BC Premier Eby Appoints Twin to Interim Communications Post

In Victoria, British Columbia Premier David Eby has appointed George Smith as temporary deputy director of communications in his office, filling the role vacated by George's identical twin brother, James Smith, who left last month for a new position.

James Smith had served nearly four years as the premier's primary media contact. He now works as director of government relations at the University of Victoria. George Smith, on secondment from his current role in the provincial bureaucracy, will hold the position until mid-June. This arrangement allows for continuity during the transition period, including training new staff.

The appointment is not entirely new for George Smith. He previously served as deputy director under former Premier John Horgan, who passed away in 2024, before advancing to director of communications under both Horgan and Eby until earlier this year. The identical twins have long been a familiar, if occasionally perplexing, presence in British Columbia's political circles, often leading to mix-ups among staff, politicians, and reporters.

James Smith expressed appreciation for his brother's assistance in a statement. "I'm grateful my brother is stepping in for a...