Keith Baldrey
Legislative Bureau Chief
Keith Baldrey is Global BC’s legislative bureau chief based in Victoria, and one of B.C.’s best known political commentators.
He joined the Vancouver Sun in 1984, and moved to its legislature bureau in 1986, becoming its legislature bureau chief in 1989.
He joined BCTV (now Global BC) in 1995.
He has covered nine premiers and the 2017 election was the ninth B.C. election campaign he has covered (along with numerous federal campaigns and party leadership races).
He also writes a weekly syndicated column on B.C. politics for a variety of Lower Mainland papers, including the North Shore News and the Now newspapers, and appears regularly on News Talk 980 CKNW.
He makes public speaking appearances on B.C. politics, has written numerous magazine articles, and co-authored a book on former premier Bill Vander Zalm and his Social Credit government.
He lives in Victoria with his wife and fellow journalist, Anne Mullens, their two daughters, and their Shiba Inu dog, Teddy.
Video Archives
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How will Alberta’s UCP government get along with the BC NDP?
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Impact of Alberta election on B.C.
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Premier David Eby heading to Asia
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Nanaimo latest municipality to explore public hard drug use ban
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Proposed bail reform changes target repeat offenders
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B.C. to send cancer patients to Washington State for treatment
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Embattled CEO of housing provider Atira steps down
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Latest twists and turns from BC Housing audit report
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BC Housing audit debated in Question Period
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Forensic audit of BC Housing shows conflict of interest and mismanagement of funds
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B.C. offers support for areas impacted by flood waters
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Concerns raised in B.C. legislature over MLA’s travel expenses
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McLeod Lake Indian Band reaches development deal with B.C. government
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Trickle-down economic effect of job vacancies in B.C.
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B.C. unveils action plan for in-demand jobs
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B.C. premier weighs in on Surrey policing controversy
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Political fallout of B.C. government police recommendation for Surrey mayor
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Province to announce Surrey policing decision on Friday
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What is B.C. doing to hire and keep family doctors?
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Telus Health to change LifePlus program in B.C.
Author Archives
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‘He will be missed’: No one enjoyed being B.C. premier more than John HorganThis week ends one of the most successful and rather astonishing turns at the helm of a B.C. government, as John Horgan turns the keys to the premier’s office over to David Eby.CommentaryNov 17, 2022
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Activist’s challenge turns BC NDP leadership race from coronation into competitionThe race to be the next leader of the BC NDP was meant to be a coronation of sorts for former Attorney-General David Eby, but it now has the potential to become an actual contest.CommentarySep 28, 2022
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Fifty years after first winning power, the BC NDP has changed in many waysAs the BC NDP marks a milestone anniversary, legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey reflects on how the party has changed, and perhaps tamed its near-revolutionary past.CommentarySep 1, 2022
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The Surrey South byelection is a race to watch for all political partiesLosing that riding would be devastating for the B.C. Liberals, as they struggle to regain a toehold in Metro Vancouver, where about half the electoral ridings are located.CommentaryAug 18, 2022
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Change in BC NDP leadership could herald an early provincial election callPremier John Horgan’s successor may find it tempting to call an early vote rather than trying to govern for two more years without facing the electorate.CommentaryJul 13, 2022
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‘Popular, historic and lasting’: Looking back at John Horgan’s legacyFew of his predecessors can point to as long a list of accomplishments as well as an enduring ability to remain popular with the general public.CommentaryJul 8, 2022
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Rise of conspiracy theories shows Canada not immune from U.S. problemsRecent polling has found a large number of Canadians buy into conspiracies like the racist "white replacement" theory to the disproven claim Donald Trump won the U.S. election.CommentaryJun 29, 2022
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Political discourse has weakened during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Canada and the U.S.The recent takedown of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney from his party leadership is the latest example of some political parties finding it difficult to maintain unity in their ranks.CommentaryMay 26, 2022
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Bruising CPC leadership race could leave eventual winner with unity problemWhile party leadership races can often feature some bruising, bitter internal battles, the leadership contest the Conservatives are mired in seems particularly nasty.CommentaryApr 21, 2022
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As two byelections loom in B.C., one will prove more exciting than the otherPremier John Horgan will have six months to call a byelection once Stephanie Cadieux formally resigns and you can be sure the NDP is searching for a top-notch candidate.CommentaryApr 14, 2022
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‘Drop everything’: Looking back at the week COVID-19 changed everything in B.C.Global News chief political correspondent Keith Baldrey looks back at the moment COVID-19 would change everything in B.C.CommentaryMar 16, 2022
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While B.C.’s new fiscal plan looks bleak, it’s not as bad as it may first appearIn the fiscal year just ending (it ends March 31), the provincial economy exceeded all expectations and allowed Selina Robinson to push the deficit down to $483 million.CommentaryMar 3, 2022
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B.C. court ruling is likely bad news for environmental protestersThe three higher judges extended the injunction until at least September, after concluding the lower court judge had made numerous errors.CommentaryFeb 3, 2022
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BC Liberal leadership race nears the finish line, but is the public watching?The BC Liberal Party is slated to announce its next leader on Feb. 5.CommentaryJan 26, 2022
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More must be done to convince B.C.’s unvaccinated to roll up their sleevesWe are heading towards a situation in which less than 10 per cent of the population will take up more and more resources in a health care system that is near capacity.CommentaryJan 11, 2022
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As we start 2022, B.C.’s politicians remain front and centre to navigate COVID and moreUnlike any other previous health minister in B.C. history, Adrian Dix has had to ensure the health system actually continues to function under a global pandemic.CommentaryJan 4, 2022
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The next few weeks in B.C. are critical as Omicron cases surgeSome scientists theorize that perhaps Omicron will become a “nuisance virus” that infects a lot of people but does not inflict a lot of damage. Let’s hope so.CommentaryDec 23, 2021
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B.C.’s kids have been rolling up their sleeves for the COVID vaccine but uptick is slowAn Angus Reid poll back in October showed B.C. would likely get to the situation in which it now finds itself when it comes to vaccinating five to 11-year-olds.CommentaryDec 14, 2021
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John Horgan navigates cancer diagnosis while becoming B.C.’s longest-serving NDP premierAs for breaking the record for service as an NDP premier, who saw that coming back before the 2017 election that would end up with him moving into the premier’s office?CommentaryNov 9, 2021
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Old-growth logging protests highlight a change in this BC NDP governmentThe so-called “war of the woods” in Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island saw mass arrests and thousands of people protesting regularly at the legislature.CommentaryOct 14, 2021
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Will the Green Party be able to keep its two B.C. ridings this election? Most signs say noFor months, the Greens have been consumed by bitter infighting and an open and hostile revolt against party leader Annamie Paul.CommentarySep 2, 2021
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Will NDP’s past performance in B.C. jeopardize Trudeau’s bid for majority government?Many analysts agree that to form a majority, the Liberals will have to hold onto their B.C. ridings and perhaps add a few more, chiefly at the expense of the Conservatives.CommentaryAug 25, 2021
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The new COVID-19 public health restrictions for the Central Okanagan should not be a surpriseEven with the new restrictions now in place in the Central Okanagan region of the province, the situation will not change overnight.CommentaryJul 28, 2021
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When Canada-U.S. land border reopens, how many travellers can actually come here?Opening the border cannot come soon enough for many people. However, any reopening will be a lot more complicated than many people realize.CommentaryJul 20, 2021
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Why did so many people die during the heat wave? B.C.’s chief coroner looks for answersB.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe and her team will examine and analyze the circumstances surrounding each death during the province’s recent heat wave.PoliticsJul 13, 2021