After it was all said and done – Clark's government was defeated by a 44-42 vote in the House, setting the dramatic stage of NDP-Green alliance to take power and despite Clark's 90 minutes of trying to convince Guichon to call another election – it only took Premier-designate John Horgan less than 20 minutes to get the okay from the Lieutenant-Governor to lead a new government. Clark has always had problems with judgement and her shenanigans and delay tactics clearly showed that she either didn't listen to reason or had some of the worst advisors and in doing so she may have killed any chances of her staying on as BC Liberal leader and may have ended her one-term Premiership.

By R. Paul Dhillon – DESIBUZZCanada Founder-Editor

VICTORIA – After weeks of trying desperately to cling on to power – it was game over on Thursday evening for BC Liberal leader Christy Clark, who could not persuade BC Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon to dissolve parliament and call another election in a last ditch effort to stop the NDP-Greens from taking power after a 16-year rule by Clark's party.

Clark has always had problems with judgement and her shenanigans and delay tactics clearly showed that she either didn't listen to reason or had some of the worst advisors and in doing so she may have killed any chances of her staying on as BC Liberal leader and may have ended her one-term Premiership.

After it was all said and done – Clark's government was defeated by a 44-42 vote in the House, setting the dramatic stage of NDP-Green alliance to take power and despite Clark's 90 minutes of trying to convince Guichon to call another election – it only took Premier-designate John Horgan less than 20 minutes to get the okay from the Lieutenant-Governor to lead a new government.

"Today, British Columbia got a new government that will work every single day to make life better for people," Horgan said in a press release.

"British Columbians work hard to build a better life for themselves and their families. But for years, life in B.C. has been getting harder and more expensive. That's about to change.

"There’s a lot of work to do to fix the problems British Columbians are facing. And we’re ready to get started.

"It's time for new leadership that makes life more affordable for people.

“It's time to shorten health care wait times and invest in better schools for our kids.

“It's time to build a sustainable economy with good-paying, stable jobs in every corner of this province.

"It's time to build a better B.C., together."

The political drama that ended Thursday evening in change of power began on Monday  Clark and her minions, especially Mike de Jong (who also lost much of his credibility) trying hard to convince Guichon the legislature can't work (or won't without the BC Liberals staying in power as the joke went).

But everyone already knew that the NDP and Greens had a long term agreement to defeat the Liberals and to govern the full four year term (that's debatable as it's a long and rocky road ahead).

The main selling point for Clark was who will serve as Speaker which may depend on how long an NDP government might survive as the Liberals stated clearly that they won't allow one of their members to serve in the position.

If a New Democrat or Green member serves in the post, the house is deadlocked with votes likely to end in 43-43 outcomes, leaving the Speaker to decide whether to break the tie.

The May 9 election left the Liberals with 43 seats, the NDP 41 and the Greens three.

Clark says the results show voters want the three parties to co-operate, but the opposition has already rejected Liberal overtures in a throne speech that included large parts of their election platforms.

Despite Clark's delay tactics and political double-speak, NDP's Horgan was prepared to introduce the non-confidence motion in the legislature on Wednesday, which he did, and accused the Liberals of accepting ideas from the opposition parties only because they face defeat.

"I think the voters think it's a little bit late as well, and disingenuous, to say at the 11th hour, when you're facing a confidence vote, that suddenly the issues and values of the people on this side of the house are now our values," he said in a draft transcript of Hansard.

"I think that doesn't sit well with the voters, and it doesn't sit well with me."

Horgan noted that Christy Clark’s delay tactics are hurting families and communities.

 “While Christy Clark clings to power, people across the province are suffering,” said Horgan.

“Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals had years to secure a softwood lumber agreement, and they chose to work for their rich friends and donors instead,” said Horgan.

“Now, instead of letting a new government get to work securing a deal, she is threatening an election that British Columbians don’t want.

“British Columbians overwhelmingly voted for a new government that will make life more affordable, deliver the services people need and create good jobs across the province.

“They voted for a new government that will fix the problems that the B.C. Liberals created over the last 16 years.

“People are ready for new leadership that works for everyone not just those at the top. It’s time for Christy Clark to face a confidence motion so that we can put government to work for people.”