Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement on the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the United States of America:

“On behalf of the people of British Columbia, I would like to extend my congratulations to president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris.

“The United States is a close friend and partner of B.C., and we have taken important steps together with our neighbours to fight climate change, grow the innovation economy and build a more sustainable future.

“Alongside the Government of Canada, we look forward to strengthening and growing our relationship to get through the pandemic and build an economic recovery that works for everyone.”