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started 4 days ago · updated 1 day ago

Part of situation: BC Conservative leadership crisis and snap election call (23 clusters)

BC NDP targets Conservative leadership stability in provincial election

British Columbia election BC Conservative Party Lorne Doerkson BC NDP snap election

The British Columbia NDP is campaigning to challenge the leadership stability of the BC Conservative Party during the current provincial election. The NDP is attempting to link interim leader Lorne Doerkson to former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who resigned following a caucus revolt.

Under current party rules, an interim leader is ineligible to run for the permanent leadership position. While the Conservative Party's board of directors has pledged to amend the constitution to allow Doerkson to lead permanently if elected premier, NDP Attorney General Niki Sharma has characterized this as an uncertain proposition. Sharma noted that such a change would require a two-thirds majority vote from a membership that previously supported Findlay.

Lorne Doerkson, who assumed the interim role shortly before Premier David Eby called a snap election, has expressed readiness to lead his party. He has emphasized his ability to build team unity following the recent leadership challenges and departures within the Conservative caucus.

Entities

B.C. Conservative Party · B.C. NDP · BC Conservative Party · BC NDP · David Eby · Kerry-Lynne Findlay · Lorne Doerkson · Niki Sharma

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[DISPUTED] Lorne Doerkson is the leader of the B.C. Conservative Party.
[● 12 SOURCES] Lorne Doerkson will face NDP Leader David Eby in the upcoming British Columbia election.
[● 12 SOURCES] Lorne Doerkson visited two open hospitals within a 12-hour period during a rodeo injury in the 1990s.
[● 12 SOURCES] Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party.
[● 11 SOURCES] Former party executive director Angelo Isidorou believes a mandate from voters would make altering the constitution an easy task. caledoniacourier.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com · ladysmithchronicle.com · lakecowichangazette.com · albernivalleynews.com · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Changing the B.C. Conservative Party constitution requires a two-thirds membership vote. caledoniacourier.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com · ladysmithchronicle.com · lakecowichangazette.com · albernivalleynews.com · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Attorney General Niki Sharma stated that Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation occurred with the knowledge that an election was imminent. caledoniacourier.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com · ladysmithchronicle.com · lakecowichangazette.com · albernivalleynews.com · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The party board pledged to change the constitution to allow interim leader Lorne Doerkson to run for permanent leader if elected premier. caledoniacourier.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com · ladysmithchronicle.com · lakecowichangazette.com · albernivalleynews.com · +6 more

Sources

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - The Similkameen Spotlight [similkameenspotlight.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier [caledoniacourier.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [chemainusvalleycourier.ca]

3 days ago

B. C. Conservative leader ‘ready to rock’ [thecrystaleyes.com]

2 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [westknews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [agassizharrisonobserver.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Barriere North Thompson Star [barrierestarjournal.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [coastmountainnews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Cowichan Valley Citizen [cowichanvalleycitizen.com]

3 days ago

B. C. Conservative leader ‘ready to rock’ [dailyguardian.ca]

2 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [grandforksgazette.ca]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Haida Gwaii Observer [haidagwaiiobserver.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - The Interior News - Smithers BC [interior-news.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [kimberleybulletin.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Ladysmith Chronicle [ladysmithchronicle.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [lakecowichangazette.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Nelson Star [nelsonstar.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [northernsentinel.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Quesnel Cariboo Observer [quesnelobserver.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [todayinbc.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [vancouverislandfreedaily.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Williams Lake Tribune [wltribune.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [100milefreepress.net]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Abbotsford News [abbynews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Port Alberni Valley News [albernivalleynews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [aldergrovestar.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal [ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com]

3 days ago

Former B. C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott will run in election [www.brandonsun.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [campbellrivermirror.com]

3 days ago

Former B. C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott will run in election [cheknews.ca]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [clearwatertimes.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [cloverdalereporter.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [comoxvalleyrecord.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Cranbrook Daily Townsman [cranbrooktownsman.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [crestonvalleyadvance.ca]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [houston-today.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Kelowna Capital News [kelownacapnews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [keremeosreview.com]

3 days ago

EDITORIAL: Count the cost of election promises [lakecountrycalendar.com]

1 day ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [langleyadvancetimes.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [mapleridgenews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [missioncityrecord.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Nanaimo News Bulletin [nanaimobulletin.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [oakbaynews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Vanderhoof Omineca Express [ominecaexpress.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [peacearchnews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [peninsulanewsreview.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [pentictonwesternnews.com]

3 days ago

Former rodeo rider Doerkson seeks to buck-off Eby in B. C. election - Parksville Qualicum News [pqbnews.com]

4 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [revelstokereview.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [saanichnews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Salmon Arm Observer [saobserver.net]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [sookenewsmirror.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Surrey Now-Leader [surreynowleader.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [terracestandard.com]

3 days ago

Five ways Findlay can reclaim power [the-peak.ca]

2 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [thefreepress.ca]

3 days ago

Former rodeo rider Doerkson seeks to buck-off Eby in B. C. election [thenorthernview.com]

4 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Chilliwack Progress [theprogress.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay [trailtimes.ca]

3 days ago

Former B. C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott will run in election [vancouver.citynews.ca]

3 days ago

The Turner Files: The stench behind the Doerkson promise [vernonmorningstar.com]

4 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Victoria News [vicnews.com]

3 days ago

B. C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News [westerlynews.ca]

3 days ago

Day 5 of the BC election: what you need to know [www.westernstandard.news]

2 days ago

B. C. Conservative leader ‘ready to rock’ [globalnews.ca]

2 days ago

Former B. C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott will run in election [www.winnipegfreepress.com]

3 days ago