B.C. Liberals start process to choose new leader

The B.C. Liberal party has formed a committee that will guide the process for selecting a new party leader.
Former leader Andrew Wilkinson resigned Oct. 26, 2020, shortly after a disappointing second place finish behind the NDP in the provincial election.
Long-time MLA and former cabinet minister Shirley Bond of Prince George has been the party’s interim leader since November, 2020.
The members of the Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) include:
- Co-Chair Roxanne Helme of Victoria
- Co-Chair Colin Hansen of Vancouver
- Derek Lew of Vancouver
- Sarah Sidhu of Port Moody
- Don Silversides of Prince Rupert
- Cameron Stolz of Prince George
- Jackie Tegart of Ashcroft
The committee will determine the timeline for the election, establish the rules that will guide the race, and implement the process by which members will elect the leader.
“I am honoured to be involved in this important initiative and excited to be part of renewing and ever strengthening our B.C. Liberal Party,” LEOC co-chair, Roxanne Helme said.
“This is an historic time for our party as we embark on the process of selecting a new leader who will unite our coalition and put British Columbians first,” LEOC co-chair, Colin Hansen added.
“The election of a new leader is an integral part of the renewal and rebuilding process that the BC Liberal Party and its members are currently engaged in,” said Lindsay Cote, Interim Executive Director of the B.C. Liberal Party. “I want to thank the members of LEOC for dedicating their time and expertise to this extremely important process that will have a significant impact on the future of both the Party and the province.”
All members of the party’s executive and LEOC have pledged to remain neutral throughout the leadership process to ensure fairness and accountability.