US EditionB.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after ‘anxiety’ from stakeholders
- B.C. Premier David Eby announced plans to withdraw part four of Bill 7 due to concerns about unchecked powers, stating the need for safeguards after stakeholder feedback expressed anxiety about the bill's scope.
- Eby believes the legislation is necessary to respond swiftly to foreign threats and previously described the bill as potentially unbalanced.
- Eby acknowledges the bill's flaws, saying, 'the legislation didn’t get the balance right' and plans to reconsider sections of the bill due to opposition.
- Opponents argue the rest of Bill 7 still allows government overreach without proper checks and balances.
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BC Premier David Eby Walking Back Tariff Bill After ‘Anxiety’ From Stakeholders
British Columbia Premier David Eby’s government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation “didn’t get the balance right.” Eby said Friday that the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate “safeguards” after a wave of criticism about potential overreach. “My interest in being able to move quickly to respond to the threat that British Columbia is facing got the better of … my un…
B.C. Premier David Eby withdraws part of tariff response bill after criticisms for overreach
VANCOUVER -- British Columbia Premier David Eby's government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right."
BC Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right."
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