BC Conservative Leadership Crisis

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 17 Sep

   Kerry-Lynne Findlay is vowing to stay on as the British Columbia Conservative leader, saying she is “not going anywhere” after a series of defections that have depleted the Opposition ranks.

   3 outlets · The Globe and Mail
2. 18 Sep

   Allan served briefly as executive director of the party until being relieved of her duties last month and did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

   2 outlets · The Globe and Mail

Coverage 6 articles

• 18 Sep Former BC Conservative director accused of hiring private investigatorThe BC Conservative Party faces allegations that a former senior official hired a private investigator to gather information on current and former members, including party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay and ex-president Aisha Estey. Estey expressed shock at this revelation and criticized the current leadership for its conduct. As the scandal unfolds, Findlay maintains she will stay in her position and stated that the…Global News
• 18 Sep B.C. Conservative leader Findlay 'not going anywhere' amid private-eye revelationsKerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party, has faced calls for her resignation amid allegations that a private investigator was hired by the party’s former executive director Elaine Allan to scrutinize critics including current and former caucus members Claire Rattée and Brennan Day. Despite the controversy, Findlay declared she is “not going anywhere” and continues to deny any personal…Toronto Star
• 18 Sep Former director of B.C. Conservatives hired private investigator, lawyer allegesA lawyer for the British Columbia Conservatives claims that former executive director Elaine Allan hired a private investigator to look into certain party members, including legislators Claire Rattée and Brennan Day. Bruce Hallsor, the lawyer retained by party president Mauro Francis, provided a preliminary report on Wednesday but declined to reveal details about the investigation or those involved.The Globe and Mail
• 17 Sep BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s ‘not going anywhere’Kerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the BC Conservatives, delivered a speech at the Union of B.C. Municipalities on Thursday, stating her intention to remain in leadership despite recent party scandals and departures of nine MLAs citing dissatisfaction with her leadership. A poll by Ipsos showed support for the BC Conservatives under Findlay dropped to 35%, down eight points from the previous election and ten behind the…Global News
• 17 Sep B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay vows to stay as party faces turmoilKerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party, pledged her commitment to leading the party through potential upcoming elections despite internal turmoil. Nine MLAs have left the party since August 14, but Findlay stated she is "not going anywhere" and invited them back if they were willing to discuss their return immediately. She accused Premier David Eby of planning an early election as a…The Globe and Mail
• 17 Sep B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay vows to stay onKerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the British Columbia Conservatives, addressed concerns about her leadership at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention on Thursday in Vancouver. She vowed to remain as party leader despite recent defections from her 28-member caucus and accused Premier David Eby of planning a snap election "as early as tomorrow." Findlay is campaigning for the Abbotsford-Mission…The Globe and Mail

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