Staff prepare for a press conference by British Columbia Premier David Eby to announce a snap election during a press conference at Government House in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.(Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press via AP)

British Columbia Premier David Eby speaks to reporters after he announced a snap election during a press conference at Government House in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.(Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press via AP)

British Columbia Premier David Eby is joined by his wife Dr. Cailey Lynch before announcing a snap election during a press conference at Government House in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.(Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press via AP)

British Columbia Premier David Eby speaks during a press conference at Government House in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.(Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press via AP)

British Columbia Premier David Eby speaks to reporters after he announced a snap election during a press conference at Government House in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.(Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press via AP)