Peter Milobar leaves B.C. Conservative Caucus, cites differences with Findlay over ‘direction’
Milobar said his values no longer align with the party’s new direction under Kerry-Lynne Findlay and he will continue representing Kamloops Centre as an Independent.
- On Friday, Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar announced he is leaving the Conservative Party to sit as an Independent, effective immediately, citing values that no longer align with Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
- Tensions between Milobar and Findlay escalated during their leadership contest less than three months ago, centered on his support for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, which the party has pledged to repeal.
- During a televised leadership debate, Findlay questioned whether Milobar faced a conflict of interest on land rights because his wife worked for the Kamloops Indian Band; Milobar strongly rejected the suggestion.
- Since taking leadership, Findlay has pushed a harder line, directing staff to stop using the term "First Nations" and pursuing stronger private property rights protections, despite retaining Milobar as finance critic in June.
- Milobar, who has represented Kamloops-Centre since 2017, affirmed his priority remains serving constituents and promised to share more details regarding his political future in the coming days.
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Milobar Leaves BC Conservative Caucus to Sit as an Independent
Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar has announced he’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus to sit as an Independent, saying his “values don’t align” with the direction being taken by the party under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Milobar, who ran against Findlay in the party’s recent leadership race, was serving as the B.C. Tories’ finance critic. “I completely respect the vote of the membership, and that Kerry-Lynne Findlay has earned the right…
Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar quits B.C. Conservative caucus - Grand Forks Gazette
Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar announced on social media on Friday that he is leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus, saying he no longer shares the party’s values under new Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. “I completely respect the vote of the membership, and that Kerry-Lynne Findlay has earned the right as leader to shape the party as she sees fit,” he wrote. “It has, however, become clear to me over the last few months that my values don’t align …
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Airdrie City ViewPeter Milobar cites gap in 'ideological alignment' as he quits B.C. Conservatives
The B.C. Conservatives have lost one of their leading moderate voices, with Peter Milobar citing a lack of "ideological alignment" with leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay for his decision to sit as an Independent.
Peter Milobar leaves B.C. Conservative caucus, will sit as independent
Indo-Canadian Voice Peter Milobar leaves B.C. Conservative caucus, will sit as independent posted by: Rattan MallPETER Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre, on Friday announced that he has left the B.C. Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent member in the House. Milobar said in a statement: “Since 2017, I have been entrusted by the residents of Kamloops and the area to be their voice in Victoria. I completely respect the vote of the memb…
Peter Milobar cites gap in ‘ideological alignment’ as he quits B.C. Conservatives
The B.C. Conservatives have lost one of their leading moderate voices, with Peter Milobar citing a lack of "ideological alignment" with leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay for his decision to sit as
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