Horgan said the struggles of his childhood and a bout with bladder cancer in his 40s helped forge his political goals. election campaign: Horgan goes after riding of Green leader, The 'relentless underdog': Green Leader Sonia Furstenau ready for uphill battle, Leaders focus on schools, hospitals and transit, Locals grateful for Sooke homeless shelter, Concerns arise over homelessness during winter, 1 arrested for Campbell River Walmart fire, A look at B.C.’s youngest election candidates, RCMP seek 'vehicle of interest' in connection to Highway 19 death, Small plane makes emergency landing on grass at Victoria airport, B.C. In 2017, the NDP was able to form a minority government after reaching an agreement with the Green party, which held the balance of power. Kamloops This Week has always been a free product and will continue to be free. NDP Leader John Horgan pauses while speaking during a campaign stop in Coquitlam, B.C., Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. “It wasn't like he was trying to make friends with myself,” said Chamberlin, who has run unsuccessfully as a candidate for the federal NDP. Liberal government. "He's always very comfortable in terms of chatting with anyone," said Speers, who teaches at the University of Victoria's school of public administration. 'An unusual person to be in politics' says former BC Liberal colleague, B.C. In 2008, Horgan was diagnosed with bladder cancer but was later declared cancer-free after surgery and treatment. Horgan and his wife Ellie have two grown sons, Nate and Evan. This report by The Canadian Press was first published September 28, 2020. He said he was heading for trouble as a teen before his basketball coach took him aside and warned him to take life more seriously. “It all involves bringing people together and what I've tried to do in the 3 1/2 years I've had the opportunity, is to reach out to everyone, business people, not-for-profits, labour, just regular folks, and ask them what they want to see in their government, and I think it's worked,” he said. Horgan said the struggles of his childhood and a bout with bladder cancer in his 40s helped forge his political goals. You have activated your account, please feel free to browse our exclusive contests, videos and content. "He's relatable, easy to talk to and not condescending," said Speers, who taught in Alberta. B.C. “I think he's even honed that skill even more.”. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Horgan said he struggled with his decision to call the early Oct. 24 election during the COVID-19 pandemic, but he wanted to seek the stability of a majority government and was convinced the election could be held safely. FILE - British Columbia Premier John Horgan speaks during an announcement about a new regional cancer centre, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 6, 2020. “He's always very comfortable in terms of chatting with anyone,” said Speers, who teaches at the University of Victoria's school of public administration. Please contact us. “I could tell he heard me very clearly. VICTORIA — A sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia: Family: Married Ellie in 1984; two grown sons, Nate and Evan. Horgan said he struggled with his decision to call the early Oct. 24 election during the COVID-19 pandemic, but he wanted to seek the stability of a majority government and was convinced the election could be held safely. government passed legislation adopting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Liberal government. "It all involves bringing people together and what I've tried to do in the 3 1/2 years I've had the opportunity, is to reach out to everyone, business people, not-for-profits, labour, just regular folks, and ask them what they want to see in their government, and I think it's worked," he said. An Indigenous leader says John Horgan would often use a joke to ease tensions during difficult times in talks over the future of fish farms between groups with different interests in … “I respected that,” said Chamberlin, a former vice-president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs who helped develop the joint fish farm policy with industry, Indigenous groups and Horgan's New Democrats when the party was in Opposition and in government. "I think he's even honed that skill even more.". In 2008, Horgan was diagnosed with bladder cancer, but recovered after treatment and surgery. All rights reserved. VICTORIA — A sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia: Age: 61. "I do my homework now," Horgan said. NEW: For every donation of $25 or greater, we will offer a digital advertising package to the local non-profit group of your choice. {* createAccountButton *}, You may have created a profile with another. He was first elected to the legislature in 2005 and acclaimed as party leader in May 2014. 's fixed election date was set for October 2021. You can make a one-time or a monthly donation of any amount and cancel at any time . election: Green leader says party aims to run 87 candidates, Horgan, Wilkinson trade barbs over MSP premiums, health care at campaign stops, B.C.


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