VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Liberals will elect a new leader Saturday with an assignment to ignite and guide the party from an unfamiliar position in Opposition after 16 years in power. The field of six candidates includes three veterans with deep cabinet experience, two former big city mayors and a first-time member of the legislature from Metro Vancouver. The results of the last May’s election, which led to the Liberals eventual downfall in a confidence vote, has figured largely in the contest. Only de Jong, the former finance minister, steadfastly celebrated the Liberal record, saying B.C.’s healthy bottom line and record on job creation were the envy of Canada. “The most introspective candidates are the ones who are less embedded in the B.C.

Source: National Post January 31, 2018 09:00 UTC