VANCOUVER — The Conservative Electors Association is turning to two familiar names as it builds out its municipal presence in British Columbia, appointing former federal cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay as chair of its advisory board and Vancouver executive Elaine Allan as vice-chair.
The appointments mark a new phase for the Conservative momentum in British Columbia, which is seeking to carve out space in local politics where issues like affordability, safety, and housing loom large. The advisory board is expected to play a central role in shaping strategy and preparing candidates for city council and mayoral races.
Findlay, a veteran of both government and law, spent more than a decade in federal politics, serving in Stephen Harper’s cabinet as Minister of National Revenue and later as Chief Opposition Whip under Pierre Poilievre. In Ottawa, she built a reputation as a disciplined caucus manager and a staunch advocate on justice and defence. Now, she is positioning herself to mentor a new generation of Conservative-aligned municipal candidates.
“Local government is where the day-to-day realities of affordability, safety, and competent services are felt most directly,” Findlay said in a statement, promising to focus on strategy and recruitment.
Allan, meanwhile, brings business and community credentials. She ran twice for the federal Conservatives in Vancouver Centre, most recently in 2025, where she delivered the party’s strongest showing in the riding in nearly four decades. Outside of politics, she has led Skills Canada BC and founded a communications firm that supports non-profits and animal rescue organizations.
Her pitch is squarely aimed at the municipal level: “City governments must provide the foundation for attracting investment, supporting local businesses, and creating family-friendly communities,” she said.
The Conservative Electors Association, which bills itself as B.C.’s Conservative municipal party, has framed its platform around three promises: safer streets, lower taxes, and putting families first. By installing Findlay and Allan at the helm of its advisory board, the party is signalling it wants recognizable leadership figures to give its brand traction in local campaigns, and perhaps to test whether federal Conservative momentum in B.C. can translate to the city level.
How far the association can push that message into B.C.’s diverse municipal landscape remains an open question. For now, though, the group has a pair of seasoned political operators tasked with giving it direction.
This report by TrendingPolitics.ca was first published Sept. 25, 2025.
