British Columbia heads to an early election on Oct. 24 with all party leaders in focus

Premier David Eby triggered an early provincial election for Oct. 24, ending a term that began with a one-seat NDP majority after a 22-vote recount in Surrey-Guildford. Eby, a former civil-rights lawyer, has seen his poll numbers rise despite challenges over Indigenous legislation, health policy and the deficit. The B.C. Conservatives are currently under interim leader Lorne Doerkson, who is barred by party rules from seeking permanent leadership, and he has recently welcomed back several expelled MLAs.

Former Conservative members have formed CentreBC, with Peter Milobar as interim leader, presenting a centre-right alternative. Dallas Brodie leads OneBC after departing the Conservatives over controversial remarks, and Emily Lowan heads the Green Party without a legislative seat, promising a stronger movement against big-business interests.