Although we in the Shuswap had hoped to be able to select our riding's candidate before summer, we have been asked to wait until the fall. For me, this was somewhat disappointing initially but I am actually very glad that the BC Conservative party it taking this stance.
We are moving carefully so that before any candidates are selected, we will have the support in place to help them in their approach to their campaign. Our party values the grass roots and independence of our candidates. We are the only party in BC that insists that our MLAs must put their riding constituents first before the party. But that doesn't mean that we don't share a common focus and are not working together to improve the life of British Columbians. Having our party organized to support us is exactly what we will need as we move toward the provincial elections next May.
I am glad to see that our party and its leader, John Cummins, has the good sense move at a pace that will best prepare us all and protect us. The calibre of the men and women coming forward to run for candidacy is exceptional and we will be fielding an excellent team into the next election for BC.
