It's the problem that just won't go away for the fledgling BC Conservatives... More infighting is coming to light over the leadership of John Cummins -- just weeks after the party voted against a leadership review. And now, the options for dissidents are simple: join in -- or get out. It's in response to a new petition of as many as 20 constituency … [Read more...]
Bateman speaks to Conservatives
September 22, 2012 by
The B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation spoke at the B.C. Conservatives annual general meeting Friday night. Jordan Bateman told a crowd of about 150 that the current governing methods in this province remind him a bit of Frankenstein - patchwork solutions to save what is ultimately a monster. Calling on a need for proactive … [Read more...]
BC Conservatives expect invite to televised debates next spring
July 8, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservatives says he fully expects to be part of next year's televised election debates. Appearing on CKNW’s The World Today Weekend with Sean Leslie, John Cummins says his party meets all the qualifications. “We have a member in the legislature. I think that's what it takes to get into that debate. Certainly, … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives wants to know why the PST bill took so long
May 14, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservative party is welcoming the new improved PST but is wondering, what took so long? John Cummins says the changes to the PST announced by the government are good but really just minor improvements, and the process as a whole isn't rocket science. He said "They will be able to file electronically … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives says a name change for the BC Liberals won’t solve anything
April 24, 2012 by
A move by the BC Liberals to take a serious look at changing their name before the next election is making the leader of the provincial Conservatives smile. John Cummins says if this is the best the Liberals can do after two by-election defeats then they really are teetering on the brink. He said "It doesn't matter whether they call … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives wants a full investigation into the Harry Bloy email leak.
March 16, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservative party says an investigation should be launched into the BC government and their relationship with a donor. John Cummins says there are unanswered questions about the relationship between Eminata group founder Peter Chung and the BC Liberals. Cummins says MLA Harry Bloy did the right thing in resigning … [Read more...]
It is official the BC Conservatives have a candidate in Chilliwack Hope.
January 24, 2012 by
The BC Conservative party have acclaimed their candidate in the riding of Chilliwack Hope which will go to a by-election this year. University of Fraser Valley Criminologist John Martin was the only candidate to file his papers and he is now officially on the ballot. Martin says he will win voter support by opposing the treatment of … [Read more...]
The BC Conservatives are going with a familiar sounding name for one by-election.
December 2, 2011 by
The BC Conservatives have picked a candidate whose name has a familiar ring to it for the Port Moody-Coquitlam by-election. Leader John Cummins says Christine Clark was the only one to get her paperwork in as for the similarity to Christy Clark... "Well, there's certainly that ring to it but I can assure you that Christine Clark is no … [Read more...]
