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VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he hasn't decided on a possible early election, as upheaval continues in the rival B.C. Conservative Party, with the loss of three more members.

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VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier David Eby says he hasn’t decided on a possible early election, as upheaval continues in the rival B.C. Conservative Party, with the loss of three more members.

Eby’s comment at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver comes amid speculation of an early election, and chaos in the official Opposition ranks.

The office of the clerk at the legislature says former Conservative leader John Rustad and former interim leader Trevor Halford are no longer part of the party’s caucus, the office having received notice from the party’s interim house leader, Heather Maahs.

Stairs lead up from the inner harbour towards the B.C. legislature building in Victoria, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Stairs lead up from the inner harbour towards the B.C. legislature building in Victoria, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

The opposition caucus has now lost 12 members under the leadership of Kerry-Lynne Findlay, after the office of the clerk earlier Friday confirmed that Claire Rattée was also out. 

More coming.

Kerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, walks with members of her staff before delivering her address to the Union of BC Municipalities meeting in Vancouver on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Kerry-Lynne Findlay, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, walks with members of her staff before delivering her address to the Union of BC Municipalities meeting in Vancouver on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks outside the new Stride Avenue Community School built to replace the former school that opened on the site in 1929, in Burnaby, B.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks outside the new Stride Avenue Community School built to replace the former school that opened on the site in 1929, in Burnaby, B.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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