Politics

Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected leader of the B.C. Conservatives on Saturday, defeating political commentator Caroline Elliott after four rounds of voting.

The British Columbia legislature wrapped up its spring session Thursday with the NDP government facing criticism over its shifting approach to Indigenous rights legislation, a record deficit and pipeline tensions with Alberta.

Premier David Eby criticized Alberta’s separatist movement Monday, saying it undermines national unity as western premiers met in Calgary to discuss trade, energy and relations with the United States.

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay denied reports Monday that she is under investigation for alleged election wrongdoing, then left a Victoria press conference without taking questions.

Voting in the B.C. Conservative leadership race begins Saturday as the party keeps candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay on the ballot despite reports alleging she is under investigation for possible breaches of the Canada Elections Act.

A recall petition targeting Independent MLA Dallas Brodie in Vancouver-Quilchena will move ahead this month after Elections B.C. approved the application under the province’s recall law.

B.C. MLAs debated amendments to the province’s freedom-of-information law into the early hours of Thursday morning as Opposition parties warned the changes could weaken government transparency.

An Angus Reid poll suggests the B.C. Conservatives have opened a double-digit lead over the governing NDP, as Premier David Eby’s approval rating drops amid controversy over Indigenous rights legislation.

Premier David Eby said he has never been briefed on any investigation into a B.C. cabinet minister, rejecting claims by former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart about alleged foreign interference.

A Day of Mourning ceremony at the B.C. legislature highlighted ongoing concerns about worker safety, as advocates and families called for stronger protections following 138 work-related deaths in the province last year.