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Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko booted from B.C. Conservative caucus
Former B.C. Conservative public safety critic Elenore Sturko says she was 'absolutely blindsided'
B.C. Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko says she was "absolutely blindsided" by her removal from caucus Monday evening.
Sturko's removal was confirmed by caucus chair Jody Toor just hours after a B.C. Conservative leadership review of John Rustad, though no reason was provided for her removal.
Speaking to reporters outside the B.C. Legislature in Victoria, the Surrey-Cloverdale MLA said she is unsure of her next steps but promised to keep representing her constituents.
"My office will be open to handle their concerns in the constituency and I'll find a path forward, whatever that looks like. I'm not sure right now, but there'll be a path forward," she said.
Sturko, the outspoken former public safety critic for the party, said Rustad accused her of plotting against his leadership — a charge she denies. She acknowledged having conversations with other MLAs about the leadership review, but said she was not organizing against him.
She also suggested Rustad may have been worried she would raise questions about the review, but said, "If he was worried about that coming forward, there's other people in that room that will be asking those questions, I'm sure."
The former public safety critic says it's time for Rustad to resign as head of the party and Official Opposition leader, and her former caucus colleagues should have the courage to put pressure on him because he has failed to lead the party.
MLA Elenore Sturko kicked out of B.C. Conservative caucus"I think there are people from all parts of the right of centre who would like to see John Rustad resign today," she said.
Sturko, who plans to sit as an independent, says she feels a "deep sense of hurt" because she worked hard to bridge the gap between those who are socially liberal but fiscally conservative.
Earlier in the day, Rustad said his party members have given him a "mandate to lead" with 71 per cent of party members voting to support his leadership.
The party said in a statement Monday that 1,268 members voted in the review, where Rustad secured support in 78 out of the 93 ridings.
Elenore
Sturko was first elected in a 2022 byelection in Surrey South as a
member of the B.C. Liberals, later renamed B.C. United. As B.C. United
support collapsed, she crossed the floor to join the Conservatives in
June 2024. (Ben Nelms/CBC)Rustad and the Conservative Party of B.C. came very close to winning the October provincial election, with 44 of 93 seats, but some controversies have dogged his leadership, starting in March when three of his caucus members left or were removed from the party.
Dallas Brodie was kicked out by Rustad for "mocking" testimony of survivors from residential schools, and Tara Armstrong and Jordan Kealy defected a short time later. Brodie and Armstrong have since formed a new party.
With files from Katie DeRosa and The Canadian Press
The B.C. NDP house leader, Mike Farnworth, called Armstrong's comments abhorrent. (Mike McArthur/CBC) 
Green house leader Rob Botterell attempted to move a motion that would have forced Armstrong to apologize. (Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press)
| From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | |
Kealy is a farmer and mechanic by profession.[1] Prior to his election, he served as a regional director on the Peace River Regional District Board from 2022 until his resignation on November 6, 2024 after his election as an MLA.[3][4]
Provincial politics
In November 2023, Kealy became the Conservative Party of British Columbia nominee for Peace River North.[5] In October 2024, Kealy defeated incumbent MLA Dan Davies, formerly of the BC United party, in the British Columbia general election.[6] In March 2025, he left the Conservative Party to sit as an Independent,[2] after the MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena, Dallas Brodie, was ejected from the Conservative Party for making offensive comments towards survivors of residential schools.[7][8]
Political views
Chemtrails
Kealy made multiple social media posts in support of the chemtrail conspiracy theory. A post made by his farm's Facebook account claimed that the government was using the "chemtrails" to control the weather. The day before the election, Kealy noted that aviation is under federal jurisdiction in response to questions if he was going to "stop the chemtrails"
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| Date | May 30, 2026 |
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| Convention | Rocky Mountaineer Station, Vancouver |
| Resigning leader | John Rustad |
| Won by | Kerry-Lynne Findlay |
| Candidates | 5 |
| Entrance fee | $115,000 |
| Spending limit | $2,000,000 |
In 2026, the Conservative Party of British Columbia held a leadership election to choose a permanent leader to replace Trevor Halford, who became leader on an interim basis following the resignation of John Rustad. Rustad announced his resignation after a caucus revolt and internal party disputes on December 4, 2025.[1][2] The election was won by former Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay by a narrow margin over Caroline Elliot, winning 51% of the vote.
Background
Rustad, who was acclaimed leader in 2023, led his party into the 2024 British Columbia general election as the principal opposition party following BC United's decision to suspend its campaign and endorse Rustad's party. Preceding this, several BC United MLAs had defected to the Conservatives as opinion polls showed the party, which had no representation in the Legislative Assembly in decades, gaining momentum. The Conservatives won 44 seats, the party's best showing in over 70 years; the party hadn't won more than two seats in an election since 1953. On November 20, Rustad established his Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet, in which every Conservative MLA received a portfolio.[3] Following the election, Rustad passed his leadership review with 70.66% support in 2025. His leadership in Opposition was marked by internal strife, with the departures and expulsions of many MLAs and the formation of a splinter party named OneBC.
On December 3, 2025, 20 caucus members signed a letter calling for Rustad to resign his position as leader. The party's board of directors passed a resolution ousting him as leader, and appointed Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader. In a statement, the party said that Rustad was too "professionally incapacitated" to continue as leader.[4] However, in the immediate aftermath, five Conservative MLAs refused to acknowledge the board's decision and said that Rustad remained party leader,[5][better source needed] and Rustad himself rejected the board's decision and declared that he was still the leader of the party. The next day, the Western Standard reported that Rustad would step down as leader, and shortly after he announced his resignation.[6] During his resignation speech, he announced that he would also not stand for re-election at the next election.[7][8]
Rules
Candidates were required to pay a $5,000 application fee, a mandatory $20,000 refundable rules compliance deposit, and a total of $110,000 in non-refundable fees to remain in the race. The deadline to submit candidacy applications was February 15; they required 250 member signatures from at least five of the province's regions. Once approved, candidates were required to pay a second $10,000 fee, followed by $40,000 by April 1, and $60,000 by April 18. There was a $2,000,000 spending limit, with 20% of all monthly donations going to the party. The election itself was held using a weighted electoral district system, with each provincial riding allocated 100 points; ridings with fewer than 100 ballots were allocated points equal to the number of votes cast. The winner must receive more than 50% of the vote, as there will be candidate eliminations in every round of counting held. In order to be eligible to vote members must have been signed up by April 18. Members must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident normally residing in British Columbia and at least 14 years of age.[9][10]
Campaign
Rules and finances
The Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) established a strict financial framework for the race, setting a spending limit of $2,000,000 per candidate and requiring that 20 percent of all monthly campaign donations be directed back to the party coffers.[11] To maintain ballot eligibility, contestants faced a total entry cost of $135,000, which included a $5,000 initial application fee, a mandatory $20,000 refundable compliance deposit, and $110,000 in staggered non-refundable fees paid throughout the spring.[9]
Voting was conducted entirely online through the Simply Voting system from May 23 until May 29, 2026, using a preferential ranked ballot.[12] The election rules utilized a weighted point allocation system where each of British Columbia's provincial ridings carried 100 points, with the final scores adjusted for ridings capturing fewer than 100 cast ballots.[11] To secure the leadership, a candidate needed to cross a 50 percent threshold under consecutive rounds of ballot counting.[13] To qualify for a ballot, members were required to sign up by April 18, 2026, and clear a mandatory identity verification process via the online vendor Persona between April 27 and May 20, 2026.[14][15]
Candidate platforms and messaging
Policy debates during the campaign centered primarily on the balance between social conservatism and fiscal management. Caroline Elliott oriented her platform around cultural issues alongside traditional fiscal policy, advocating for the repeal of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and criticizing the governing New Democratic Party (NDP) over public school curriculum standards.[16] Her campaign drew national attention for its organizational structure, securing an external advisory team led by veteran political consultants Kory Teneycke and Nick Kouvalis.[17]
Yuri Fulmer focused his campaign on public safety and economic growth through resource sector expansion. Addressing the province's projected $13.3 billion deficit, Fulmer rejected severe spending cuts in favor of corporate efficiencies and natural resource development in the energy and forestry sectors.[18] Fulmer also proposed local coordination with the minor party OneBC, suggesting that the Conservatives could selectively decline to run candidates in certain ridings to prevent right-of-centre vote splitting.[11][19]
Field consolidation
The candidate field consolidated heavily following the February 15 entry deadline. On February 27, Richmond-Queensborough MLA Steve Kooner withdrew from the race and endorsed candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay.[20] In mid-March, MLAs Bruce Banman and Harman Bhangu simultaneously suspended their campaigns; Banman directed his supporters to vote for Fulmer, while Bhangu endorsed Elliott.[21]
On March 28, former grocery executive Darrell Jones also exited the race to back Elliott, endorsing her focus on small business relief and tax relief measures for younger workers.[22] Following these candidate withdrawals, five candidates remained on the final electronic ballot: Iain Black, Caroline Elliott, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Yuri Fulmer, and Peter Milobar, running to manage a total party membership that reached a record 42,000 by the close of the sign-up window.[23][19]
Timeline
2025
- December 3 – The party's board of directors passes a resolution ousting John Rustad as leader, and appoints Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader. Rustad rejects the board's decision and declares himself still the leader of the party.[2]
- December 4 – Rustad announces his resignation as party leader, and Halford officially becomes interim leader.[1]
- December 15 – Businessman Warren Hamm announces his candidacy.[24]
2026
- January 3 – The leadership election organizing committee, the body that governs the contest, is formed.[25]
- January 6 – Businessman Yuri Fulmer announces his candidacy.[26][better source needed]
- January 8 – Sheldon Clare, MLA for Prince George-North Cariboo, announces his candidacy.[27]
- January 13 – Caroline Elliott, former BC United vice-president, announces her candidacy.[28]
- January 15 – Iain Black, former BC Liberal MLA for Port Moody-Westwood, announces his candidacy.[29]
- January 16 – Party announces leadership race date for May 30 and the rules of the race.[30] Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre, announces his candidacy.[31]
- January 27 – Former president of the Pattison Food Group Darrell Jones announces his candidacy.[32]
- January 29 – Kerry-Lynne Findlay, former Conservative Cabinet Minister and MP for South Surrey—White Rock, announces her candidacy.[33][better source needed]
- February 2 – Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South, announces his candidacy.[34][better source needed]
- February 3 – Steve Kooner, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough, announces his candidacy.[35][better source needed]
- February 15 – Deadline to submit candidacy applications. Former Party Leader John Rustad announced he would not enter the leadership race after previously requesting and receiving a leadership application.[36]
- February 18 – Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford, announces his candidacy.[37][better source needed]
- February 27 – Clare and Kooner drop out of the race and endorse Findlay.[38][better source needed]
- February 28 – Banman, Bhangu, Black, Elliott, Findlay, Fulmer, Hamm, Jones, and Milobar are officially approved as candidates having paid the $5,000 preliminary entry fee and collected signatures from at least 250 party members across the province, and had their application approved.[39]
- March 15 – Banman suspends campaign and endorses Yuri Fulmer.[40][better source needed]
- March 16 – Bhangu suspends campaign and endorses Caroline Elliott.[41]
- March 28 – Jones suspends campaign and endorses Caroline Elliott.[42]
- April 1 – Deadline to pay $40,000 fee.
- April 12 – Hamm suspends campaign and endorses Yuri Fulmer[43]
- April 18 – Membership sign up cutoff. Deadline to pay $60,000 fee.
- May 23 – Voting begins.[44][45]
- May 29 – Voting closes.[44][45]
- May 30 – Announcement of the new leader.[9]
Candidates
Approved
| Candidate | Experience | Announcement date | Slogan | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Iain Black |
|
January 15, 2026 | "Get BC Back on Track" | [29][46] |
| Caroline Elliott |
|
January 13, 2026 | "Win For BC" | [28][47] |
.jpg) Kerry-Lynne Findlay |
|
January 29, 2026 | "More Freedom Less Government!" | [citation needed] |
| Yuri Fulmer |
|
January 6, 2026 | "Real Leadership" | [48] |
 Peter Milobar |
|
January 16, 2026 | "Ready to Lead BC" | [49][50] |
Withdrawn
| Candidate | Experience | Announcement date | Withdrawal date | Slogan | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harman Bhangu |
|
February 18, 2026 | March 16, 2026
(endorsed Elliott) |
"Let's Rebuild BC Together" | [21] |
 Bruce Banman |
|
February 2, 2026 | March 15, 2026
(endorsed Fulmer) |
"Conservative Without Apology" | [51] |
|
January 8, 2026 | February 27, 2026
(endorsed Findlay) |
"It's Clear – It's Clare" | [52] | |
| Warren Hamm |
|
December 15, 2025 | April 12, 2026
(endorsed Fulmer)[43] |
"Builders – Not Bureaucrats" | [53] |
| Darrell Jones |
|
January 27, 2026 | March 28, 2026
(endorsed Elliott)[22] |
|
[54] |
 Steve Kooner |
|
February 3, 2026 | February 27, 2026
(endorsed Findlay) |
"Bring Back BC" | [55] |
Declined
- Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia (2011–2017), Leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party (2011–2017)[56]
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission (2024–present)[57]
- Chris Gardner, President and CEO of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association[58]
- Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie (2024–present)[59][better source needed]
- Aaron Gunn, MP for North Island—Powell River (2025–present)[60][better source needed][61]
- Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock, interim Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia (2025–present)[62]
- James Moore, MP for Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam (2000–2015), federal Cabinet minister (2008–2015)[63] (endorsed Black)
- Ellis Ross, MP for Skeena—Bulkley Valley (2025–present), MLA for Skeena (2017–2024)[64][better source needed]
- John Rustad,[a] MLA for Nechako Lakes, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia (2023–2025), Leader of the Opposition of British Columbia (2024–2025)[65][66]
- Elenore Sturko, MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale (2024–present), MLA for Surrey South (2022–2024) (sits as an independent in the legislature)[67]
- Dianne Watts, MP for South Surrey—White Rock (2015–2017), Mayor of Surrey (2005–2014), Surrey City Councillor (1996–2005), runner-up in the 2018 British Columbia Liberal Party leadership election (endorsed Black)[68][better source needed][69]
- Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam (2018–present)[70][better source needed]
Endorsements
- Tony Luck, MLA for Fraser-Nicola (2024–present)[71]
- Korky Neufeld, MLA for Abbotsford West (2024–present)[72]
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes (2005–present), leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia (2023–2025), Leader of the Opposition of British Columbia (2024–2025), cabinet minister (2013–2017)[73]
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove (2024–present)[20]
- Teresa Wat, MLA for Richmond-Bridgeport (2013–present)[69]
- Federal politicians
- Scott Anderson, MP for Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee (2025–present), interim leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia (2017–2019)[74]
- Former provincial politicians
- Mike de Jong, MLA for Abbotsford West (1994–2024)[63]
- Former federal politicians
- Ed Fast, MP for Abbotsford (2006–2025)[75][63]
- Gerry St. Germain, Senator for British Columbia (1993–2012), MP for Mission—Port Moody (1983–1988), Minister of State (Forestry) (1988)[63]
- James Moore, MP for Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam (2000–2015), federal cabinet minister (2008–2015)[63]
- Dianne Watts, MP for South Surrey—White Rock (2015–2017), Mayor of Surrey (2005–2014)[69]
- Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford (2024–present), withdrawn leadership candidate[21]
- Kevin Falcon, leader of BC United (2022–present), cabinet minister (2001–2012), MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena (2022–2024), MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale (2001–2013)[76]
- Kristina Loewen, MLA for Kelowna Centre (2024–present)[77]
- Bryan Tepper, MLA for Surrey-Panorama (2024–present)[72]
- Former federal politicians
- Stockwell Day, leader of the Canadian Alliance (2000–2001), federal cabinet minister (2006–2011), Alberta cabinet minister (1992–2000), MP for Okanagan—Coquihalla (2000–2011), Alberta MLA for Red Deer-North (1986–2000)[78]
- Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta (2019–2022), Alberta MLA for Calgary-Lougheed (2017–2022), MP for Calgary Midnapore (1997–2015), federal cabinet minister (2008–2015)[79]
- Former provincial politicians
- Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia (2001–2011), MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey (1996–2011), MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena (1993–1996), Mayor of Vancouver (1986–1993)[80]
- Other prominent individuals
- W. Brett Wilson, businessman, investor, former television personality[77]
- Tara Armstrong, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream (2024–present) (sits as an independent)[81]
- Brent Chapman, MLA for Surrey South (2024–present) (candidate's spouse)[72]
- Sheldon Clare, MLA for Prince George-North Cariboo (2024–present), withdrawn leadership candidate[72]
- Sharon Hartwell, MLA for Bulkley Valley-Stikine (2024–present)[72]
- Jordan Kealy, MLA for Peace River North (2024–present) (sits as an independent)[82]
- Anna Kindy, MLA for North Island (2024–present)[72]
- Steve Kooner, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough (2024–present), withdrawn leadership candidate[20]
- Heather Maahs, MLA for Chilliwack North (2024–present)[83]
- Macklin McCall, MLA for West Kelowna-Peachland (2024–present)[72]
- Lawrence Mok, MLA for Maple Ridge East (2024–present)[72]
- David Williams, MLA for Salmon Arm-Shuswap (2024–present)[84]
- Federal politicians
- Leslyn Lewis, Ontario MP for Haldimand—Norfolk (2021–present)[20]
- Former federal politicians
- David Wilks, MP for Kootenay-Columbia (2011–2015), Mayor of Sparwood (2005–2011, 2018–present)[85]
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South (2020–present), Mayor of Abbotsford (2011–2014), withdrawn leadership candidate[86]
- Dallas Brodie, Interim leader of OneBC (2025–present), MLA for Vancouver–Quilchena (2024–present) (sits as a member of OneBC)[87]
- Pete Davis, MLA for Kootenay-Rockies (2024–present)[88]
- Brennan Day, MLA for Courtenay-Comox (2024–present)[89]
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission (2024–present)[89]
- Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin (2020–present)[90]
- Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie (2024–present)[89]
- Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River (2024–present), Mayor of Surrey (2014–2018)[91]
- Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke (2024–present)[89]
- Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South (2017–present)[91]
- Ward Stamer, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson (2024–present), Mayor of Barriere (2018–2024)[89]
- Former provincial politicians
- Joan Isaacs, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain (2017–2020)[92]
- Former federal politicians
- Nancy Greene Raine, Senator for British Columbia (2009–2018)[20]
Debates
| No. | Date | Place | Host | Participants — P Participant N Not invited A Absent invitee O Out of race (withdrawn or disqualified) |
References | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Elliott | Findlay | Fulmer | Hamm | Milobar | |||||
| 1 | April 8, 2026 | New Westminster, British Columbia | Juno News | P | A | P | P | P | A | [93] |
| 2 | April 24, 2026 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Canada Strong and Free Network | P | P | P | P | O | P | [94] |
| 3 | April 28, 2026 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Conversations Live/Vancouver Sun | P | P | P | P | O | P | [95] |
| 4 | May 9, 2026 | Burnaby, British Columbia | Global News/Resource Works | P | P | P | P | O | P | [96] |
Opinion polling among Conservative Party voters
Polling after candidate deadline
| Polling source | Link | Date(s)
administered |
Sample size | Margin of error |
Harman Bhangu | Iain Black | Caroline Elliott | Kerry-Lynne Findlay | Yuri Fulmer | Darrell Jones | Peter Milobar | Warren Hamm | Other/
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallas Data | [97] | May 1–2, 2026 | 1,253 | 2.8% | – | 17.7% | 30.5% | 23.9% | 7.5% | – | 8.8% | – | 11.5% |
| Research Co. | [98] | April 16–18, 2026 | 803 | +/- 3.5% | – | 19% | 24% | 21% | 20% | – | 24% | – | – |
| Hamm suspends campaign | |||||||||||||
| Jones suspends campaign | |||||||||||||
| Mainstreet | [99] | March 19–22, 2026 | 2,578 | 1.93% | – | 8.4% | 21.2% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 20.8% | 0.6% | 31.6% |
| Banman and Bhangu suspend campaigns | |||||||||||||
| Pallas Data | [100] | March 2, 2026 | 1,256 | +/- 2.8% | 4% | 7% | 15% | 7% | 3% | 7% | 9% | – | Other 2% Undecided 47% |
Hypothetical polling before candidate deadline
| Polling source | Link | Date(s)
administered |
Sample size | Margin of error |
Iain Black | Sheldon Clare | Caroline Elliott | Kerry-Lynne Findlay | Yuri Fulmer | Aaron Gunn | Darrell Jones | Peter Milobar | Other/
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare and Kooner suspend campaigns | |||||||||||||
| Pallas Data | [101] | February 15–19, 2026 | 401 | +/- 3.1% | 6% | – | 16% | 3% | 2% | – | 9% | 5% | Other 5%
Undecided 54% |
| Western Standard | [102] | January 2026 | 578 | – | 8.5% | 18.4% | 17.1% | – | 20.5% | – | 16.7% | 18.8% | Undecided 47.4% |
| Gunn declines to run | |||||||||||||
| Mainstreet Research | [103] | December 17–18, 2025 | 1,902 | – | 4% | – | 1% | 1% | 1% | 18% | – | 6% | Other 3% Undecided 66% |
| Pallas Data | [104] | December 11–13, 2025 | 923 | – | 1% | – | 8% | 10% | 1% | 23% | – | 8% | Other 4%
Undecided 44% |
Results
- = Eliminated from next round
- = Winner
| Candidate | Ballot 1 | Ballot 2 | Ballot 3 | Ballot 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Points | Percent | Points | Percent | Points | Percent | Points | Percent |
| Kerry-Lynne Findlay | 2806.42 | 30.5% | 2961.53 | 32.2% | 3559.78 | 38.6% | 4696.51 | 51% |
| Caroline Elliott | 2374.14 | 25.8% | 2638.74 | 28.6% | 2883.71 | 31.3% | 4514.49 | 49% |
| Iain Black | 1865.82 | 20.3% | 2328.21 | 25.3% | 2767.51 | 30% | Eliminated | |
| Yuri Fulmer | 1193.27 | 13% | 1282.52 | 13.9% | Eliminated | |||
| Peter Milobar | 971.34 | 10.5% | Eliminated | |||||
Notes
- Rustad announced he would not enter the leadership race after previously requesting and receiving a leadership application.
References
- "British Columbia Provincial Voting Intentions, Opinions On Potential BC Conservative Leadership Candidates" (PDF). Pallas Data. December 16, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
External links
- Bruce Banman campaign website
- Harman Bhangu campaign website
- Iain Black campaign website
- Caroline Elliott campaign website
- Kerry-Lynne Findlay campaign website
- Yuri Fulmer campaign website
- Warren Hamm campaign website
- Darrell Jones campaign website
- Peter Milobar campaign website
- Sheldon Clare campaign website
- Steve Kooner campaign website
- Iain Black
Black in 2025Minister of Labour of British Columbia In office
October 25, 2010 – March 23, 2011Premier Gordon Campbell Preceded by Murray Coell Succeeded by Stephanie Cadieux Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development of British Columbia In office
June 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010Premier Gordon Campbell Preceded by Ida Chong Succeeded by Colin Hansen (Small Business) Minister of Labour and Citizens Services of British Columbia In office
June 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009Premier Gordon Campbell Preceded by Olga Ilich Succeeded by Murray Coell Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Port Moody-Coquitlam
Port Moody-Westwood (2005–2009)In office
May 17, 2005 – October 3, 2011Preceded by Christy Clark Succeeded by Joe Trasolini Personal details Born Iain James Stewart Black
December 20, 1967Party BC Conservative (provincial)
Conservative (federal)Other political
affiliationsBC Liberal Spouse Chris Torch(m. 1994) Children 3 Iain James Stewart Black (born 1967) is a Canadian politician and business executive who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) from 2005 to 2011, representing Port Moody-Westwood and later Port Moody-Coquitlam as part of the British Columbia Liberal Party caucus.[1] He served in cabinet under Premier Gordon Campbell as Minister of Labour and Citizens' Services from 2008 to 2009, as Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development from 2009 to 2010, and as Minister of Labour from 2010 to 2011.
Black resigned from the legislature in 2011 to join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade as president and CEO, serving until 2019.[2] He ran as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the riding of Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam in the 2025 federal election, and contested the 2026 Conservative Party of British Columbia leadership election,[3][4] but was unsuccessful in both attempts.[5][6]
Early life and family
Black was born in 1967 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He holds an honours degree in business from the University of Manitoba,[1] and the ICD.D designation from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.[7] He moved to British Columbia in 1994 after marrying his partner Chris;[8] they raised their three children in the Westwood Plateau neighbourhood of Coquitlam.[1][9]
Business career (1995–2005)
Black spent most of his professional career in the technology sector, where he held senior management and executive roles prior to and following his time in public office. He began his career with IBM Canada Ltd., working in sales and marketing.[1] In 1995, he founded E-Z Net, a company that provided services to Internet service providers during the early growth of commercial internet access.[2] He then joined Axion Communications as vice-president of corporate sales, later becoming chief operating officer.[2] He became president and chief executive officer of The Electric Mail Company Inc. in 1999, later serving as a director, during a period in which the company expanded its business email services.[2]
He went on to serve as president of the Banking Solutions Group at Open Solutions Canada (formerly Datawest Solutions Inc.),[2] a provider of banking systems and outsourcing services for Canadian credit unions. Black was part of the senior management team involved in the merger between Open Solutions and Datawest Solutions, prior to his election to the Legislative Assembly in 2005.[10]
Political career (2005–2011)
Black was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2005 provincial election as a BC Liberal candidate, succeeding Christy Clark in the electoral district of Port Moody-Westwood.[1] During his time in the legislature, Black served in several parliamentary and cabinet-related roles, including as member of the British Columbia Treasury Board. He also chaired the Select Standing Committee to Appoint a Conflict of Interest Commissioner and, in December 2006, was appointed chair of the Government Caucus Committee on Natural Resources and the Economy, which reviews legislation and provides recommendations to cabinet.[1]
Prior to his appointment to cabinet, Black was the lead architect for the 2007 legislation that made booster seats mandatory for children between the ages of four and nine, or until reaching a height of 4 ft 9 in (140 cm).[11] He also led the International Business Hosting Program for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.[2]
He was named Minister of Labour and Citizens' Services in June 2008, replacing Olga Ilich.[12][13] After winning re-election in 2009 for the redistributed riding of Port Moody–Coquitlam,[14] Black was re-assigned as Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development.[12] With the Liberals losing support following the introduction of the harmonized sales tax, Premier Gordon Campbell shuffled his cabinet in October 2010, with Black once again handling the labour portfolio.[12][15]
Campbell announced his resignation as premier and BC Liberal leader in November 2010; Black supported Kevin Falcon in the ensuing leadership election.[9] He was excluded from cabinet after Christy Clark was sworn in as premier in March 2011, and was instead named parliamentary secretary for public transportation.[9]
Return to business (2011–2025)
Black resigned as MLA in October 2011 to become president and chief executive officer of the Vancouver Board of Trade.[2][16] During his tenure, the organization eliminated its operating deficit and underwent internal restructuring,[17] and re-branded as the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) in 2016.[18] It also expanded its programming and membership base, and by 2015 its board of directors included more women than men, a distinction among major Canadian business organizations at the time. The organization hosted more than 1,000 events during Black's leadership.[19]
Under Black's leadership, the GVBOT took public positions on a range of economic and policy issues. The organization supported increasing Canada's access to international oil markets, including through the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.[20] In 2018, the GVBOT organized a delegation of supporters to Alberta to demonstrate support for pipeline development.[21] The organization also publicly opposed proposed federal tax changes affecting small businesses in 2017, which were later modified by the federal government.[22]
After leaving GVBOT in April 2019,[23] Black returned to the technology sector. In 2019, he was appointed president and chief executive officer of Maximizer Software, a company within the Concord Group of Companies, and later served as vice chair and board advisor to the Concord Group.[8] In 2025, he founded Black Ink Advisory, an advisory firm providing guidance in executive leadership and governance, operational effectiveness and strategy development.[24]
Reentry into politics (2024–present)
2025 federal election
In 2024, Black announced his candidacy for the Conservative Party of Canada in the riding of Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam.[25] In the 2025 Canadian federal election, he was defeated by incumbent Liberal MP Ron McKinnon.[5]
2026 BC Conservative leadership election
In January 2026, Black announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.[3][4] The results were announced on May 30; Black was eliminated from the race after finishing last in the third ballot with 30% of the vote.[6]
Community and business involvement
- Member, Conservative Party of Canada National Economic Growth Council (2025), an advisory body focused on economic policy development.[26]
- Member, Chair’s Council, Science World British Columbia (2017–2024).[23]
- Chancellor, Vancouver School of Theology (2018–2022).[23][27]
- Judge, Business in Vancouver Forty Under 40 Awards (2014–2017).[28]
- Coach, North Coquitlam United Soccer Club (2004–2010).[1]
- Board director, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (1999–2005).[1]
Accolades
- “Executive of the Year” (2015) – Canadian Chamber of Commerce.[23]
- Business in Vancouver Top 40 Under 40 award.[2]
Electoral history
Federal
2025 Canadian federal election: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures Liberal Ron McKinnon 27,299 47.35 +9.43 Conservative Iain Black 24,778 42.98 +12.86 New Democratic Laura Dupont 4,263 7.39 –20.21 Libertarian Lewis Clarke Dahlby 790 1.37 N/A Green Michael Peter Glenister 519 0.90 N/A Total valid votes/expense limit Total rejected ballots Turnout 57,649 69.36 Eligible voters 83,113 Liberal notional hold Swing –1.72 Source: Elections Canada[29][30] Provincial
2009 British Columbia general election: Port Moody-Coquitlam Party Candidate Votes % Expenditures Liberal Iain Black 9,979 52.15 $92,290 New Democratic Shannon Watkins 7,614 39.80 $76,297 Green Rebecca Helps 1,261 6.59 $1,048 Your Political Party James Filippelli 198 1.03 $775 Refederation Donna Vandekerkhove 82 0.43 $260 Total valid votes 19,134 100 Total rejected ballots 102 0.53 Turnout 19,236 57.44 Registered voters 33,487 Source: Elections BC[31] 2005 British Columbia general election: Port Moody-Westwood Party Candidate Votes % Expenditures Liberal Iain Black 14,161 53.75 $105,019 New Democratic Karen Rockwell 9,848 37.38 $59,981 Green Kathy Heisler 1,670 6.34 $200 Your Political Party James Filippelli 442 1.68 $710 Independent Arthur Crossman 227 0.85 $125 Total valid votes 26,348 100 Total rejected ballots 128 0.49 Turnout 26,476 60.57 Registered voters 43,715 Source: Elections BC[32] References
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- "Iain Black's Board Membership". Business in Vancouver. November 7, 2011. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- Lee, Mi-Jung (January 15, 2026). "Iain Black launches Conservative leadership bid". CTV News. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- Page, Mark (January 15, 2025). "Former B.C. Liberal minister Iain Black enters B.C. Conservative leadership race". The Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- "Canada election 2025 results: Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam". Global News. April 29, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- Judd, Amy (May 30, 2026). "New leader of the BC Conservative Party announced". Global News. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- "Iain Black, ICD.D – Black Ink Advisory". LinkedIn. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Meet Iain". iainblack.ca. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- Burgmann, Tamsyn (August 24, 2011). "Iain Black quits as B.C. Liberal MLA; second Liberal to step down in a week". Global News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- "Open Solutions buys Canada's Datawest Solutions". Finextra. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Booster Seat Legislation". Government of British Columbia. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Gordon Campbell Cabinet 2001-2011" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- "Premier names new cabinet heading into election". CBC News. June 23, 2008. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- "Iain Black resigning as MLA to join Board of Trade". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "B.C. Premier shakes up cabinet and bureaucracy". CTV News. The Canadian Press. October 25, 2010. Archived from the original on November 8, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- Bailey, Ian (August 24, 2011). "As another Liberal MLA quits, Clark says it's business as usual". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- "VBOT's Iain Black wins Canadian Chamber Executive of the Year award". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Vancouver Board of Trade CEO defends re-branding". CBC News. January 19, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- "VBOT becomes only major business organization with more women than men". Board of Trade. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Board of Trade president says pipelines — not lattés — boost economy". CBC News. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "GVBOT sending 100 Trans Mountain pipeline supporters to Alberta". Global News. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Board of Trade Submission on Tax Changes". GVBOT. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- Woodin, Hayley (April 18, 2019). "Iain Black to leave GVBOT". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Conservative Leaders' Economic Growth Council Holds First Meeting". Greg McLean MP. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- Bailey, Ian (February 4, 2024). "B.C.'s Iain Black joining other high-profile candidates in run for federal Tories as party's fortunes surge". The Globe and Mail. Ottawa.
- "Conservative Leader's Economic Growth Council Holds First Meeting". Greg McLean MP. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Vancouver School of Theology Twitter". Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Business in Vancouver 40 Under 40". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- "Voter information service". Elections Canada. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
- "Election Night Results - Electoral Districts". Elections Canada. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- "Statement of Votes: 39th Provincial General Election: May 12, 2009" (PDF). Elections BC. January 15, 2010. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
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