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B.C. Conservative exodus continues with 2 more MLAs, leader’s chief of staff

Scott McInnis and Donegal Wilson say they lost faith in Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership as the party’s caucus shrinks to 28 MLAs.

  • On Wednesday, Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis announced he is leaving the BC Conservative Party caucus to sit as an Independent, citing concerns about party leadership.
  • McInnis, who previously served in Caucus Policy Development, stated he could no longer support Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership, citing staffing decisions and senior appointments as sources of growing concern.
  • He criticized the party for becoming an exclusive club, arguing it fails to build the broad coalition required to form government; since 1956, no party has defeated the NDP without welcoming a broad spectrum of voters.
  • The departure follows Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson, who resigned earlier on Wednesday, marking the ninth BCC defection in less than a month amid growing internal instability.
  • Following these exits, the legislative assembly now includes 48 NDP MLAs, 28 Conservatives, 14 Independents, and two Green Party MLAs, reflecting the shifting political balance in British Columbia.
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
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Alberta separatist ties hasten implosion of Canada’s B.C. Conservative Party as 9 MLAs have now resigned in a month

Alberta separatist ties among senior staff lead B.C. MLAs Donegal Wilson and Scott McInnis to resign, making nine caucus departures in a month.

·Toronto, Canada
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Victoria BuzzVictoria Buzz
Lean Left

2 more MLAs depart BC Conservatives due to lack of faith in new leader

After seven MLAs made the decision to leave the BC Conservative Party in August, another two have joined the mass exodus.

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Indo-Canadian VoiceIndo-Canadian Voice
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Scott McInnis is ninth MLA to quit BC Conservative Party

Indo-Canadian Voice Scott McInnis is ninth MLA to quit BC Conservative Party posted by: Rattan MallSCOTT McInnis, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke, on Wednesday became the ninth person to leave the BC Conservative Party since August 14. Earlier on Wednesday, Donegal Wilson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, had announced that she was quitting the BC Conservative Party. McInnes said in a statement: “It is with some sadness that I announce I am leavi…

·Surrey, Canada
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crestonvalleyadvance.cacrestonvalleyadvance.ca
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Defections continue as Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA McInnis quits B.C. Conservatives - Creston Valley Advance

McInnis is the ninth MLA to go in less than a month

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Caledonia CourierCaledonia Courier
Lean Left

Defections continue as Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA McInnis quits B.C. Conservatives - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier

McInnis is the ninth MLA to go in less than a month

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grandforksgazette.cagrandforksgazette.ca
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Defections continue as Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA McInnis quits B.C. Conservatives - Grand Forks Gazette

McInnis is the ninth MLA to go in less than a month

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e-know.ca broke the news on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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