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

In British Columbia, Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of the province's Conservative Party, with the party's board of directors subsequently appointing MLA Lorne Doerkson as interim leader, according to The Canadian Press. The resignation comes amid speculation that New Democratic Party Premier David Eby may have plans to call an early election.

Findlay announced her decision a mere four months after winning the Conservative leadership contest, stating that stepping down was the right choice for the movement and the province. Her resignation follows weeks of turmoil within the Conservative caucus, marked by defections and expulsions, including the expulsion of former leader John Rustad, who is set to speak to the press later on Monday.

Prior to joining the Conservatives, Doerkson served as a member of the B.C. United party, first elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. The NDP caucus convened late on Sunday to deliberate on Findlay's resignation amidst the ongoing speculation of an early election call. This report by The Canadian Press was originally published on September 21, 2026.