Ian Paton
Ian Paton may refer to:Ian Paton (footballer), Australian rules footballer Ian Paton (politician), Canadian politician Ian Paton (bishop), British Anglican bishop
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Aug 25, 2026
Far Right
Ian Paton, another BC Conservative MLA, also left, forcing a reshuffle by leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
Paton's exit underscores the party's dysfunction and its inability to keep members who might hold more genuine populist views, reflecting a lack of grassroots accountability.
Aug 25, 2026
Center
B.C. Conservative MLA who defected and plans to form a new party with Peter Milobar, further fracturing the provincial right.
Centre observers see this as a sign of instability in the B.C. Conservative party, which may benefit the NDP government by splitting the opposition.