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B.C. Conservatives Collapse as Alberta Watches | Calgary News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
B.C.’s Conservatives are in freefall—down from 44 to just 28 seats, with nine MLAs quitting under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, whose ties to Alberta separatists have fatally fractured the party. Her controversial hire of a separatist-linked staffer mirrors a dangerous trend threatening Alberta’s UCP, where Premier Danielle Smith’s popularity clashes with internal separatist factions vying for control. As the UCP prepares for a November convention, federalists are rallying to oust separatist board members, while separatists push to reshape the party’s direction—raising the stakes: can Smith hold her coalition together before it unravels like B.C.’s? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eb0097384a222f17