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VANCOUVER — British Columbia's new Premier David Eby looked down at his shiny shoes and explained to the audience at his swearing-in ceremony that they were a tribute to his father.Eby, sworn in Friday as B.C.'s 37th premier, says his first days in office will see the launch of NDP government plans to tackle the province's difficult ongoing issues of public safety and affordable housing.
The new premier is a former lawyer for the Pivot Legal Society and executive director of the BC Civil Liberties Association. On his way to becoming housing minister and attorney general, he made his name as a political giant killer for toppling former premier Christy Clark in the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey.
"We're not going to solve all of these huge challenges — most of these huge challenges are global — overnight," Eby said."It's going to take working together." He replaces fellow New Democrat John Horgan, who announced last June he was leaving office due to health concerns. Horgan attended Friday's events, where he received a standing ovation and delivered his last speech as premier.
Joy MacPhail, the chair of the BC Ferries board and a former NDP cabinet minister, said that Eby is considerate, measured and open to innovative ideas. He was fearless when it came to bold action and was the person you wanted on your side, she said.
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