3rd minister for David Eby announces they will not run in B.C. election

POLITICS 3rd minister for David Eby announces they will not run in B.C. election By Amy Judd Global News Posted September 22, 2026 7:33 pm 1 min read View image in full screen Ravi Kahlon speaks on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck. DD LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE A third minister for David Eby’s BC NDP has announced they will not be running in the upcoming Oct. 24 election. Health Minister Ravi Kahlon said in a statement that he will not seek re-election. He becomes the third minister in Eby’s cabinet to say they will not be running, after ministers Kelly Greene and Lana Popham previously announced their decisions. Greene said in a statement that she remains deeply concerned about the risks posed by the NDP-backed Tilbury LNG facility in waterways in and around her riding of Richmond-Steveston. Get breaking Montreal news Get breaking Montreal news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. SIGN UP FOR BREAKING MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. Popham said she was sad to leave her role but looks forward to contributing in other ways. Kahlon issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon, saying he believes it is the right time “for the next champion of North Delta to step forward and carry this work on.” STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT 1:14 Why call an election when the B.C. NDP has a majority already? Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. MORE ON POLITICS MORE VIDEOS Transcona would be a ‘legal drama’ if Coun. Russ Wyatt re-elected, union says B.C. election ‘isn’t wanted’: Reaction pours in to David Eby’s announcement Most CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives as snap provincial election called McGuinty says Canada is ‘keeping watch’ on Russia threat Eby called a snap election for Oct. 24, one week after the municipal election on Oct. 17. -with files from The Canadian Press JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS COMMENT REPORT AN ERROR © 2026 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Sponsored content MORE FROM GLOBAL NEWS B.C. election ‘isn’t wanted’: Reaction pours in to David Eby’s announcement Here are the B.C. party leaders as voters go to the…