He also called on the party to fight an upcoming referendum on electoral reform, to cheers from the crowd of 500 at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. #FreshStart #NewVoice #NewVision 3/3, "Dianne Watts on Twitter: ""As a former Mayor, MLA & Min. Date candidacy declared: September 20, 2017[49] He has a long history with the party, including a stint as its president at the beginning of the century. It is time for our BCL family to go forward with a new voice & a fresh start and Dianne Watts offers that. A British Columbia Liberal Party leadership election was held on February 3, 2018, due to the resignation of Christy Clark as Liberal leader on August 4, 2017. We aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate. Todd Stone", "Todd Stone enters Liberal leadership race, says he's a bridge between generations", "B.C. The oldest candidate in the race, Wilkinson had the most caucus support with endorsements from 13 MLAs. Under leaders Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark, the BC Liberal Party governed the province from 2001 until June 2017.In May 2017, the provincial election resulted in a hung parliament, with the Liberals holding 43 seats, one short of the 44 required for a majority. On the weekend, a leaked video showed him smiling and chuckling as one of his candidates made sexualized and belittling comments about a female political rival, New Democrat Bowinn Ma. Liberal leader, Andrew Wilkinson: the man with the resumé, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Wilkinson was in the community to talk about homelessness and stories of “intimidation” and crime in the area. @Fassbender_BC on running for #BCLiberals leadership: No. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. At the same time, more parts of the economy will reopen and generate more revenue,” he said. In addition, the Liberals would add 10,000 new daycare spaces. The balanced budget that was introduced in February has now been revised, with a forecasted deficit of $12.8-billion. [16], Todd Stone is the MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson (since 2013). He’s hiding those plans until after the election because he knows everyone else will pay for it with higher fees and cuts to services like health care and education," she said. We miss Dianne's insight, intelligence & leadership in Ottawa but BC needs a strong leader who will defeat the NDP - and that's Dianne! He is a doctor and a lawyer by profession, and a former Rhodes Scholar. I am committed to doing everything I can to make sure we elect a BC Liberal government in the next election. She congratulated Wilkinson in a tweet on Saturday evening, saying she's still "committed" to the party. BCL MLA, Richmond Centre & Evelina Halsey-Brandt, FMR. ", "We will have to work together to bring our caucus together to be ready for the first day in the legislature against the NDP," Wilkinson said. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. The Liberal Leader said on Tuesday that he was embarrassed and appalled when the remarks were made. “We need a British Columbia that creates opportunity for everyone,” Mr. Wilkinson said. “Now is not the time to cut social services.”. [13] He was previously a candidate for leader in the 2011 Leadership Election and placed fourth. - Murray Coell Former Cab. “Andrew Wilkinson’s record is clear. The annual cost of those two measures would be $1.1-billion. Subsequently endorsed: Dianne Watts – Senator Yonah Martin, "Dianne Watts on Twitter: ""The new leader must be able to win back those seats that we lost and not be bogged down in fighting past battles. Min., Mayor & MLA, "Dianne Watts on Twitter: ""The BCL Party & the Province of BC are in dire need of this rare leadership skill-& we enthusiastically endorse Dianne for leader of the BCL Party. Liberal Party, edging out former Conservative MP Dianne Watts on the fifth ballot in a vote Saturday night. Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. “Obviously the temporary measures to mitigate the negative income effects from the pandemic will end and that will reduce the deficit. “In response to the idea that there will be cuts in government spending in the next few years under a Liberal government, the answer is no.”. Wilkinson: “We have a lot of work to do.”

Immediately brings up the electoral reform referendum. As per the party's constitution, the election will give all party members a vote, but will give equal weight to all 87 constituencies in tallying the results. #bcpoli #bclib18, "Dianne Watts on Twitter: ""Knowing Dianne as a former colleague and as a long-standing BC Mayor, I know the strong leadership and incredible skill set she possesses. B.C. This page was last edited on 2 June 2020, at 01:11. The fundraiser was held as a roast for a retiring MLA, Ralph Sultan. Michael Lee is the MLA for Vancouver-Langara (since 2017). 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During the event, long-time MLA Jane Thornthwaite referred to Ms. Ma as a “pretty lady” who displayed her cleavage for political advantage. #bcpoli #cdnpoli", "Former television reporter Jas Johal considers running for BC Liberal leadership", "Carole Taylor bows out of B.C. Liberals in Vancouver on Saturday. "-Greg Halsey Brandt, FMR. NDP Premier John Horgan, BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson and BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau jousted on how best to help British Columbians struggling to get by during the COVID-19 pandemic on October 13 in the only leaders' debate before the October 24 election. Reason:[50] Sager withdrew citing her belief that Watts would give the best chance to defeat the NDP. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. [3] On July 28, 2017, Clark announced that she would resign as party leader and as MLA for Kelowna West on August 4. “This is a real plan for $10-a-day daycare,” he said. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Sparks flew as the BC Liberals, Greens and NDP revealed contrasting visions for how to help small business during the October 13 provincial leaders’ debate. He has also been president of the Global Civic Policy Society and an adjunct professor with the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Ms. Thornthwaite, in her speech, suggested Ms. Ma, who is a professional engineer with a master’s degree in business management, had disarmed Mr. Sultan by sitting close to him, "cuddling, a little bit of cleavage there. That's why I'll be supporting Dianne Watts." That means: Comments that violate our community guidelines will be removed. “My personal goal is to say, within five years of having a vaccine, we need to have a balanced budget in British Columbia once again,” he said Tuesday. We have a weekly Western Canada newsletter written by our B.C. NDP candidate Selina Robinson, in a statement, said the Liberals are not being transparent about tax cuts, because the promised Fair Tax Commission will defer those decisions until after the election. He was elected MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in 2013, and re-elected in 2017. Mayor of Richmond & FMR. I know what it takes to lead. We hope to have this fixed soon. Click here to subscribe. Campaign website: Official Website Wilkinson has served in several cabinet positions, including as minister of advanced education, minister of technology and innovation and attorney general. "remove":"add"](select.closed),dom.control.setAttribute("aria-expanded",o)}function onToggleClicked(){var l=!isPanelOpen();setPanelState(l)}function onWindowScroll(){window.requestAnimationFrame(function() {var l=isPanelOpen(),n=0===(document.body.scrollTop||document.documentElement.scrollTop);n||l||!allowExpand?n&&l&&(allowExpand=!0,setPanelState(!1)):(allowExpand=!1,setPanelState(!0))});}pencilInit(".js-sub-pencil",!1); BC Liberals pledge $10– to $30-a-day daycare; NDP promises provincial shipbuilding strategy, BC Liberals pledge to temporarily eliminate provincial sales tax, B.C. [28], Dianne Watts was the Conservative MP for South Surrey—White Rock (2015–17), and former Mayor of Surrey (2005–14), Andrew Wilkinson is the MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena (since 2013), and former Attorney General (2017), Minister of Advanced Education (2014–17) and Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services (2013–14). Date withdrawn: October 14, 2017 Liberal leadership hopefuls", "Michael Lee Introduces Vancouver Island Candidates Benninger, Dutton and DeLong to Team", "Members of the Legislative Assembly - Hon. Liberal leadership race", "Wilkinson's first challenge as B.C. 351 King Street East, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON Canada, M5A 0N1, Just $1.99 per week for the first 24 weeks. Prince Rupert City Councillor Nelson Kinney. If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to, To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. Helmut Pastrick, chief economist for Central One Credit Union, said economic growth is the solution for tackling the budget deficit that would grow in both the Liberal and NDP plans. Mike Bernier", "Mike Bernier, ex-education minister, to seek BC Liberal leadership", "Mike Bernier drops out of BC Liberal leadership race", "Terrace's Lucy Sager vies for B.C. Liberal leader", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2018_British_Columbia_Liberal_Party_leadership_election&oldid=960267715, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, June 29, 2017 - Clark's minority government was defeated 44–42 on motion of non-confidence by the NDP-Green alliance. Background. September 29, 2017 - Official leadership event scheduled for Vancouver. He urged party members to "remember our priorities ... going into the next few weeks. She said the Liberals have supported tax cuts that benefit big business and the wealthy. Liberal leadership", "B.C. August 29, 2017 - Nomination period opens. The BC Liberal Caucus selected Rich Coleman, MLA for Langley East, as interim leader, to serve until a permanent leader can be chosen.[2]. Mike de Jong", "Mike de Jong enters B.C. Comments are welcome while open. I will be supporting Dianne & encourage all BC Liberals to do so." He also served as Deputy Minister of Economic Development (2003–06) and Deputy Minister for Intergovernmental Relations (2001–03). A BC Liberal government would cut taxes and increase spending to finance new daycare spaces, build long-term care facilities and hire more police officers, among other investments, for a total of $9.2-billion in commitments in its first year if elected. With files from the Canadian Press, Justin McElroy and Deborah Goble. Richmond City Councillor, "40th Parliament Members at dissolution on April 11, 2017 - Hon. Read our. [40], Mike Bernier is the MLA for Peace River South (since 2013), former Minister of Education (2015–17), and former councillor (2005–08) and mayor (2008–13) of Dawson Creek.[46]. Andrew Wilkinson celebrates after being elected leader of the B.C. The Liberals also promise investments in affordable housing, and a review of regulatory processes to ensure more timely approvals for new home construction.

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