VICTORIA- B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan issued the following statement on the B.C. Liberals losing the confidence of the legislature:

“Today’s vote is a step toward a new government that puts regular British Columbians first.

“Working together, we have the opportunity to lower costs for families who have been left behind for too long.

“We can shorten health care wait times and invest in better schools for our kids.

“We can build a sustainable economy and create good-paying jobs for people in communities across B.C.

“British Columbians are closer than ever to getting the new leadership they voted for. And we’re ready to form a strong, stable government that works every single day to make life better for people.”