October 9, 2024
The leaders of British Columbia’s main parties have squared off in their only televised debate ahead of the Oct. 19 provincial election.
Here are some quotes from NDP Leader David Eby, B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad and Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau:
“I was on my way over here, and on the corner of Robson and Hornby, there was an individual who died, and there was emergency people rushing (around). This person died from an overdose. This is the British Columbia that David Eby has created.” — Rustad describing a scene on his way to the debate in downtown Vancouver.
“Climate change is real. Vaccines work. We don’t call gay people groomers. We respect people. We respect Indigenous people. We don’t promote hate and division.” — Eby describing his party’s positions, in apparent reference to Rustad’s.