Updated: October 25, 2026 at 3:55 a.m. EDT (Toronto) David Eby announced he would resign as leader of the British Columbia NDP after the party lost Saturday’s provincial election to Lorne Doerkson’s Conservatives. Eby made the announcement during his concession speech in Vancouver on October 24, CityNews reported . Eby accepted responsibility for the defeat and told supporters the party needed new leadership. He also spoke about the personal cost of political life for his family and his wish to spend more time with them. CTV News independently reported the resignation alongside the Conservative majority victory. The leadership announcement is a further development after the election-night projection of a change in government. In his own public message , Eby congratulated Doerkson on becoming the province’s next premier and thanked British Columbians for the opportunity to serve. CityNews reported that Eby was projected to retain his Vancouver–Point Grey seat, separating his position a...