BC Liberal ads in social conservative magazine ran alongside anti-LGBTQ and pro-conversion therapy articles. Action means more than words. On behalf of my colleagues in the BC NDP caucus, I am writing first to thank you for your new commitment to ensure ‘there is no room in the BC Liberal Party for homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination.’. Email: editor@theprogress.com. VANCOUVER (September 22, 2020) – BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson is calling for three in-person, televised debates between John Horgan, Sonia Furstenau, and himself,... John Horgan and the NDP force unnecessary pandemic election, Wilkinson calls for three televised debates, Andrew Wilkinson and renewed BC Liberal team ready to restore confidence, rebuild BC, Matt Pitcairn to run for BC Liberals as Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap announces retirement. I remain concerned and am writing to ask you for action,” Chandra Herbert wrote. “As you know, in the past I have expressed deep concern about anti-LGBTQ views from MLAs in your caucus. BC Liberal leader, some MLAs apologize for Christian magazine ads but Laurie Throness doubles down Paul Henderson; Jul. “Two months ago there was talk about it (election). “We will miss him greatly in our caucus, but we couldn’t be more pleased and proud to welcome Matt Pitcairn to our team of candidates in this critical election.”. Please see our corrections policy for more info.

– He has criticized SOGI 123 and claimed it would cause ‘mental health issues’ and ‘self-harm.’. “It’s a real honour when you have a look at the depth and breadth of our talent and all those that I work with. Prior to being called to the bar, Wilkinson was educated and licensed as a physician. BC Liberal leader, some MLAs apologize for Christian magazine ads but Laurie Throness doubles down Paul Henderson; Jul. At least three MLAs expressed dismay and apologized when they were asked about the advertising in the religious publication. BC Liberal MLA Todd Stone apologized for his constituency office’s connection to the magazine, and made it clear he did not support its messaging. He previously served as Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Minister of Advanced Education, and Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services. Foster, 70, is gearing up to run for his fourth consecutive term in Victoria after Premier John Horgan called an election for Saturday, Oct. 24. You have entered an incorrect email address! BC Liberal MLAs Todd Stone, Jane Thornthwaite, Tracy Redies and Joan Isaacs all made statements on Twitter saying they were dismayed to learn of …

Daily Hive reached out to Laurie Throness for comment and will update accordingly. “He then defended an article supporting conversion therapy, as long as it didn’t include kidnapping or wasn’t too ‘coercive.’, “Sit with that for a second: the MLA you’ve put in charge of child care and supporting vulnerable children believes there is a place for conversion therapy.”. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta, Dalhousie University, and Oxford University, where he attended as a Rhodes Scholar. Start with your MLA who believes there’s space for anti LGBTQ conversion therapy. That has nothing to do with intolerance, it has everything to do with following their conscience and following their Lord.”, And while he said one article in the magazine he supports is against “coercive conversion therapy” – kidnapping LGBTQ individuals to make them straight – he opposes a bill that would prevent conversion therapy because it “infringes upon Canadian freedoms” such as the “freedom of religion.”. • READ MORE: Controversy over MLAs buying ads in B.C.

In May 2017, Foster topped the polls with 48 per cent of the ballots cast, 13, 625, compared to runner-up Barry Dorval of the NDP, who garnered 8,355 votes (29 per cent). “I still enjoy doing it. The recent events have led to a reevaluation of the party’s score and it “no longer meets the minimum requirement for participation.”, The demands echo the call from BC NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert, who issued an open letter asking if Throness will not be ejected from the caucus, he at least be taken off the file responsible for the “wellbeing of vulnerable children.”, if there’s no room for homophobia and transphobia in your party @Wilkinson4BC you need to act. WITH John Yap choosing not to seek re-election in Richmond-Steveston, the BC Liberals will nominate community leader and small business advocate Matt Pitcairn as their candidate.