VICTORIA — There has been a major upheaval in British Columbia politics since the last provincial vote in 2020. Here's a look at the political timeline, resulting in two party leaders who are both running for the first time as premier in the Oct.
VICTORIA — There has been a major upheaval in British Columbia politics since the last provincial vote in 2020. Here's a look at the political timeline, resulting in two party leaders who are both running for the first time as premier in the Oct. 19 general election.
Aug. 18, 2022: Falcon removes Nechako Lakes MLA and former cabinet minister John Rustad from the BC Liberal caucus over tweets about climate change. Rustad sits as an Independent in the legislature. Sept. 13, 2023: Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman defects from the BC United caucus, joining Rustad and the Conservatives. The move gives the B.C. Conservatives two seats and official party status.
July 30, 2024: Former cabinet minister and Richmond North Centre MLA Teresa Wat also leaves BC United for the Conservatives, becoming the fourth sitting United MLA to defect ahead of the fall election.
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