Former BC premier says provincial cabinet being sworn in later today can be larger than the 22 members

A former BC premier says he expects the provincial cabinet being sworn in later today will be larger than the 22 members before the NDP won re-election.

Mike Harcourt says Premier John Horgan has some challenging choices to make in a cabinet that will be focused in the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seven ministers didn't seek re-election, including finance minister and deputy premier Carole James.

Harcourt says James is going to be impossible to replace but Horgan has lots of flexibility and lots of talent to choose from.