B.C. election frontrunners accused of dodging debates [Video]

The two frontrunners in B.C.’s upcoming provincial election are facing accusations from other party leaders that they’re dodging debates.

British Columbians are set to go to the polls in just two months.

But the leaders of BC United and the BC Greens say Premier David Eby and BC Conservative Leader John Rustad are avoiding the traditional pre-election sparring matches.

“What are David Eby and John Rustad afraid of? Why are they afraid to go on the record to engage with the public, which is what an election campaign is about, and to put their visions forward for this province?” Green Leader Sonia Furstenau asked.

Both the BC NDP and the BC Conservatives have declined several debate requests, including one scheduled for late September or early October in conjunction with UBC Okanagan.

“There is no more important time than the run-up to the election where politicians need to defend their decisions,” BC United Leader Kevin …