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Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
Doerkson says the 63-member caucus is ready to govern and promises quick action on the economy, health care and public safety.
- On Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson convened the 63-member Conservative caucus in Victoria, emphasizing unity while warning of difficult and unpopular decisions ahead.
- Under former Tory leader John Rustad and successor Kerry-Lynne Findlay, rifts between hardline and moderate Conservatives emerged, leading more than a dozen MLAs to resign or leave the party.
- Doerkson pledged PST exemptions and resource development, specifically LNG and forestry, to "supercharge our economy," while committing to repeal DRIPA as "quickly as possible."
- Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and other First Nations leaders condemned the proposed DRIPA repeal, though Doerkson maintained his administration must govern for all British Columbians with integrity.
- Legislators will be sworn in on Nov. 19, followed by the announcement of the new cabinet on Nov. 20, marking the official transition to governing.
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Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA - British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says the Conservative caucus of 63 legislators is united to lead the province but he warns of difficult and unpopular decisions ahead.
·Toronto, Canada
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