B.C. Conservative caucus meets in Penticton under new leader
Casey Richardson says the party aims to form the next government as it works to rebuild after several MLAs left the caucus.
- On July 2 and 3, the Conservative Caucus met in Penticton for their first official 2026 meeting, while Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee crossed the floor to the NDP on Friday.
- Conservative Leader Kerry Lynne Findlay currently lacks a legislative seat but said she intends to enter the house 'as soon as possible' and is discussing potential by-election paths with current members.
- Rejecting the 'sinking ship' narrative, Findlay emphasized her caucus remains a 'welcoming team' and noted she is focused on the 38 MLAs currently standing with her.
- Highlighting party policy, Findlay promoted a western alliance to remove interprovincial trade barriers and expressed support for pipelines, believing they bring 'economic opportunity' and jobs.
- Although Findlay hopes to join the legislature quickly, she acknowledged a by-election for an occupied seat requires a call from the Premier and Lieutenant Governor, a process taking six months.
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B.C. Conservative caucus meets in Penticton under new leader
The new leader of the BC Conservatives said the party intends to form the next government in British Columbia and bring people back to the province, despite facing recent losses of MLAs crossing the floor. Members of the Conservative Caucus met in Penticton on July 2 and 3 for their first official c...
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Terrace StandardB.C. Conservative Leader Findlay emphasizes party unity following caucus retreat
B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says her party is unified and ready to get out and hear from British Columbians following the party’s caucus retreat in Penticton. Findlay, backed by her caucus, spoke to reporters at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre in the second media scrum since her May 30 leadership race victory. “We know our purpose, know what we intend to do, what we want to do,” Findlay said. “We’re going to …
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