I have long been a supporter of the BC Liberal Party. I continue to stand by the values of free enterprise that originally drew me to this party. The BC Liberal Party under Andrew Wilkinson does not reflect values I support.  #bcpoli #BCelxn2020

As membership chair for the BC Liberal Party I have been fighting internally for the last 5 months at the board table saying that the views of Laurie Throness do not belong in our party.

I have advocated for many constructive courses of action that would help keep our coalition together. All of which have been ignored by the party leadership and in some instances, completely contradicted.

I am pleased to see Laurie Throness will no longer be a candidate or caucus member, this is action that any reasonable leader would have acted on months, if not years, ago.

The BCLP doesn’t have a Laurie Throness problem. We have a problem in the leadership of the party and their lack of willingness to stand up for diversity, inclusion and the values of BC Liberal members – not just the interests of a small group of constituents.

I am a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community and strong advocate for women’s health, pay equity and have long advocated for free contraception. I am part of the BC Liberal coalition and these views are not minority views in the BCLP.

As membership chair I will continue to advocate for an inclusive party that doesn't just talk the talk, but walks the walk. I'm looking forward to those discussions with members after this election.

Also, shoutout to all the BCLP MLAs I have spoken to over the last 5 months who I know were advocating for action as well. I see you. I respect you. I support you.