Parliamentary convention has it that in the event of a tie vote, the Speaker would continue debate and maintain the status quo. However, in the matter of a confidence vote, the speaker could cast the tie-breaking vote. Liberal Government House Leader Mike de Jong cautioned it would be dangerous to go against custom and politicize the Speaker's position. NDP leader John Horgan is introduced to his caucus in advance of the NDP swearing-in ceremony. The 41-member NDP caucus was sworn in this afternoon, one day after the three elected members from the B.C.

Source: CBC News June 08, 2017 18:55 UTC