BC Conservatives Face Nine MLA Departures Amid Allegations

British Columbia Premier David Eby stated his New Democratic Party will not seek to recruit members who have recently left the Opposition Conservative caucus, citing significant policy differences. Nine legislators have departed the Conservative caucus in the past three weeks, leading to a period of upheaval for the party. The defections have been accompanied by allegations of improper job offers made to MLAs in exchange for their resignations, a move that would allow party leader Kerry Lynne Findlay to run in a byelection. Findlay, who narrowly won the party leadership in May, is seeking a seat in the legislature in the AbbotsfordMission riding later this month. The riding was vacated by MLA Reann Gasper, who has since been appointed Findlay's deputy chief of staff. Scott McInnis and Donegal Wilson were the latest to announce their departures on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, both citing ethical concerns and Findlay's reported connections to Alberta separatists. Wilson stated that communication within the caucus had broken down, experienced staff had been fired, and senior appointees reportedly had links to the separatist movement.