The Liberals refused Christy Clark while the Conservatives have rejected Mike de Jong and Anita Huberman
The rejection of several potential "star" candidates in British Columbia by the Liberal and Conservative parties has raised questions about the federal parties' internal vetting and candidate selection processes. Parties are increasingly centralizing candidate selection, potentially prioritizing manageable candidates over strong voices. A short campaign period puts pressure on parties to quickly vet candidates, sometimes skipping traditional nomination processes. The Green Party provides details on its vetting process, while the NDP emphasizes thoroughness without providing specifics.
