Although it is relatively rare for Speakers in Canada to find themselves in a position where they must cast a deciding vote on a matter, this has not been the case in British Columbia since early 2025. In this article, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia explains the unique circumstances that have led to an exceptional number of tie-votes and outline his process for casting the deciding vote. *This article is adapted from a presentation delivered at the CPA Canadian Regional Conference on July 23, 2025.