Come British Columbia’s next provincial election, the BC Liberal Party may be campaigning under a different name..Party delegates voted Saturday at a convention in Penticton to move the name change process forward as part of a “rebranding process” promised by party leader Kevin Falcon when he was first elected as leader..“A party of members with diverse backgrounds and perspectives is a better and stronger party,” said Falcon, adding that the party’s name “must be one that reflects a diverse and inclusive big-tent coalition.”.About 800 members were present at the convention and there will be a wider consultation process over the coming months before the entire party membership votes on the move — all of which is planned to happen before the end of the year..“When I announced my candidacy for the party leadership, I made it clear that as part of a wider renewal process, I would seek input from the party membership on the possibility of changing the party name,” said Falcon..“The vote today provides permission for the party to explore potential alternatives. By the end of the year, every member will have the chance to vote on a new proposed name or keep our current one.”.Not being affiliated with the federal Liberal Party, the BC Liberals proclaim to be “made in BC free enterprise coalition,” and members have said the name can cause confusion..“Our supporters include federal conservatives, federal liberals, and people with no federal affiliation — all united by free enterprise beliefs and the goal of creating a strong private sector economy that pays for quality public services,” reads the party website..Closing out the convention Sunday morning, Falcon revisited his concerns regarding the province's healthcare system, violent crime, cost-of-living, and the nearly $800-million Royal BC Museum project..“The cost-of-living keeps going up, our healthcare system is in crisis, schools are terribly underfunded, and housing prices continue to skyrocket,” said Falcon Sunday, reiterating that his party will respond by "doing the right thing, not the easy thing."."When it comes to climate, too," he said, boasting his party's introduction of "North America’s very first revenue neutral carbon tax."
Come British Columbia’s next provincial election, the BC Liberal Party may be campaigning under a different name..Party delegates voted Saturday at a convention in Penticton to move the name change process forward as part of a “rebranding process” promised by party leader Kevin Falcon when he was first elected as leader..“A party of members with diverse backgrounds and perspectives is a better and stronger party,” said Falcon, adding that the party’s name “must be one that reflects a diverse and inclusive big-tent coalition.”.About 800 members were present at the convention and there will be a wider consultation process over the coming months before the entire party membership votes on the move — all of which is planned to happen before the end of the year..“When I announced my candidacy for the party leadership, I made it clear that as part of a wider renewal process, I would seek input from the party membership on the possibility of changing the party name,” said Falcon..“The vote today provides permission for the party to explore potential alternatives. By the end of the year, every member will have the chance to vote on a new proposed name or keep our current one.”.Not being affiliated with the federal Liberal Party, the BC Liberals proclaim to be “made in BC free enterprise coalition,” and members have said the name can cause confusion..“Our supporters include federal conservatives, federal liberals, and people with no federal affiliation — all united by free enterprise beliefs and the goal of creating a strong private sector economy that pays for quality public services,” reads the party website..Closing out the convention Sunday morning, Falcon revisited his concerns regarding the province's healthcare system, violent crime, cost-of-living, and the nearly $800-million Royal BC Museum project..“The cost-of-living keeps going up, our healthcare system is in crisis, schools are terribly underfunded, and housing prices continue to skyrocket,” said Falcon Sunday, reiterating that his party will respond by "doing the right thing, not the easy thing."."When it comes to climate, too," he said, boasting his party's introduction of "North America’s very first revenue neutral carbon tax."
