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Most CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives as snap provincial election called

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David Eby called a snap provincial election for October 24, prompting seven legislators from CentreBC to rejoin the B.C. Conservatives. The move solidifies the Conservatives as a strong opposition force with Lorne Doerkson and Peter Milobar leading together. However, Eleanor Sturko remains independent, citing concerns about previous Conservative policies. Eby asserts that the election is necessary due to threats posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.
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On September 22, 2026, B.C. Premier David Eby called a snap provincial election to be held on October 24, two years ahead of schedule. Eby cited the "existential" threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump and his trade policies as justification for the early vote. The NDP currently holds a fragile one-seat majority in the legislature, making the upcoming election critical. Recent disarray within the B.C. Conservatives, including the resignation of their leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, has led to seven CentreBC legislators rejoining the main Opposition party, though Eleanor Sturko remains independent. Critics argue that Eby's move is politically opportunistic and could backfire given his government's unpopular policies and economic challenges.

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B.C. British Columbians CentreBC Conservative Conservatives

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CentreBC ORG · 4× Conservatives NORP · 3× British Columbians NORP · 2× Conservative NORP · 2× B.C. GPE · 1× David Eby PERSON · 1× Eleanor Sturko PERSON · 1× Lorne Doerkson PERSON · 1× NDP ORG · 1× Peter Milobar PERSON · 1×

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Eleanor Sturko says she is the sole CentreBC member who is not rejoining the Conservatives, who say interim leader Lorne Doerkson and CentreBC’s leader Peter Milobar “have come together to give British Columbians a viable governing alternative.”
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2026-09-22 · Toronto Star
Seven CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives for Oct. 24 snap election · assertive framing
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Most CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives as snap provincial election called · assertive framing

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Seven legislators from the breakaway CentreBC party are rejoining the official Opposition B.C. Conservatives after NDP Leader David Eby called an early election for Oct. 24. asserted
Eby → rejoin → Oct.
Eleanor Sturko says she is the sole CentreBC member who is not rejoining the Conservatives, who say interim leader Lorne Doerkson and CentreBC’s leader Peter Milobar “have come together to give British Columbians a viable governing alternative.” asserted
Doerkson → say → alternative
Get breaking National news The Conservatives say the election is “cynical” and not what British Columbians want, but it offers the province a hope for change. asserted
it → get → change
The seven CentreBC legislators who are returning to the Conservative fold all resigned or were kicked out of the main Opposition caucus by former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who quit on Sunday. asserted
who → return → Sunday
But Sturko, who was ejected last year by former Conservative leader John Rustad, says she can’t go back to a party that previously supported the repeal of the human rights code. asserted
that → eject → code
Eby is framing the snap election as an urgent necessity to respond to the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump and his trade war, calling it an “existential moment” for the province More to come asserted
Eby → frame → province
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