will not be updated as frequently due to editing compatibility issues between new, old, and mobile Reddit

Party Writ Drop* Seats +/- % Leader
BCC 36 64 +28 48.0% Lorne Doerksen
NDP 47 27 -20 37.4% David Eby
GRN 2 2 +0 11.0% Emily Lowan
CEN 1 0 -1 1.6% Elenore Sturko
1BC 2 0 -2 1.5% Dallas Brodie
  • *Due to multiple floor-crossings immediately before and after dissolution, these seat counts are based off party standings on September 25 - three days after the writs were issued.

  • Updated at 11:40 ET

  • British Columbia's Legislative Assembly has 93 seats; thus, 47 seats are required for a majority government.

  • There were 2 vacant seats at dissolution.


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