The Aporia · B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay vows to stay on

Kerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the British Columbia Conservatives, addressed concerns about her leadership at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention on Thursday in Vancouver. She vowed to remain as party leader despite recent defections from her 28-member caucus and accused Premier David Eby of planning a snap election "as early as tomorrow." Findlay is campaigning for the Abbotsford-Mission by-election set for September 26, aiming to gain a seat in the legislature. Her party launched an emergency fundraising drive to prepare for a potential early election called by Eby due to disruptions caused by the U.S.-Canada trade war.

Written by AI on 2026-09-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party, vowed on Thursday at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver that she would not resign despite recent turmoil within her party. Nine legislators quit the caucus since August 14, citing dissatisfaction with Findlay's leadership. Addressing the possibility of an early election called by Premier David Eby, Findlay said it was a "cynical move," adding that any former members who wish to return must act promptly.

The party faced another scandal when it emerged that its former executive director Elaine Allan had hired a private investigator to look into critics within the caucus. Legislators like Claire Rattée and Brennan Day claimed they were targets of this investigation, further damaging Findlay's credibility and leadership. Rattée expressed deep concern over potential privacy violations.

Findlay defended her position by emphasizing that she is committed to leading the party towards change and has the support of 27,000 members who voted for her as leader in May. She plans to campaign for a seat in the Abbotsford-Mission by-election, scheduled for September 26.

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Findlay, who was flanked by about a dozen legislators from her 28-member caucus, said she was open to talking to anyone who wants to rejoin the party, and she has been speaking to a number of former caucus members.

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B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay vows to stay on · assertive framing

Kerry-Lynne Findlay is vowing to stay on as the British Columbia Conservative leader, saying she is “not going anywhere” after a series of defections that have depleted the Opposition ranks. asserted

that → vow → ranks

She told an audience at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver on Thursday that those who have quit the caucus are welcome to have a conversation about coming back, but “it has to happen now,” because Premier David Eby could call an election “as early as tomorrow. uncertain

Eby → tell → tomorrow

” “Twenty-seven thousand party members voted for me as a leader who will collaborate with anyone, from any background or political alliances … who share our common-sense vision for change,” she said. asserted

she → vote → change

She called the prospect of a snap election by David Eby “cynical move.” asserted

She → call → Eby

“So, the premier will impose on British Columbians a costly election two years early, trample on the by-election he just called, and he knows I was about to win,” she said. asserted

she → impose → election

Findlay is campaigning in the Abbotsford-Mission by-election, scheduled for Sept. 26, in a bid to gain a seat in the B.C. legislature. asserted

Findlay → campaign → legislature

Nine legislators have quit the caucus since Findlay won the job in May, with defectors complaining about her leadership, the party’s direction, and an ideological push that one of them said was a “hard right.” Findlay addressed reporters after the speech, saying the Conservatives are a “young party” that is still feeling “growing pains.” She said her team was excited about “probably heading into a provincial election very soon. uncertain

team → quit → election

she → flank → members

She said she didn’t think it was her leadership style that forced the members of her caucus to quit, but she took responsibility for the defections. asserted

she → say → defections

“There have been adjustments, there have been changes, and what is really more important is, do we have a working, fighting team that’s cohesive? asserted

that → have → team

I’m proud of them all, and we are moving forward together.” asserted

we → ’m → them

Eby said Wednesday that he told legislators that they need to be “election ready,” amid disruption posed by the trade war with the United States. asserted

they → say → States

The premier said both Elections BC and the NDP caucus had been warned to be prepared for an election, although he did not offer any details about its timing. asserted

he → say → timing

The Conservatives responded Thursday by launching an “emergency” fundraising drive. asserted

Conservatives → respond → drive

The party sent out an e-mail launching the effort, saying it wanted funds in the next 48 hours to roll out digital and print advertisements, to distribute voter messaging and to mobilize volunteers. asserted

it → send → volunteers

The Conservative fundraising pitch said “the signs are undeniable” that Eby is preparing to call a snap election and is “racing to catch us unprepared.” asserted

Eby → say → us

B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay vows to stay on

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