B.C. Premier David Eby has come under Conservative party fire for a contract reportedly worth up to $450,000 to Vancouver comedian, actor and author Charles (Charlie) Demers. Article content

The Conservative Party of B.C. released a copy of the contract on Tuesday showing an hourly rate of $165 for a total cost of $150,000 over two years, which could reach $450,000 if Demers is hired for two more year-long terms. Finance critic Peter Milobar said in a news release that the contract “exemplifies” the government’s misplaced spending priorities and “tone-deaf” attitude to taxpayer money.

The premier responded on Tuesday, saying Demers has only been paid $14,000 so far for his help writing speeches and, occasionally, jokes — not “quite as sensational” as the Opposition claims. He said his g

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