The Liberal Party is defending its snap election call amid complaints from municipal and First Nations leaders in B.C. Well, it certainly isn't about [the] federal election," Louis said Monday to Carolina de Ryk, the host of CBC's Daybreak North. Okanagan Indian Band Chief Byron Louis says it's not the best time holding a federal election now. 100 Mile House, B.C., Mayor Mitch Campsall says Justin Trudeau's election call shows he doesn't care about British Columbians. Meanwhile, the Liberal Party says it takes climate change very seriously.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2021 02:46 UTC