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Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of caucus upheaval

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Owen, B. (2026, September 20). Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of caucus upheaval. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/legislator-linda-hepner-resigns-from-b-c-conservatives-brings-recent-exits-to-13/article_2800c869-f664-511d-9982-1bb38744b1d1.html

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay has stepped down as leader of British Columbia’s Conservative Party immediately following weeks of internal turmoil within the party's caucus. In a statement on social media, Findlay stated that her resignation was difficult but necessary for both the political movement and the province.

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia on Sunday, effective immediately, citing internal conflict that had consumed too much time and energy. Since taking over in May, 14 MLAs have either quit or been expelled from the party, including Linda Hepner who left just hours before Findlay’s resignation announcement. The turmoil comes amid speculation that Premier David Eby may call a snap election as early as this week. In her resignation letter, Findlay acknowledged mistakes and said stepping aside was necessary to avoid further distraction from the work needed for strong opposition against the NDP. Lorne Doerkson was appointed interim leader hours after Findlay’s announcement.

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as the leader of British Columbia’s Conservatives, effective immediately, after weeks of upheaval in the official Opposition caucus. asserted

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She says in a statement posted to social media that it was not an easy decision, but she believes it is “the right one for our movement and our province.” asserted

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Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of caucus upheaval

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