Premier David Eby is under scrutiny for hiring comedian Charlie Demers at $165/hour under a contract that could total $450,000 over four years. Critics say it’s tone-deaf given B.C.’s $11.6-billion deficit; Eby says only $14,000 has been paid so far and speechwriters are essential to his role. The contract was signed in February and includes extension options.
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