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B.C. NDP Delegates Back Eby and Urge Repeal of Name-Change Law at Victoria Convention

The non-binding votes signalled priorities that reveal rifts opponents are seizing on.

Overview

  • Just over 82% of 743 delegates voted against a leadership race, keeping Premier David Eby in place and marking a lower endorsement than John Horgan’s 97% in 2017.
  • Delegates called for repealing the Name Amendment Act that restricts name changes for certain offenders, with supporters citing privacy impacts for transgender people and critics warning of public-safety risks.
  • Members advanced non-binding resolutions to prioritize building ferries in Canada with local shipyards, accelerate the North Coast Transmission Line, require labour representation on riding executives, and seek public returns when government supports private firms.
  • Aman Singh, a former Richmond MLA, won the party presidency with 71% of the vote.
  • Debates highlighted tensions over fast-tracking resource projects, climate commitments and youth support, while attendees described a generally unified finish and protests outside remained peaceful.