Ex-B. C. Conservative MLAs say new leader of their old party will polarize politics
Findlay won by 51 per cent to 49 per cent as she promised a clear conservative brand and former MLAs warned her victory could deepen internal divisions.
- On Saturday, Kerry-Lynne Findlay won the B.C. Conservative leadership with 51% of the vote, defeating commentator Caroline Elliott on the fourth ballot. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre congratulated Findlay, expressing hope she will make British Columbia more affordable and safer.
- Findlay assumes control following John Rustad's resignation six months ago, aiming to establish a distinct conservative brand. About 25,000 party members participated in the competitive four-round leadership race that determined her victory.
- During her campaign, Findlay promised to end sexual orientation and gender identity programs in schools. Supporter Sharon Hartwell praised Findlay's federal cabinet experience, saying she is confident Findlay can unify the 39-member caucus.
- Findlay met with her caucus on Sunday to discuss future direction, declaring they had a "very good meeting" and the caucus was unified. She plans to seek a legislative seat as soon as possible and will consult with members on inviting back previously expelled legislators.
- Former provincial Conservatives Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko warn that Findlay's leadership risks polarizing British Columbia. They suggest her platform indicates a rightward shift toward 'Donald Trump-style populism,' potentially alienating moderate voters and creating a void for centrist alternatives.
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Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future under new B.C. Conservative Leader
As the dust settles on the B.C. Conservative leadership race, one of the first tasks for party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is to figure out how to secure a seat in the legislature for herself through a byelection. But she’ll need a seat to open up. On Tuesday, former party leader John Rustad didn’t rule out stepping down himself to clear a path for her in a safe riding. Rustad represents Nechako Lakes in Northern B.C., which he won handily, defea…
New B.C. Conservative leader good for the north, says Stikine MLA - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who served as a federal MP and Minister of National Revenue under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party and according to the Stikine MLA, that is good news for the North. Sharon Hartwell said the highest percentage of votes came from the Bulkley Valley and Skeena regions overall. “It’s very vitally important that people are going to take the North seriously, with everything, w…
New B.C. Conservative leader good for the north, says Stikine MLA - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who served as a federal MP and Minister of National Revenue under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party and according to the Stikine MLA, that is good news for the North. Sharon Hartwell said the highest percentage of votes came from the Bulkley Valley and Skeena regions overall. “It’s very vitally important that people are going to take the North seriously, with everything, w…
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