Indigenous MLA Breaks with Conservatives | Vancouver News

Aaliya Warbus, a top Indigenous MLA and former House leader, has bolted the Conservative caucus to sit as an Independent, joining a wave of seven departures this month. Citing a shattered trust in new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay — especially after a controversial one-month postponement of caucus meetings — Warbus slammed the party’s lack of transparency, saying key decisions were leaked via social media before leadership even knew. Her exit echoes broader turmoil since Peter Milobar stepped down, with Findlay facing backlash over a leaked audio clip she calls “preposterous.” As talent drains from riding associations and staff, ex-Conservatives like Paton and Milobar eye a new party, while others like Bruce Banman join Independents — all signaling a deepening rift and crisis of confidence in the Conservatives’ future direction. 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/0190f1f02ada3a5b