Eby Strengthens Tariff Powers

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NDP power-grab law is the most far-reaching since the War Measures Act

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Premier David Eby responds to the Trump tariff threat with legislation to allow the NDP cabinet to override all provincial laws, regulations, authorities and even the legislature.

In 41 years of covering B.C. governments, I've not seen a legislation as arbitrary and far-reaching this side of the federal War Measures Act .

Bill 7 , the Economic Stabilization (and) Tariff Response Act , would allow for regulations supporting all manner of measures to reduce trade barriers within Canada .

It will be in effect until May 28, 2027 , well into the third year of Eby 's four-year term.

Bill 7 is a stage setter for a future election, just six months after the last one, Eby says.

Eby has been measured in his response to the Trump tariffs, but he's also musing about an opening for an early election.

Not right away, but before this week ’s power grab expires two years from now .

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