POST DATE Jan 16, 2026 / 7:35 pm
British Columbia’s Conservative Party has unveiled rules for its leadership race that include $115,000 in fees for contestants, who must sign a pledge to support the eventual winner set to be announced at the end of May.
The rules say voting under a preferential ballot system will be held from May 9 to May 30, while the deadline for nominations is Feb. 15.
Candidates will also have to pay a refundable $20,000 “compliance deposit” to cover fees if they break the rules, with penalties of up to $75,000 for each infraction.
The rules come amid expansion of the field of contenders in the race to replace John Rustad, who stepped down last month.
Peter Milobar, the party’s finance critic, becomes the third to throw his hat in the ring this week, saying on Friday that his candidacy is just the first step toward becoming premier while touting his electability.
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