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How the B.C. Conservatives Went From Rising Force to Party in Turmoil - Northern Sentinel
The party is down to 28 MLAs after defections and resignations, and five members have announced plans to launch a new party.
- The B.C. Conservative Party has plummeted to 28 MLAs from 44, as internal dissent and resignations continue to erode the caucus under Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership. The party's rapid decline follows a tumultuous period of staff firings and leadership tension.
- Accusing Findlay of "muzzling" him as agriculture critic, Delta South MLA Ian Paton resigned and pledged to form a new party with Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar. Paton alleged the leader offered him a job to vacate his seat.
- Reports regarding potential violations of the Criminal Code of Canada prompted RCMP interviews with Paton this week. A by-election for the vacant Abbotsford-Mission seat is scheduled for September 26.
- Findlay issued a statement on Thursday admitting fault, emphasizing her intent to lead with "determination" and "humility." Five defectors meanwhile announced plans to form a new party.
- The party constitution provides few avenues to remove Findlay, despite the caucus implosion. While the party board could theoretically oust a leader deemed "professionally incapacitated," she remains in control.
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