BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s ‘not going anywhere’

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Judd, A. (2026, September 17). BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s ‘not going anywhere’. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12063184/bc-conservative-leader-kerry-lynne-findlay-not-going-anywhere/

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the BC Conservatives, delivered a speech at the Union of B.C. Municipalities on Thursday, stating her intention to remain in leadership despite recent party scandals and departures of nine MLAs citing dissatisfaction with her leadership. A poll by Ipsos showed support for the BC Conservatives under Findlay dropped to 35%, down eight points from the previous election and ten behind the BC NDP. Senior vice president of public affairs at Ipsos, Kyle Braid, noted that such negative numbers for a new party leader are unprecedented in his experience.

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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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B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said in a speech on Thursday morning that she is not going anywhere. asserted

she → say → morning

Her speech at the Union of B.C. Municipalities comes amidst a summer series of scandals that saw nine BC Conservative MLAs quit the party, many citing issues with Findlay’s leadership. asserted

many → come → leadership

On Wednesday, BC Conservative MLA for Skeena Claire Rattée posted on Substack that the party was “unified when she started and now we are deeply divided.” asserted

we → post → Substack

On Thursday, Findlay said, “I’m not going anywhere. asserted

I → say → Thursday

Twenty-seven thousand party members voted for me as leader who will collaborate and welcome anyone from any background or political alliances before who share our common-sense vision for change. asserted

who → vote → change

“Any who have left our party are welcome to have a conversation about coming back, but let’s understand that it has to happen now and what can only be described as a move. asserted

what → leave → move

In her speech, Findlay said it is time to get back to the basics of good governance. asserted

it → say → governance

Get breaking National news “Keep our community safe, protect what we own, build the roads and infrastructure we need, spend our money mindfully, keep emergency departments open,” she said. asserted

she → get → departments

“Educate our children in a way that gives some confidence to face the future. asserted

that → educate → future

- Elections Ontario closes complaint into Progressive Conservative MPP over newspaper ads - How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal - 5 things that happened during the first 2 debates of Quebec election campaign - Premier Ford’s openness to involuntary addiction treatment facing constitutional and capacity challenges A poll released earlier this week found that support for the BC Conservatives under Findlay has been sinking. asserted

support → close → Findlay

Support for the party is at 35 per cent, which is down eight points from the 2024 provincial election and 10 points behind the BC NDP, according to Ipsos. uncertain

which → accord → Ipsos

“We have certainly seen political figures with very poor impression numbers in the past,” Kyle Braid, senior vice president of public affairs for Ipsos, said on Tuesday. asserted

Braid → see → Tuesday

“I can never recall seeing a new leader have numbers this negative, this fast.” asserted

leader → recall → numbers

BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s ‘not going anywhere’

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