New B.C. Conservative leader Doerkson to appear with caucus amid election speculation
The party is rebuilding its caucus after five MLAs returned, while leaders brace for a possible snap election and a government news conference.
- On Tuesday, new British Columbia Conservatives interim leader Lorne Doerkson appeared in Richmond, B.C., with his caucus to stabilize the party ahead of a potential early election.
- Doerkson's appearance follows the resignation of former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay on Sunday, as the party works to present a united front after recent Opposition caucus turmoil.
- The Conservative parliamentary group grew to 29 members on Monday after five MLAs who quit or were removed by Findlay returned to the caucus.
- Premier David Eby said last week his caucus needs to be "election ready," while Agriculture Minister Lana Popham announced she will not seek re-election after 17 years.
- Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma announced on Monday that the government renewed plans for the Burnaby Hospital expansion, reflecting campaign-style pledges as parties prepare for a possible early election.
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