BC Premier Urges Fair Federal Spending to Ease Western Discontent

April 17, 2025, 9:43 pm

B.C. Premier David Eby has made pointed remarks against ongoing talk of western separation and regional discontent in Canada, urging Ottawa to adopt a more balanced approach to federal spending. In his separate statements, he emphasized that fair and equitable allocation of resources across provinces is essential to counterbalance long‐standing fiscal disparities and promote national unity. The premier’s commentary calls for a focused government response to address grievances in western regions and to dismantle divisive narratives that hinder cohesive Canadian governance.


globalnews.ca / ‘Tired trope’ of western separation ‘needs to stop,’ B.C. premier says

Talk of the western provinces separating from the rest of Canada is a "tired trope" that needs to stop, British Columbia Premier David Eby says.

theglobeandmail.com / Ottawa must treat provinces fairly to thwart Western discontent, B.C. Premier says

David Eby calls on Canada’s next prime minister to focus on equity in federal spending across the country


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