Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he’s been told by the B.C. Green Party that it’s too early to begin talks about a minority government agreement after the weekend’s still-undecided provincial election.

Recounts in two ridings and a tally of 49,000 absentee and mail-in ballots that are set to begin this Saturday will hold the key to the outcome, with both the NDP and the B.C. Conservatives falling short of the 47 ridings needed to form a majority after the initial count ended on the weekend.

The initial tally has the NDP elected or leading in 46 ridings, the Conservatives elected or leading in 45, and the Greens winning two ridings{ai:summary}<p>B.C. Premier David Eby reports that the Green Party believes it is premature to discuss a minority government agreement following the recent provincial election. Recounts and the counting of 49,000 absentee ballots will determine the final outcome.</p><p>Both the NDP and B.C. Conservatives did not secure the 47 ridings required for a majority. #politics</p>

B.C. Greens not yet ready for alliance talks over possible NDP minority government: Eby

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