Lorne Doerkson signed a secret deal with personal injury lawyers to let them cash in and drive up car insurance rates - then he tried to deny it. His backroom deal comes with your name on the bill.

Lorne Doerkson couldn't - or wouldn't - answer the most basic question about today's tax promise: how much will it cost? He knows that it will mean healthcare cuts, higher costs for people, or both.

President Trump declares Canada is "one of the worst countries in the entire world."

After careful consideration I have made the difficult decision to no longer pursue my candidacy in Penticton-Summerland with the BC NDP. This was not an easy decision. When I got into politics, I did so because I wanted to help my community. Every decision I have made along the way has been with my constituents’ best interests first, no matter the consequences for me. This includes crossing the floor from an independent, to the BC NDP. Crossing the floor was incredibly difficult and carried considerable consequences for me personally, professionally, and politically. I have been threatened, spat at, disowned, and abused in ways both public and private. My primary reason for crossing the floor was to join a credible and stable party in light of the fact that the party I was elected with was not those things. Because the NDP was the most reasonable major party in the House, I knew this would afford my riding better representation than remaining independent. In addition, I wanted to prevent an unnecessary election/ the government falling, which I saw as a bad outcome in the current economic and political climate. In the wake of the tragic death of Amshen Joan Phillip, my presence in the NDP was the only thing keeping the government from falling. When I crossed the floor, I did not receive a larger salary, position, nor any promises or discussions of such things. The only discussions that were had were about my fit with the party and my ability to better represent my community from the government side. I am dedicated to my constituents, not any political party. I am confident that I did the right thing for the right reasons when I made that decision. Not only that, but I was able to marshal better resources for my community during the Bald Range wildfire because I was able to access the deep bench of seasoned staff available to me through the BC NDP. I thank them for their hard work during a difficult time. Seeing the way everyday people became heroes during the Bald Range wildfire has inspired me and solidified my conviction that people are basically good, and times of great difficulty can bring out the best in us. The first responders, firefighters, BC Wildfire, RCMP, healthcare workers, RDOS and city staff, local volunteers and everyone else who helped, are heroes. I am humbled by their courage and grateful for their service. Politics is hard and it’s not always fair. I’m proud of the job that I have done over the last two years, and I would have liked to continue. But it’s not about me and my individual wants and desires. It’s about ensuring this community and this province are protected from the kind of right-wing, Trump style populism and grave dysfunction on full display on the other side. Because I crossed the floor so recently, I am unable to marshal the kind of campaign necessary to give the NDP a fair shot in this snap election. I am stepping aside not because I want to quit, but to make way for a more winnable candidate in these circumstances. Serving the last two years as your MLA has been the honour and privilege of my life. I am grateful to all those who supported me in the last three campaigns I have done, and grateful to the community for placing your trust in me. My path in politics is not over. I will continue to fight for my community, my province, and my country in another capacity. My full confidence continues to rest with Premier Eby and his caucus. While the economic policies need work, this is being done and can be done. It’s fixable. The problems with the B.C. Conservatives are not fixable, maybe not ever and certainly not on the timeline British Columbia needs. David, thank you for the opportunity you gave me. I’ll be fighting for the team from the other side. Everyone, please vote BC NDP. Many thanks, Amelia 🧡 @dave_eby @bcpoli

Greg Lyle: I'm looking for the Conservatives to come up with a strong answer to the question of who is really going to be Premier…Doerkson actually can't be the leader, but if he was, he still has to go through a convention, and this party elected Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Lorne Doerkson just confirmed that his far-right party members get to decide who becomes the permanent leader - but not until AFTER the election. He's "betting on it" being him - but after 4 leaders in 10 months, why should British Columbians gamble on this chaotic party?

DOERKSON TO REMAIN LEADER IF ELECTED PREMIER The Board of Directors sets out the Party's position on its leadership should Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson become Premier. When Mr. Doerkson leads the Party to victory on October 24, he will remain Leader. The Board will pursue the appropriate means under the Party's Constitution and Bylaws and the Societies Act to give effect to this intention. A Premier chosen by British Columbians deserves the certainty of leading his party. This amendment will provide it. Board of Directors, Conservative Party of British Columbia