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David Eby

David Robert Patrick Eby is a Canadian politician and lawyer who has served as the 37th premier of British Columbia since 2022.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

David Robert Patrick Eby is a Canadian politician and lawyer who has served as the 37th premier of British Columbia since 2022. A member and leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party, he has represented Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia since 2013.

Early life and education

David Eby was born in Kitchener, Ontario, and later moved to British Columbia. He studied at the University of Waterloo and Dalhousie University before practising law.

Political career

Eby was elected MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey in 2013. He later served in cabinet under Premier John Horgan, including as attorney general and housing minister, before becoming party leader and premier in 2022.

Premier of British Columbia

Eby was sworn in as British Columbia’s 37th premier in November 2022. His government has focused on housing, affordability, health care, and public safety.

Public profile

Before elected office, Eby was known as a human rights lawyer and advocate on civil liberties issues. He has also written on legal rights and held roles in community and legal organizations.

Key facts

  • Eby became premier of British Columbia on November 18, 2022.
  • He has been leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party since October 2022.
  • He has served as MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey since 2013.
  • He previously served as British Columbia’s attorney general and minister responsible for housing.
  • He was re-elected with the B.C. NDP in the 2024 provincial election.
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Canadian context

He is the sitting premier of British Columbia, a major provincial office in Canada, and his policies affect housing, health care, and affordability for Canadian readers, especially in B.C.

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Eby?
David Eby is a Canadian lawyer and politician who is the 37th premier of British Columbia and leader of the BC NDP.
When did David Eby become premier?
He was sworn in as premier on November 18, 2022.
What riding does David Eby represent?
He represents Vancouver-Point Grey in the British Columbia Legislative Assembly.
What party does David Eby lead?
He leads the British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP).
What was David Eby’s role before becoming premier?
He served as British Columbia’s attorney general and minister responsible for housing before becoming premier.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Eby
    Supports: Birth date, political offices, party leadership, and MLA seat
  2. Government of British Columbia — https://news.gov.bc.ca/office-of-the-premier/biography
    Supports: Official biography and premiership information
  3. Government of British Columbia — https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0088-001737
    Supports: Swearing-in as premier and prior cabinet roles
  4. Government of Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/transparency/briefing-documents/prime-minister-2025/biographies-leaders-priority-calls.html
    Supports: Premiership date and 2024 re-election context
  5. David Eby MLA — https://davidebymla.ca/about/
    Supports: Education, legal career, and constituency representation