B.C.’s Eby asks Doerkson to remove campaign chief over social media slamming Islam

VICTORIA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has asked interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson to remove his party's campaign director, Katy Merrifield, over her social media comments slamming Islam. The comments, made in response to a report, referred to Islam as an "abhorrent ideology" that needs to be expelled. Eby, speaking at a campaign announcement on Vancouver Island, made the request, stating that Doerkson has the opportunity to demonstrate his stance on the matter.

Merrifield claimed she removed the post within hours, stating her anger was directed towards the extremism behind violent crimes, not Muslims or their faith. She added that she was moved to tears by the report, describing herself as heartbroken, horrified, and angry.