Two British Columbia Conservative MLAs have left the party caucus to sit as independents, stepping away from the BC Conservatives amid ongoing party changes. Donegal Wilson, the MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, and Scott McInnis, the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke, announced their decision to sit as independents, effective immediately.
Wilson, who represents Boundary-Similkameen, confirmed she is stepping away from the BC Conservative Party to sit as an Independent. McInnis, representing Columbia River-Revelstoke, also confirmed his departure from the party caucus. The moves mark the latest shifts within the province’s Conservative caucus and reduce the number of party-affiliated MLAs.
The announcements come as both MLAs moved to establish their positions outside party caucus leadership. Details regarding the reasons for their departure or any future affiliations were not provided in the statements accompanying the announcements. There is no indication of other immediate changes within the caucus at this time.
No further information was provided about potential impacts on committee assignments or legislative operations. The independent status will allow Wilson and McInnis to participate in debates and votes without formal caucus alignment, though party discipline and alignment on specific motions may differ from their former colleagues.
CBC News has not reported any additional resignations from the BC Conservative caucus in connection with these departures. As the situation develops, observers may watch for any statements from party leadership or the MLAs involved regarding their future roles and priorities within the province’s political landscape.
