# Trump Not Responsible for British Columbians

> Premier David Eby's election spending promises risk provincial finances, not Trump's actions.
- Title: Trump Not Responsible for British Columbians · Nationalpost
- Summary: Premier David Eby's election spending promises risk provincial finances, not Trump's actions. British Columbians face rising costs from NDP's election…
- Keywords: b.c., ndp, david eby, british columbians, election, health care, spending, news, politics, Trump, Responsible, British
- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/chris-sankey
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: b.c., ndp, david eby, british columbians, election, health care, spending, news, politics
## Premier Eby calls snap election
Premier David Eby announced a snap election after the last election cost British Columbians more than $80 million.
## NDP's $15m medical recruitment pledge
The NDP committed $15 million to attract U.S. medical professionals, risking higher costs if the party returns to power.
## Provincial finances in crisis
British Columbia lost its triple AAA credit rating and faces borrowing to cover election costs.
## Trump not responsible for provincial issues
David Eby is responsible for B.C.'s health-care challenges, housing shortages, and public-safety concerns, not Trump.
## Eby's spending priorities
The NDP has been in government since 2017, but Eby's focus on American medical professionals risks provincial finances.
## Key takeaway

British Columbians face rising costs from NDP's election spending and health-care promises, not Trump's responsibility.