Two prominent B.C. MLAs have announced they will not be seeking re-election this fall.
Rob Fleming and Harry Bains both issued statements on Thursday announcing their decision.
Fleming, the MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake and the current minister of transportation, said that “after much careful consideration,” he has decided to not seek re-election.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to represent my constituents in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for the better part of two decades,” he said.
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Bains, the MLA for Surrey-Newton and the current minister of labour, said “Serving British Columbians and people in my community has been truly fulfilling, but now I am looking forward to spending more time with my loved ones who have stood by me during my time in public office. I could not have done any of this without them and their support.”
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Both Fleming and Bains said they are committed to making sure Premier David Eby and the current NDP government win re-election.
A few days ago, Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley and the current minister of forests announced he will not be seeking re-election.
The three ministers join at least eight other NDP MLAs who have said they will not seek re-election.
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