Premier welcomes federal Liberal leadership candidates with B.C. perspective

Former premier Christy Clark, current North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson among would-be candidates Premier David Eby says it is “a positive thing” that someone like former B.C. premier Christy Clark is considering a run for the leadership of the federal Liberals following the announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he is resigning his leadership. If Clark wins the leadership, she would also become prime minister to join a small list of federal leaders politicians with connections to British Columbia. John A. Macdonald held a Victoria riding in the late 19th century. Kim Campbell, who was born in British Columbia,…