Byelection called as B.C. Conservative leader faces questions over leaked audio
B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay currently does not hold a seat in the legislature. The byelection is set for Sept. 26.
A byelection has been called in British Columbia after B.C. Conservative MLA Reann Gasper resigned, providing leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay a chance to sit in the legislature. However, the timing could not be worse for Findlay, who has lost six MLAs in recent weeks. An audio recording leaked on social media appears to feature a person who sounds like Findlay discussing the potential for offering jobs to legislators in exchange for their resignation, a move Findlay has dismissed as a "preposterous" suggestion.
The B.C. Conservative party's former leader, Trevor Bolin, said the release of the audio "couldn't be worse" given the numerous issues the party is facing. Findlay maintains that the comments were normal political discussions and not a criminal offense. The B.C. RCMP is aware of the social media post but has not confirmed or denied any investigation.
Findlay faces the prospect of running against former NDP MLA Pam Alexis in the upcoming byelection, scheduled for September 26.
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