Tag: BC Liberals

BC Liberals to Formally Rename the Party ‘BC United’

The British Columbia Liberal Party is rebranding itself with the new name “BC United,” a change the party says is long overdue. B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon will unveil the party’s new identity at an official launching event in Surrey, B.C. on April 12. The event will also be live-streamed on the party’s website. The…


BC House Speaker Rejects Interference Concerns as Report Says Chinese Diplomat Complained of Tibetan Monks’ Legislature Tour

The Speaker of the B.C. Legislative Assembly said concerns about his office being influenced by foreign interests are “incorrect,” as the opposition calls for a probe into whether complaints from the Chinese Consulate about Tibetans visiting the legislature had prompted the speaker’s office to deny a visit by another group of Buddhist monks. On Feb….


Opposition BC Liberals Seek MLA Pay Freeze Ahead of Possible 10 Percent Increase

A call by the Opposition BC Liberals to freeze provincial politicians’ salaries as a show of solidarity with people struggling to make ends meet during inflationary times has found some traction with the New Democrat government. Members of the legislature could be in line for a salary increase in April of 10 percent or more, amounting to raises of at least $10,000, Liberal house leader Todd Stone said…


BC Liberals Float New Party Name as Part of Rebranding Effort

The BC Liberal Party could have a new name in its next election campaign against the NDP. The party announced on Sept. 27 that it is considering changing its name to BC United as a “fresh alternative” in its rebranding effort. “BC United is a fresh alternative that expresses the Party’s longstanding commitment to unity…


BC Liberals Propose New Party Name as Part of Rebranding Effort

The BC Liberal Party could have a new name in its next election campaign against the NDP. The party announced on Sept. 27 that it is considering changing its name to BC United as a “fresh alternative” in its rebranding effort. “BC United is a fresh alternative that expresses the Party’s longstanding commitment to unity…


Aaron Gunn’s Leadership Bid Fires Up Ideological Battle Within BC Liberal Party

Commentary As the BC Liberals mull over whether to allow conservative activist Aaron Gunn to enter its party leadership race, one has to wonder if there is a home for true blue conservatives in any mainstream parties anymore. For those unfamiliar with B.C. politics, the British Columbia Liberal Party is not affiliated with the federal…


BC Liberals Leadership Hopeful Goes to Bat for Fellow Candidate Targeted for His Opinions

Ellis Ross, a candidate in the BC Liberal Party leadership race, is coming to the defence of a fellow candidate who is being targeted for his conservative opinions, saying the party should maintain its “big tent” and not shun the candidate. That candidate, political outsider Aaron Gunn, declared his intention to run for leadership of the…