Recall petition approved for OneBC MLA Dallas Brodie

ElectionsBC has approved a recall petition for Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie.

For it to succeed, residents of her riding have until July 20 to collect 15,232 signatures.

"In October 2024, we elected an MLA to represent our interests in Victoria," the recall proponent's statement read. "Instead, just months after taking office, Dallas Brodie was expelled from the BC Conservative caucus for mocking Indian residential school abuse survivors."

They accused her of having "prioritized starting a new political party over the needs of her constituents."

"Constituents see little engagement or advocacy for the issues facing families, seniors, renters, and businesses," the proponent continued. "Furthermore, she is wasting public funds; constituents are raising concerns about taxpayer-funded materials and promotions that do not benefit our community. Our tax dollars should fund local services, not a province-wide tour for a personal political agenda."

CHEK News' Rob Shaw revealed that the address used by the proponent matches that of the financial agent of the Imagine Surrey campaign, which is running former BC NDP MLA Mike Starchuk as its mayoral candidate. He noted that the campaign itself is "not officially involved."

Among Brodie's most fervent critics has been Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, whose Nation falls in her riding. The news broke as he and other leaders gathered at BC Place for the unveiling of a new commemorative 2026 FIFA World Cup coin.

"I'm glad to hear that," he told Sitka Media, noting that he was on his way to meet with a conservative to "get the right information out there about First Nations."

Sparrow called Brodie's actions "upsetting."