John Horgan officially no longer MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca
Posted March 31, 2023 3:47 pm.
Last Updated March 31, 2023 3:48 pm.
John Horgan has officially resigned his seat as a B.C. MLA.
This comes nearly half a year after he officially stopped being the premier — a move he announced months prior, citing his health.
Horgan has served as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca since 2005. He was leader of the BC NDP from 2014 until 2022, and premier from 2017 until 2022.
John Horgan resigned his seat as the MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca by writing to @BCLegSpeaker earlier this afternoon. #BCLeg extends best wishes to Mr. Horgan and gratitude for his years of public service.
The seat remains vacant until a byelection is called. #BCpoli pic.twitter.com/qx0MIay93l
— BC Legislature (@BCLegislature) March 31, 2023
The 63-year-old said in a speech delivered at the legislature in February that he intended to step down as MLA in March.
He is now a two-time cancer survivor, saying in his speech that he is healthy and cancer-free following his 2021 diagnosis.
Horgan was the longest-serving NDP premier in the province’s history.
The Langford-Juan de Fuca seat will remain vacant until a byelection is called.
