Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says

By Wolfgang Depner The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to lead the province, premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said Monday, but he warned there would be difficult and unpopular decisions ahead. Doerkson made the comments as Conservative legislators gathered for their first caucus meeting in Victoria, where he said their job now would be to govern on behalf of all constituents, no matter which party people voted for in the Oct. 24 election. He said Conservatives owe every British Columbian the same effort and respect. “That is the responsibility, of course, that comes from winning, but it makes making difficult decisions somewhat, maybe unpopular.” He said B.C. residents don’t expect perfection, but they do want honesty, effort and integrity from their government, and elected Conservatives must…

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