VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he hasn’t decided on a possible early election, as upheaval continues in the rival B.C. Conservative Party, with the loss of three more members.

Eby’s comment at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver comes amid speculation of an early provincial vote, and chaos in the official Opposition ranks.

The office of the clerk of the legislature says former Conservative leader John Rustad and former interim leader Trevor Halford are no longer part of the Conservative caucus, the office having received notice from the party’s interim house leader, Heather Maahs.

The opposition caucus has now lost 12 members under the leadership of Kerry-Lynne Findlay, after the office of the clerk earlier Friday confirmed that Claire Rattée was also out.

Rattée has issued a scathing statement accusing Findlay of trying to “oust members of her own caucus” and says she must resign immediately.

The legislator for Skeena says trying to remove MLAs from the caucus on the eve of a potential snap election is an example of Findlay’s poor judgment “that doesn’t befit someone attempting to become premier.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 18, 2026.