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B.C. Conservative leader retains former rival in shadow cabinet
Findlay kept most incumbent critics and named new caucus leaders, while Peter Milobar stays finance critic after losing the leadership race.
- On Tuesday, B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay unveiled her shadow cabinet, retaining former leadership rival Peter Milobar as finance critic. The move signals unity after a contested leadership race.
- Findlay described the party as "more united than ever," emphasizing that members are "incredibly knowledgeable" and prepared to hold the NDP government to account. She credited the team's readiness to challenge the opposition.
- Key appointments include Chilliwack North MLA Heather Maahs as interim leader of the Official Opposition, replacing Trevor Halford, alongside Sheldon Clare as house leader and Macklin McCall as opposition whip. These shifts reshape party leadership.
- Critics and the NDP challenged the appointments on Monday, alleging Findlay selected what appeared to be a "loyalist slate" for caucus leadership positions. The party maintained the selections reflected strength and readiness.
- The Conservative caucus will gather for their first official meeting in Penticton on July 2 and 3. The summit aims to finalize platform strategy as the party prepares to form government after the next election.
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The RecordB.C.‘s multibillion-dollar MOU with feds retains northern tanker ban
VANCOUVER - British Columbia and the federal government have unveiled a multibillion-dollar agreement that will maintain the northern oil tanker ban, eliminating the possibility of an oil pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s northern coast.
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