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Vancouver Election Battle: Conservatives Attack Eby Over $10-a-Day Daycare Spot; He Won't Reveal Donation Amount
B.C. NDP leader David Eby admitted his family uses a scarce spot in the province's $10-a-day childcare program, drawing Conservative attacks for occupying the resource. Eby says he donated back the difference but won't disclose the amount. B.C. votes Oct. 24; leaders' debate tonight.
Why it matters
With the B.C. election days away (voting Oct. 24, leaders' debate tonight), childcare has become an election flashpoint. B.C. NDP leader and Premier David Eby admitted Monday that his family uses a spot in the province's $10-a-day childcare program — a program whose expansion has been paused, making spots scarce. The Conservatives quickly attacked, accusing him of occupying a resource meant for ordinary families.
Full report
Eby said he has donated back the difference, but at Tuesday's press conference he refused to disclose the donation amount or say whether it was claimed for tax purposes. Conservative Vancouver-Yaletown candidate Margareta Dovgal issued a statement criticizing him. The NDP responded that federal childcare funding negotiations face a Dec. 1 deadline.
Both CTV News and The Canadian Press reported the controversy on Oct. 13, with multiple outlets cross-confirming the details.
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