David Eby was sworn in as BC’s 37th premier Friday and immediately announced two tax credits..“British Columbia is a wonderful place to call home,” said Eby..“At the same time, people are feeling uncertain about the future and worried about their families. I’m proud of the work done by John Horgan and our government to put people first.”.The ceremony was hosted by the Musqueam Indian Band, and Eby and invited guests were greeted by traditional drumming and a welcome from Chief Wayne Sparrow..The new premier promised “swift action” in regard to the housing crisis, community safety, healthcare, and climate change, noting he’ll do so in close partnership with indigenous people and governments, municipal to federal..Eby’s first action was two new cost-of-living credits for BC residents and businesses..First announced was a one-time $100 credit for BC Hydro customers, which Eby equates to a month of electricity charges for most single-family homeowners living in a detached home..The next announcement was a BC Affordability Credit which will provide up to an additional $164 per adult and $41 per child, or as much as $410 for a family with two children earning $43,051, with “a sliding scale of credits for families earning as much as $150,051.".Eby, who lives in Vancouver with his wife and children, was first elected as the MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey in 2013, serving as the opposition critic for housing and gaming policy..Upon forming government in 2017, Eby was appointed attorney general and minister responsible for ICBC, gaming, and liquor. In 2020 he was appointed as the minister responsible for housing..Eby took over leadership of the BC NDP in late October after the party controversially ousted his only opponent — 32-year-old Anjali Appadurai — following accusations she breached the leadership race’s rules..READ MORE: BC NDP ousts Appadurai from leadership race, Eby set to be next premier
