Findlay shuffles B.C. Conservative critic roles after Milobar, Paton departures
The party now has 35 MLAs after Rosalyn Bird left and Kerry-Lynne Findlay reassigned critic posts amid more defections.
- On Tuesday, Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay reshuffled shadow cabinet critic roles following resignations of MLAs Peter Milobar, Ian Paton, and Rosalyn Bird, reducing the caucus to 35 members from 44 elected in 2024.
- Departing members cited frustration over Findlay's 'new direction' and perceived rightward shift; Milobar and Paton announced plans to form a new centre-right party before autumn legislative session.
- Delta South MLA Ian Paton alleged chief of staff Chris Delaney offered him a salaried staff role to vacate his seat; Findlay denied the accusation, while the Criminal Code prohibits exchanging public office for financial inducement.
- Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird joined defectors on Tuesday, citing 'political infighting, name-calling and division' while committing to continue representing constituents as an Independent.
- Political scientist Stewart Prest called departures 'the tip of the iceberg,' while expert Hamish Telford warned Findlay's far-right positions likely keep her from the premier's office as caucus capacity to function erodes.
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