Conservative Majority Victory: Conservatives win 64 seats; gas expansion faces C$13.3bn deficit

In brief

In a significant political shift, British Columbia has ushered in a Conservative majority government after a decade dominated by the New Democratic Party. Winning 64 out of 93 seats, the Conservatives plan to place a strong emphasis on expanding liquefied natural gas production to enhance energy policy. However, they face fiscal constraints with potential deficits looming, and the new government will need to balance…