Conservative leadership elections face criticism over governance

An analysis of Conservative leadership elections suggests that current party structures are insufficient. The discussion highlights a tension in the division of labor within the party, where the general membership is responsible for hiring leaders, while the caucus holds the power to fire them.

Following the announcement that Kerry-Lynne Findlay would step down as leader of the BC Conservatives, critics have noted that this system violates conservative principles by forcing leaders to serve two masters.