B.C. Conservative caucus is down to 30. Here’s how it lost 14 members
The party's caucus has been thinned to 30, amid differences over its ideology, and questions about its direction under both its former leader and new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay
The British Columbia Conservative party has reduced its caucus size from 44 to 30 members after the 2024 provincial election, amid disagreements over ideology and questions about its direction under former leader John Rustad and current leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Thirteen legislators have exited the party since then, citing various reasons, including allegations of mockery of residential school survivors and accusations of plotting against leadership.
Some, like Brodie from Vancouver-Quilchena, were removed by Rustad due to statements mocked residential school survivors. Others, like Sturko from Surrey-Cloverdale, were fired by Rustad for alleged plotting against his leadership. Findlay's appointment of other party members to key roles, such as Gasper as deputy chief of staff, led to resignations from the caucus.
Meanwhile, some legislators, such as Chan from Richmond Centre, resigned due to legal issues. Findlay's leadership under scrutiny has led to the departure of several members, who have either joined the NDP or formed their own independent.
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