John Horgan is a Canadian politician who has been the Premier of British Columbia since 2017. He is a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP) and has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia since 2005. Prior to becoming Premier, Horgan served in a number of cabinet positions in the British Columbia government, including Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and Minister of the Environment. Horgan is known for his focus on environmental issues, and has worked to implement policies aimed at addressing climate change and protecting natural resources in the province.

Some of the key issues that he has addressed include:

• Climate change and the environment: Horgan has made addressing climate change and protecting the environment a priority. He has implemented a number of policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition the province to a low-carbon economy, including a clean fuel standard and a ban on single-use plastics.
• Housing affordability: The high cost of housing in British Columbia, particularly in the Lower Mainland, has been a major issue in the province. Horgan has implemented a number of measures to address this issue, including increasing the supply of housing through the construction of new units, implementing a speculation and vacancy tax, and strengthening rental protections for tenants.
• Health care: Horgan has worked to improve access to health care for British Columbians, including by increasing funding for hospitals, expanding mental health and addiction services, and investing in primary care.
• Education: Horgan has focused on improving education in the province, including by increasing funding for schools, hiring more teachers and support staff, and expanding access to early childhood education.
• Infrastructure: Horgan has prioritized infrastructure investment in the province, including investments in transportation and public transit, as well as in hospitals and schools.
Notable events and initiatives that Horgan has been involved in include:
• Declaration of a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: In 2020, Horgan declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and implemented a number of measures to help control the spread of the virus, including restrictions on travel and gathering sizes, and the closure of non-essential businesses.
• Approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion: In 2019, Horgan's government approved the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, which transports oil from Alberta to the west coast of British Columbia. The decision was met with criticism from some environmentalists and Indigenous groups, but Horgan defended the decision as a way to support the economy and create jobs in the province.
• Implementation of a clean fuel standard: In 2020, Horgan's government implemented a clean fuel standard in the province, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels. The standard requires fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of their products over time, with the goal of reducing emissions by at least 20% by 2030.
• Launch of the CleanBC plan: In 2018, Horgan's government launched the CleanBC plan, which is a comprehensive strategy to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the province. The plan includes a range of measures, including a shift to electric vehicles, a ban on single-use plastics, and investments in renewable energy.
• Signing of a framework agreement with the Wet'suwet'en First Nation: In 2021, Horgan's government signed a framework agreement with the Wet'suwet'en First Nation, which was seen as a significant step towards resolving long-standing land disputes between the First Nation and the province. The agreement established a process for resolving land and resource issues through negotiation and dialogue.