Second TV debate marks show time for B.C. election; parties look to turn on voters
VICTORIA — It’s show time in British Columbia’s election campaign with Wednesday’s debate between the three party leaders offering a high-stakes chance to leave a mark on the campaign with about two weeks to the finish line.
The debate is one of the few opportunities the leaders have to directly challenge each other, all the while under the intense glare of live TV cameras where body language counts as much as scoring verbal points.
It’s a pressure-cooker audition where solid performances and unscripted moments can inspire voters and shift campaigns.
Christy Clark’s Liberals have mounted a largely stay-the-course campaign so far, highlighting their stewardship of Canada’s top-performing economy and posting five consecutive balanced budgets.