David Eby to be sworn in as BC’s 37th Premier Friday

David Eby will take the oath of office Friday to become British Columbia’s 37th premier.

The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Lieutenant-Governor Janet Austin, on the traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver.

Eby replaces New Democrat Premier John Horgan, who announced last June he was leaving office due to health concerns.

He says one of his major plans as premier will be leading a government push to transform Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside from a neighbourhood of desperation into one that’s healthy and safe.

– With files from the Canadian Press.