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B.C. Conservatives' Findlay resigns; interim leader named ahead of potential election

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Depner, W. (2026, September 21). B.C. Conservatives' Findlay resigns; interim leader named ahead of potential election. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-conservatives-findlay-resigns-interim-leader-named-ahead-of-potential-election/article_022c449f-a625-59e0-833f-26c3d3c5ec8a.html

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as the leader of British Columbia's Conservative Party, with the party's board of directors immediately naming MLA Lorne Doerkson as interim leader on Sunday. This change in leadership follows speculation that Premier David Eby might be planning to call an early election.

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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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VICTORIA - British Columbia’s political landscape continues to shift, with Kerry-Lynne Findlay stepping down as the leader of B-C’s Conservatives Sunday, and the party’s board of directors appointing MLA Lorne Doerkson as interim leader hours later. asserted

board → continue → leader

Findlay’s resignation and Doerkson’s appointment come amid speculation that New Democratic Premier David Eby may call an early election. uncertain

Eby → come → election

B.C. Conservatives' Findlay resigns; interim leader named ahead of potential election

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