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MLA in Kamloops Centre · BC provincial 2026

# Peter Milobar

MLA since 2017 and former Conservative finance critic, running for the Conservative Party of BC in Kamloops Centre.

Peter Milobar has been an MLA since 2017 and won Kamloops Centre for the Conservatives in 2024. In 2026 he ran for the party leadership, left its caucus in August, led CentreBC from September 18 to 22, and rejoined the Conservatives on the day the election was called. The legislature lists him as Independent.

Explore the record  Public schedule 

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Conservative Party of BC2026

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*Peter MilobarMLAv.*

[Image: Conservative Party of BC](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/peter-milobar/)

Candidate research / September 30, 2026

A researched record of Peter Milobar's 30 commitments, 10 dated actions and 9 public statements from 2026, with 11 news items. Most commitments come from his leadership campaign platform of early 2026 and from the legislature record.

**30**Commitments **10**Programs **11**News articles **47**Sources

Public schedule / Through election day

## Where can you hear Peter Milobar?

No campaign event for Peter Milobar was confirmed by an organizer on 2026-09-30. The dates below are voting days.

Checked September 30, 2026 · All event times are Pacific time. Recheck the organizer before travelling.

- [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

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<summary>View every date through Oct 24

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1. Oct 9No appearance confirmed
2. Oct 10No appearance confirmed
3. Oct 11No appearance confirmed
4. Oct 12No appearance confirmed
5. Oct 13No appearance confirmed
6. Oct 14No appearance confirmed
7. Oct 15No appearance confirmed
8. Oct 16<a href="#event-advance-voting">Voting day </a>
9. Oct 17No appearance confirmed
10. Oct 18No appearance confirmed
11. Oct 19No appearance confirmed
12. Oct 20No appearance confirmed
13. Oct 21No appearance confirmed
14. Oct 22No appearance confirmed
15. Oct 23No appearance confirmed
16. Oct 24<a href="#event-election-day">Voting day </a>

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### Voting dates

- Oct 16Advance voting begins
- Oct 24General voting day

At official British Columbia voting places. These dates apply to every voter and are not candidate appearances. [Find your voting place](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/where-to-vote/)

- [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

On dates without a confirmed appearance the public schedule is unknown; the candidate may still have activities that day. This static page changes only when its research is updated.

01 / Introduction

## About Peter Milobar

Peter Milobar is the Conservative Party candidate in Kamloops Centre on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. He won the district in 2024 with 12,372 votes, 48.83% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes.

The legislature record lists his election years as 2017, 2020 and 2024. The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal reported that he was a Kamloops city councillor from 2002 to 2008, was elected mayor in 2008 and re-elected in 2011 and 2014, and won Kamloops-North Thompson as a BC Liberal in 2017 and 2020. A Conservative caucus release of June 30, 2026 names him Critic for Finance.

He entered the race for Conservative leader on January 16, 2026. Radio NL reported that he finished fifth of five on the first ballot on May 30, with just over 10% support, and Kerry-Lynne Findlay won. On August 14 he left the Conservative caucus, saying his values did not align with the party's new direction under Findlay, Black Press Media reported.

On September 18, 2026 he became leader of CentreBC after Mike Bernier stepped aside, and seven other MLAs joined with him, according to Vista Radio and CBC News. On September 22, the day the election was called, he and six of those MLAs returned to the Conservatives. He told Castanet that Findlay's resignation, the removal of some party staff and promises of a more progressive policy approach brought him back. CentreBC said he did not discuss the move with its executive. The legislature still lists him as Independent, and Elections BC lists him as the Conservative Party candidate.

In the legislature in 2026 he gave the first opposition reply to the budget and asked questions on the sales tax on business services, the interest rate on property tax deferral for seniors, delayed long-term care projects and DRIPA, the provincial law on Indigenous rights. On May 6 he presented the yearly report of the Public Accounts Committee.

The party's candidate page says he served as Opposition House Leader, chaired the Thompson Regional Hospital District for five terms and has been a Thompson-Nicola Regional District director since 2005. Those are the party's own statements.

Read the sources 

Promises / Commitments and evidence

## Commitments and the available evidence.

Published positions and selected commitments, separated by election cycle. Status labels describe the evidence reviewed, not a numerical score or a complete audit of the platform. Council approval is different from delivery.

30 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Repeal DRIPA and replace it with a court-based consultation law

His leadership platform says he would repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in full, remove language based on it from other laws, and bring in a consultation framework with firm timelines based on Supreme Court of Canada rulings. In question period on May 19, 2026 he asked the Premier to repeal DRIPA.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no length for the timelines and no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does the Conservative platform for 2026 repeat the repeal, and what timelines would the new framework set?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- [Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on DRIPA and investment](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [BC Conservative leadership race Q&A: Peter Milobar (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515092106/https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/bc-conservative-leadership-race-qa-peter-milobar-12276036)Interview · Business in Vancouver

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### A Provincial Property Rights Act

His leadership platform says he would bring in a Provincial Property Rights Act that requires fair compensation and due process when a government action lowers the value or use of a property.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no cost, no number and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What would count as a loss of value, and who would pay the compensation?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Freeze the Step Code and protect applications already filed

Told Business in Vancouver that his first housing step would be to freeze the BC Energy Step Code at Step 3, restore protection for building applications already in progress, and seek a federal deal to lower servicing costs of $75,000 to $100,000 for each home.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Said in May 2026 as a candidate for party leader. The cost figure describes the problem; he gives no number of homes and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does his Kamloops Centre campaign repeat this?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC Conservative leadership race Q&A: Peter Milobar (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515092106/https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/bc-conservative-leadership-race-qa-peter-milobar-12276036)Interview · Business in Vancouver
- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Return zoning decisions to cities

His leadership platform says he would make municipalities the main authority on zoning again and reverse the provincial housing rules in Bill 44.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no date and no number of homes.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which parts of Bill 44 would be repealed, and how would new home targets be set?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Repeal the short-term rental rules

His leadership platform says he would repeal the province's short-term rental restrictions.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What effect on long-term rental supply does he expect?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Restore cancelled long-term care projects and let private builders add beds

In the legislature on February 18 and March 2, 2026 he spoke against six long-term care projects that the 2026 budget listed with no completion date. His leadership platform says he would restore them and let private builders add care beds at $600,000 each to clear a waitlist of 7,400 people.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. The cost per bed and the waitlist figure are his own. He gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many beds would be built, and by when?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- [Debates of March 2, 2026 (afternoon): question period on capital projects](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302pm-Hansard-n129.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of February 18, 2026 (afternoon): question period and budget reply](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Bring home doctors trained abroad and cut charting time

Told Business in Vancouver that he would accredit some international universities attended by students raised in British Columbia, so they can return without restarting training, and help doctors with charting software to free up the equivalent of up to 1,500 family doctors.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Said in May 2026 as a candidate for party leader. He gives no cost and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which universities would qualify, and what would the software cost?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC Conservative leadership race Q&A: Peter Milobar (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515092106/https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/bc-conservative-leadership-race-qa-peter-milobar-12276036)Interview · Business in Vancouver
- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Backup nurses for rural emergency rooms

His leadership platform says he would set up a plan where nurses at regional hospitals such as Kamloops are on call to fill in when rural emergency rooms close, naming Merritt, Clearwater and 100 Mile House.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no number of nurses, no cost and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many nurses would be on call, and who pays for them?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Expand involuntary care and treatment beds

Told Business in Vancouver he would expand involuntary care for people unable to care for themselves and build a voluntary treatment system backed by government when public beds are full.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Said in May 2026 as a candidate for party leader. He gives no number of beds, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many treatment beds would be added?</dd></dl></details>



- [BC Conservative leadership race Q&A: Peter Milobar (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515092106/https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/bc-conservative-leadership-race-qa-peter-milobar-12276036)Interview · Business in Vancouver
- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Reverse the interest change on property tax deferral

In question period on February 18, 2026 he opposed the budget change that raised the interest rate for seniors who defer their property tax from 2.9% to 6.9% and made it compound. His leadership platform says he would reverse the change.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. The platform gives no date and no cost to the budget.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What would reversing the change cost the province each year?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- [Debates of February 18, 2026 (afternoon): question period and budget reply](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Loan Shark for Seniors: NDP Exploits Seniors through Property Tax Deferrals](https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/loan-shark-for-seniors-ndp-exploits-seniors-through-property-tax-deferrals/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Raise the luxury vehicle tax threshold

His leadership platform says he would raise the price at which the higher sales tax on vehicles starts from $55,000 to $75,000.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no cost to the budget and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What revenue would the province give up?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Repeal the sales tax on business services

In question period on March 9, 2026 he asked the government to cut the PST changes in the budget. His leadership platform says he would repeal the PST expansion to accounting, bookkeeping and security services. On May 28 he told the Premier these PST changes cost businesses $563 million a year.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. He gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How would the lost revenue be replaced?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the sales tax, Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): Premier's Office budget debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Find 4% savings across government

His leadership platform says he would find spending savings of 4% across government, $4 billion a year, and use it to lower fees and cut taxes for small and medium businesses. He told Business in Vancouver that balancing the budget would take several years.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It does not name which programs would be cut, or give a date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which spending would be reduced to reach $4 billion?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- [BC Conservative leadership race Q&A: Peter Milobar (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515092106/https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/bc-conservative-leadership-race-qa-peter-milobar-12276036)Interview · Business in Vancouver

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Cut the budget contingency fund

His leadership platform says he would reduce the budget's contingency fund from $4 billion to $1 to $2 billion.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>In which budget would the fund be reduced?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · HousingCampaign pledge

### Repeal the speculation and vacancy tax

His leadership platform says he would repeal the speculation and vacancy tax.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no date and no cost to the budget.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What revenue would the province give up?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### More prosecutors and judges, and police who lay charges

His leadership platform says he would hire more Crown prosecutors and judges to clear the case backlog and let police lay charges directly without a Crown referral.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no number of hires, no cost and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>How many prosecutors and judges would be hired?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Retail crime enforcement units

His leadership platform says he would set up retail crime enforcement units modelled on a Winnipeg police program.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no number of units, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Where would the units work, and who would pay for them?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge

### Ask Ottawa for bail and sentencing changes

His leadership platform says he would press the federal government on bail reform and sentences for violent crime, drug trafficking and repeat offenders.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Bail and sentencing are federal law, so the Province can only ask. He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What would he ask Ottawa to change?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Firm deadlines for resource permits

His leadership platform says he would cut permitting times, which it says reach 4.5 years for a forest service road, and set firm deadlines for resource and infrastructure approvals.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It does not say what the deadlines would be.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What deadline would apply to each kind of permit?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### End community benefit agreements on public construction

His leadership platform says he would repeal community benefit agreements and open all government construction contracts to full competitive bidding.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would contracts already signed be changed?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- [BC Conservative MLA Peter Milobar kicks off leadership bid in Ashcroft](https://ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2026/02/03/bc-conservative-mla-peter-milobar-kicks-off-leadership-bid-in-ashcroft/)Reporting · Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal

2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge

### Remove PST from business equipment

His leadership platform says he would remove the PST from capital investments and light manufacturing equipment.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no cost to the budget and no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What revenue would the province give up?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · EducationCampaign pledge

### Letter grades and core subjects in schools

His leadership platform says he would bring back letter grades across K to 12 schools and give more teaching hours to math, literacy and science. It also says he would repeal SOGI 123, the school resources on sexual orientation and gender identity, and replace them with anti-bullying protections.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no number of hours, cost or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Which grades would get letter grades, and how many hours would move to core subjects?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Review stumpage and old-growth deferrals

His leadership platform says he would lower regulatory costs in forestry, including a review of stumpage fees, permitting and the old-growth logging deferrals.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no date and does not say what the review would change.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would the old-growth deferrals end, and when?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge

### Keep natural gas for rural homes

His leadership platform says he would keep natural gas as an energy source in rural and unincorporated communities and oppose city bans on new gas hookups.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It names no provincial measure.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would the Province override local gas bans by law?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### A review of BC Ferries

His leadership platform says he would order a public review of BC Ferries governance, fleet maintenance and route reliability.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no date and no cost.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Who would carry out the review, and when?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge

### Build the Red Bridge in Kamloops

Told Castanet in February 2026 that the Red Bridge in Kamloops needs to be replaced right away, and that delivering provincial projects on time and on budget would free money to build it.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Said as a candidate for party leader. He gives no cost, no date and no provincial measure.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Would the Province pay for the bridge, and when?</dd></dl></details>



- [Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar has sights set on B.C. Conservative leadership (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260208203455/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/598226/Kamloops-Centre-MLA-Peter-Milobar-has-sights-set-on-B-C-Conservative-leadership)Interview · Castanet Kamloops

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Cancel government gift card spending

In question period on February 25, 2026 he asked the government to cancel the purchase of gift cards by ministries, and said the government had spent $6.3 million at Amazon with purchase cards since 2022.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>A demand in debate. It names no rule or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What rule on gift cards would a Conservative government adopt?</dd></dl></details>



- [Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): question period on gift cards](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge

### Publish health care targets

His leadership platform says he would publish health targets for wait times, emergency room access, tests and access to a family doctor, so ministries answer for results.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no target figures or date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What targets would be set, and how often would they be published?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Repeal Bill 36 on health professions

His leadership platform says he would repeal Bill 36, the Health Professions and Occupations Act, and return self-regulation to the professional colleges.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>He wrote this in his 2026 leadership campaign platform, read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026. His Kamloops Centre campaign has not published a platform that repeats it. It gives no date.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>What would replace the current regulator?</dd></dl></details>



- [MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Campaign · Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- [BC Conservative leadership race Q&A: Peter Milobar (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515092106/https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/bc-conservative-leadership-race-qa-peter-milobar-12276036)Interview · Business in Vancouver

2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge

### Conservative Party platform

The Conservative Party of BC platform page lists plan titles on housing, health care, public safety, seniors, education and other areas. The page does not name Milobar.

<details>

<summary>Evidence &amp; next checks

</summary>

<dl>

<dt>Evidence reviewed</dt>
<dd>Party text. voche.me did not find a statement by Milobar during the 2026 general election campaign that adopts it.</dd>

<dt>What still needs checking</dt>
<dd>Does Milobar speak for the party platform in Kamloops Centre?</dd></dl></details>



- [Party platform page](https://conservativebc.ca/our-platform/)Campaign · Conservative Party of BC

City programs / Scope and delivery

## Policies, budgets & programs

Recorded votes from the legislature, where each member is named. A bill passed without a recorded vote names nobody and is left out.

Feb 26Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on the 2026 budget motion

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting no on the budget motion.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index records his vote. He led the opposition reply to the budget on February 17 and 18.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on third reading of the Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2026 (Bill 2)

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting no at second and third reading of Bill 2, which carried the budget tax changes.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

He spoke against the bill on March 9. The index does not describe each tax change in the bill.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the sales tax, Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 22Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on first reading of a bill to repeal DRIPA

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting yes at first reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Repeal Act.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on third reading of the K'ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20)

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting yes on an amendment at second reading, then no at second reading on May 20 and at third reading on May 28, 2026.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

He spoke in the second reading debate on May 20 and said neighbouring nations told the government they were not being consulted.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): K'ómoks Treaty Act debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 5Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on first reading of the Drug Recovery and Community Safety Act (Bill M235)

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting yes at first reading of this private member's bill.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate. The index does not describe the bill.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 20Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on second reading of the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act (Bill M233)

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting yes at second reading of this private member's bill.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe the bill or its outcome.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 12)

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting yes at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe the bill.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 1Recorded vote, yes

### Voted yes on third reading of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 6)

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting yes at third reading.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The index does not describe the bill.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Recorded vote, no

### Voted no on third reading of the freedom of information bill (Bill 9)

The recorded vote index lists Milobar voting no at second and third reading of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026, and yes on an amendment to delay it.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

He spoke for the amendment to delay the bill for six months on May 6.

</details>

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): question period, Public Accounts report, Bill 9 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 6Report presented

### Presented the Public Accounts Committee report

Milobar presented the committee's summary of its work from February 26, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and moved that the House adopt it.

<details>

<summary>Scope, limits and sources

</summary>

The committee reviews the Auditor General's reports. The transcript does not show the committee vote on the report.

</details>

- [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): question period, Public Accounts report, Bill 9 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Recent appearances / Read and watch

## Talks, interviews & statements

Read original statements and reporting, or open the publisher’s video. A summary of a speech is labelled separately from a full recording.

Jan 16Press conference

### Announced his run for Conservative leader

In Victoria he said he would bring accountability to government, tackle street disorder, fix health care and repeal DRIPA, according to Black Press Media.

- [Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar makes bid for B.C. Conservative leadership](https://peacearchnews.com/2026/01/16/kamloops-centre-mla-peter-milobar-makes-bid-for-b-c-conservative-leadership/)Reporting · Peace Arch News (Black Press Media)

Feb 17Speech

### Opposition reply to the 2026 budget

As the first opposition speaker he criticised the $13.3 billion deficit and cuts to forestry and other ministries, and continued the next day on delayed long-term care projects.

- [Debates of February 17, 2026 (afternoon): budget reply](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260217pm-Hansard-n117.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of February 18, 2026 (afternoon): question period and budget reply](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Mar 9Debate coverage

### Question period on the sales tax on business services

Asked the government to cut the PST changes in the budget, and spoke against Bill 2.

- [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the sales tax, Bill 2 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Apr 27Debate coverage

### Question period on nurses' health benefits

Asked the Finance Minister why nurses' massage therapy benefits were being cut.

- [Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on nurses' benefits](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 19Debate coverage

### Question period on DRIPA and investment

Asked the Premier to repeal DRIPA rather than pause it, and questioned the $88 billion in projects the government cites.

- [Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on DRIPA and investment](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

May 28Debate coverage

### Budget debate on the Premier's Office

Said the budget holds 11 new or higher taxes worth $2.3 billion a year, and answered the Premier on his time as chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): Premier's Office budget debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

Aug 14Statement

### Statement on leaving the Conservative caucus

Wrote on social media that his values did not align with the party's direction under Findlay, as quoted by Black Press Media.

- [Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar quits B.C. Conservative caucus](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/14/kamloops-centre-mla-peter-milobar-quits-b-c-conservative-caucus/)Reporting · Black Press Media (Today in BC)

Sep 18Press conference

### News conference as CentreBC leader

Said the party would focus on the economy, health care and safety, and invited other MLAs to join.

- [Milobar taking over Centre B.C., 8 MLAs ready to run as election call looms](https://vicnews.com/2026/09/18/milobar-taking-over-centre-b-c-8-mlas-ready-to-run-as-election-call-looms/)Reporting · Victoria News (Black Press Media)
- [Centrists, former B.C. Conservatives join forces under Milobar](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/british-columbia-politics-independents-bc-centre-conservatives-9.7350118)Reporting · CBC News
- [Kamloops MLA Milobar takes over as leader of CentreBC](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/18/kamloops-mla-milobar-takes-over-as-leader-of-centrebc/)Reporting · CFJC Today

Sep 22Press conference

### Return to the Conservatives

Stood with interim leader Lorne Doerkson in Vancouver and called the Conservatives a "progressive-ideas and conservative-values party", The Canadian Press reported.

- [Opposition parties unite ahead of B.C.'s Oct. 24 snap election](https://www.timescolonist.com/2026-bc-votes/opposition-forces-unite-ahead-of-bcs-oct-24-snap-election-12811333)Reporting · Times Colonist (The Canadian Press)
- [Milobar says Findlay exit, progressive promises brought defectors back to party (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260924034635/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/632105/Milobar-says-Findlay-exit-progressive-promises-brought-defectors-back-to-party)Reporting · Castanet Kamloops

Accountability / Findings, disputes and responses

## Controversies & public scrutiny

Records are labelled by type, including official findings, civil proceedings and political disputes where applicable. Each entry identifies the response found in the sources and the latest status verified for this page.

Campaign disputeSeptember 22, 2026

### CentreBC says he left without telling its executive

CentreBC said in a release that Milobar did not discuss his return to the Conservatives with its executive council, and its president, Mike Wignall, said he and others did not keep their commitments to the party.

#### Candidate or party response

Milobar told Castanet he felt bad about how his departure played out, that talks with the Conservatives were confidential until that morning, and that news of the move came out before he could tell CentreBC.

#### Verified status and limits

A party dispute with no official finding.

- [News Release: Milobar flips, again](https://www.centrebc.ca/news/news-release/milobar-flips-again/)Campaign · CentreBC
- [CentreBC MLAs defect back to the B.C. Conservatives after snap election call](https://www.am1150.ca/89578/news/politics/centrebc-mlas-defect-back-to-the-b-c-conservatives-after-snap-election-call/)Reporting · Vista Radio (AM 1150)
- [Milobar says Findlay exit, progressive promises brought defectors back to party (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260924034635/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/632105/Milobar-says-Findlay-exit-progressive-promises-brought-defectors-back-to-party)Reporting · Castanet Kamloops

Policy disputeMay 28, 2026

### The Premier's comments on his time as regional district chair

In the budget debate, Premier David Eby read from Kamloops This Week reporting on spending under a former Thompson-Nicola Regional District chief administrative officer, and said Milobar had backed extra pay for that officer as hospital district chair in 2014.

#### Candidate or party response

Milobar said in the same debate that his record is public, that no policies were broken, and that he was gone for most of the period the reporting covers.

#### Verified status and limits

A dispute in debate. voche.me did not open the Kamloops This Week reporting and found no official finding about Milobar.

- [Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): Premier's Office budget debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard

News coverage / Original publishers

## Read the reporting

A dated reading list from independent publishers. The headings below are voche.me summaries; follow each link for the original article, context and any corrections.

January 16, 2026Reporting

Peace Arch News (Black Press Media)

### Milobar enters the Conservative leadership race

Reports his launch and his plan to replace DRIPA.

- [Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar makes bid for B.C. Conservative leadership](https://peacearchnews.com/2026/01/16/kamloops-centre-mla-peter-milobar-makes-bid-for-b-c-conservative-leadership/)Reporting · Peace Arch News (Black Press Media)

February 3, 2026Reporting

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal

### Leadership campaign stop in Ashcroft

Reports his first campaign stop and gives his record as councillor, mayor and MLA.

- [BC Conservative MLA Peter Milobar kicks off leadership bid in Ashcroft](https://ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2026/02/03/bc-conservative-mla-peter-milobar-kicks-off-leadership-bid-in-ashcroft/)Reporting · Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal

February 8, 2026Interview

Castanet Kamloops

### Milobar on his leadership bid

He speaks about DRIPA, the Red Bridge and the Kamloops cancer centre.

- [Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar has sights set on B.C. Conservative leadership (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260208203455/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/598226/Kamloops-Centre-MLA-Peter-Milobar-has-sights-set-on-B-C-Conservative-leadership)Interview · Castanet Kamloops

May 13, 2026Interview

Business in Vancouver

### Leadership race questions and answers

His written answers on housing, doctors, the budget, DRIPA and addiction care.

- [BC Conservative leadership race Q&A: Peter Milobar (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260515092106/https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/bc-conservative-leadership-race-qa-peter-milobar-12276036)Interview · Business in Vancouver

May 30, 2026Reporting

Radio NL

### Findlay wins; Milobar out after the first ballot

Reports that he finished fifth of five on the first ballot.

- [Findlay emerges as BC Conservative leader as Kamloops' Milobar comes up well short](https://www.radionl.com/2026/05/30/milobar-out-after-first-ballot-in-bc-conservative-leadership-race/)Reporting · Radio NL

August 14, 2026Reporting

Black Press Media (Today in BC)

### Milobar quits the Conservative caucus

Reports his statement and Findlay's reply.

- [Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar quits B.C. Conservative caucus](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/14/kamloops-centre-mla-peter-milobar-quits-b-c-conservative-caucus/)Reporting · Black Press Media (Today in BC)

September 17, 2026Reporting

Castanet Kamloops

### Milobar says his new party will be ready

Reports that seven former Conservative MLAs were forming a party he led on an interim basis.

- [Milobar says new party will be ready for fall session and possible snap election (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260918010500/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/631530/Milobar-says-new-party-will-be-ready-for-fall-session-and-possible-snap-election)Reporting · Castanet Kamloops

September 18, 2026Reporting

Vista Radio (AM 1150)

### Milobar becomes CentreBC leader

Reports that Mike Bernier stepped aside and eight MLAs joined CentreBC.

- [Former B.C. Conservatives join forces with CentreBC, with Milobar tapped as new leader](https://www.am1150.ca/89429/news/politics/former-b-c-conservatives-join-forces-with-centrebc-with-milobar-tapped-as-new-leader/)Reporting · Vista Radio (AM 1150)
- [Peter Milobar new leader of CentreBC](https://www.cjdctv.com/news/article/peter-milobar-new-leader-of-centrebc-while-bc-conservatives-split-deepens-as-another-3-mlas-leave/)Reporting · CJDC-TV

September 22, 2026Reporting

CFJC Today

### Milobar rejoins the Conservatives

Reports his return on the day the election was called and the CentreBC statement.

- [Kamloops Centre MLA Milobar rejoins BC Conservatives](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/22/kamloops-centre-mla-milobar-rejoins-bc-conservatives/)Reporting · CFJC Today

September 23, 2026Reporting

Castanet Kamloops

### Why the defectors went back

Milobar says Findlay leaving and promises of a more progressive policy approach brought the group back.

- [Milobar says Findlay exit, progressive promises brought defectors back to party (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260924034635/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/632105/Milobar-says-Findlay-exit-progressive-promises-brought-defectors-back-to-party)Reporting · Castanet Kamloops

September 23, 2026Reporting

CFJC Today

### Conservatives to run familiar names around Kamloops

Reports he will seek re-election in Kamloops Centre and will not seek the party leadership again.

- [BC Conservatives expected to run familiar slate in Kamloops-Thompson ridings](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/23/bc-conservatives-expected-to-run-familiar-slate-in-kamloops-thompson-ridings/)Reporting · CFJC Today
- [Party officials working to fill Kamloops ballots ahead of snap provincial election (Internet Archive copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260924082450/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/632106/Party-officials-working-to-fill-Kamloops-ballots-ahead-of-snap-provincial-election)Reporting · Castanet Kamloops

Research / 47 linked sources

## Check the evidence

Sources checked September 30, 2026. Official records establish decisions; campaign material establishes stated positions; reporting adds investigation and context. None alone establishes every claim.

<details>

<summary>Official record 17 sources

</summary>

- <a href="https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF">Provincial candidate list, 2026 general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/">2026 provincial general election: key dates </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf">Statement of votes, 2024 provincial general election </a>

  Elections BC
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm">Members index to debates, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm">Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Peter Milobar </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260217pm-Hansard-n117.html">Debates of February 17, 2026 (afternoon): budget reply </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 17, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260218pm-Hansard-n118.html">Debates of February 18, 2026 (afternoon): question period and budget reply </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260225pm-Hansard-n125.html">Debates of February 25, 2026 (afternoon): question period on gift cards </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · February 25, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302pm-Hansard-n129.html">Debates of March 2, 2026 (afternoon): question period on capital projects </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html">Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): question period on the sales tax, Bill 2 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · March 9, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html">Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): question period on DRIPA </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 22, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260427pm-Hansard-n164.html">Debates of April 27, 2026 (afternoon): question period on nurses' benefits </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · April 27, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html">Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon): question period, Public Accounts report, Bill 9 debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 6, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260519am-Hansard-n177.html">Debates of May 19, 2026 (morning): question period on DRIPA and investment </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 19, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html">Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): K'ómoks Treaty Act debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 20, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260526am-Hansard-n184.html">Debates of May 26, 2026 (morning): question period on budget priorities </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 26, 2026
- <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260528pm-Hansard-n188.html">Debates of May 28, 2026 (afternoon): Premier's Office budget debate </a>

  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard · May 28, 2026

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- <a href="https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/kerry-lynne-findlay-announces-shadow-cabinet/">Kerry-Lynne Findlay Announces Shadow Cabinet </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 30, 2026
- <a href="https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/as-ndp-prepares-budget-cuts-whitecaps-deal-raises-serious-questions-about-taxpayer-priorities/">As NDP Prepares Budget Cuts, Whitecaps Deal Raises Serious Questions About Taxpayer Priorities </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 4, 2026
- <a href="https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/loan-shark-for-seniors-ndp-exploits-seniors-through-property-tax-deferrals/">Loan Shark for Seniors: NDP Exploits Seniors through Property Tax Deferrals </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · February 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-government-expects-exorbitant-world-cup-costs-to-be-paid-with-higher-taxes/">NDP Government Expects Exorbitant World Cup Costs to be Paid with Higher Taxes </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 2, 2026
- <a href="https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/ndp-finance-minister-given-f-on-report-card/">NDP Finance Minister Given F on Report Card </a>

  Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 4, 2026
- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/peter-milobar/">Peter Milobar candidate page </a>

  Conservative Party of BC
- <a href="https://conservativebc.ca/our-platform/">Party platform page </a>

  Conservative Party of BC
- <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy">MLA Peter Milobar Policy Platform (leadership campaign), Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026 </a>

  Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224954/https://www.petermilobar.ca/">Peter Milobar Leadership Campaign home page, Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026 </a>

  Peter Milobar leadership campaign
- <a href="https://www.centrebc.ca/news/news-release/milobar-flips-again/">News Release: Milobar flips, again </a>

  CentreBC · September 22, 2026

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- <a href="https://peacearchnews.com/2026/01/16/kamloops-centre-mla-peter-milobar-makes-bid-for-b-c-conservative-leadership/">Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar makes bid for B.C. Conservative leadership </a>

  Peace Arch News (Black Press Media) · January 16, 2026
- <a href="https://www.biv.com/news/commentary/rob-shaw-peter-milobar-pitches-experience-and-discipline-in-bc-conservative-leadership-bid-11800815">Rob Shaw: Peter Milobar pitches experience and discipline in BC Conservative leadership bid </a>

  Business in Vancouver · Rob Shaw
- <a href="https://ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2026/02/03/bc-conservative-mla-peter-milobar-kicks-off-leadership-bid-in-ashcroft/">BC Conservative MLA Peter Milobar kicks off leadership bid in Ashcroft </a>

  Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal · February 3, 2026
- <a href="https://www.radionl.com/2026/05/30/milobar-out-after-first-ballot-in-bc-conservative-leadership-race/">Findlay emerges as BC Conservative leader as Kamloops' Milobar comes up well short </a>

  Radio NL · May 30, 2026
- <a href="https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/14/kamloops-centre-mla-peter-milobar-quits-b-c-conservative-caucus/">Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar quits B.C. Conservative caucus </a>

  Black Press Media (Today in BC) · August 14, 2026
- <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20260918010500/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/631530/Milobar-says-new-party-will-be-ready-for-fall-session-and-possible-snap-election">Milobar says new party will be ready for fall session and possible snap election (Internet Archive copy) </a>

  Castanet Kamloops · September 17, 2026
- <a href="https://www.am1150.ca/89429/news/politics/former-b-c-conservatives-join-forces-with-centrebc-with-milobar-tapped-as-new-leader/">Former B.C. Conservatives join forces with CentreBC, with Milobar tapped as new leader </a>

  Vista Radio (AM 1150) · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/british-columbia-politics-independents-bc-centre-conservatives-9.7350118">Centrists, former B.C. Conservatives join forces under Milobar </a>

  CBC News · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.cjdctv.com/news/article/peter-milobar-new-leader-of-centrebc-while-bc-conservatives-split-deepens-as-another-3-mlas-leave/">Peter Milobar new leader of CentreBC </a>

  CJDC-TV · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/18/kamloops-mla-milobar-takes-over-as-leader-of-centrebc/">Kamloops MLA Milobar takes over as leader of CentreBC </a>

  CFJC Today · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://vicnews.com/2026/09/18/milobar-taking-over-centre-b-c-8-mlas-ready-to-run-as-election-call-looms/">Milobar taking over Centre B.C., 8 MLAs ready to run as election call looms </a>

  Victoria News (Black Press Media) · September 18, 2026
- <a href="https://www.am1150.ca/89578/news/politics/centrebc-mlas-defect-back-to-the-b-c-conservatives-after-snap-election-call/">CentreBC MLAs defect back to the B.C. Conservatives after snap election call </a>

  Vista Radio (AM 1150) · September 22, 2026
- <a href="https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/22/kamloops-centre-mla-milobar-rejoins-bc-conservatives/">Kamloops Centre MLA Milobar rejoins BC Conservatives </a>

  CFJC Today · September 22, 2026
- <a href="https://www.timescolonist.com/2026-bc-votes/opposition-forces-unite-ahead-of-bcs-oct-24-snap-election-12811333">Opposition parties unite ahead of B.C.'s Oct. 24 snap election </a>

  Times Colonist (The Canadian Press) · September 22, 2026
- <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20260924034635/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/632105/Milobar-says-Findlay-exit-progressive-promises-brought-defectors-back-to-party">Milobar says Findlay exit, progressive promises brought defectors back to party (Internet Archive copy) </a>

  Castanet Kamloops · September 23, 2026
- <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20260924082450/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/632106/Party-officials-working-to-fill-Kamloops-ballots-ahead-of-snap-provincial-election">Party officials working to fill Kamloops ballots ahead of snap provincial election (Internet Archive copy) </a>

  Castanet Kamloops · September 23, 2026
- <a href="https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/23/bc-conservatives-expected-to-run-familiar-slate-in-kamloops-thompson-ridings/">BC Conservatives expected to run familiar slate in Kamloops-Thompson ridings </a>

  CFJC Today · September 23, 2026

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- <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20260208203455/https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/598226/Kamloops-Centre-MLA-Peter-Milobar-has-sights-set-on-B-C-Conservative-leadership">Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar has sights set on B.C. Conservative leadership (Internet Archive copy) </a>

  Castanet Kamloops · February 8, 2026
- <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20260515092106/https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/bc-conservative-leadership-race-qa-peter-milobar-12276036">BC Conservative leadership race Q&amp;A: Peter Milobar (Internet Archive copy) </a>

  Business in Vancouver · May 13, 2026

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<summary>Event listing 1 sources

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- <a href="https://infonews.ca/news/7887096/double-election-2026-where-to-meet-candidates-in-okanagan-kamloops/">Double election 2026: where to meet candidates in Okanagan, Kamloops </a>

  iNFOnews · September 29, 2026

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His Kamloops Centre campaign has no website of its own: petermilobar.ca now forwards to the party candidate page, which holds a biography and no measures. His leadership platform was read from an Internet Archive copy of May 28, 2026, and voche.me has not found a 2026 general election statement that repeats it. His X and Facebook pages show a sign-in page to a direct read, so no post is used. No all-candidates meeting for Kamloops Centre was announced on 2026-09-30, according to iNFOnews. The Finance, Premier's Office and Bill 2 and Bill 9 debates were read only where the index points to him, and the transcripts of recorded votes were not opened. The Kamloops This Week reporting on the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that the Premier quoted was not opened. His years as Kamloops councillor and mayor come from news reports and were not checked against City of Kamloops records. The party's statements on his past roles as Opposition House Leader, hospital district chair and regional district director were not checked against official records. His 2017 and 2020 results were not read from Elections BC. The date of his first role as Conservative finance critic comes from one news report. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. The questionnaire has not been sent.

Research status

## What voche.me has checked

Evidence reviewed on 2026-09-30: the Elections BC candidate list and 2024 statement of votes, the legislature's 2026 speech and vote indexes, 12 transcripts where he spoke, his party candidate page and the party platform page, five Conservative caucus releases, an archived copy of his 2026 leadership campaign policy page, a CentreBC release, and 17 news reports from January to September 2026.

Most commitments on this page come from his leadership campaign of January to May 2026 and from what he said in the legislature. His Kamloops Centre campaign has published no platform of its own that voche.me could find. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date.

[Hansard members index, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm) [Recorded votes index, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)

03 / Background

## Experience & community

2024 to present

### MLA for Kamloops Centre

Elected in 2024 with 12,372 votes, 48.83% of the valid vote.

[Elections BC statement of votes, 2024](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)

September 18 to 22, 2026

### Leader of CentreBC

Took over from Mike Bernier and left four days later to rejoin the Conservatives.

[Vista Radio, September 22, 2026](https://www.am1150.ca/89578/news/politics/centrebc-mlas-defect-back-to-the-b-c-conservatives-after-snap-election-call/)

November 2024 to August 2026

### Conservative finance critic

Named in November 2024, according to the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal; kept the role in the June 30, 2026 shadow cabinet; left it when he left caucus on August 14, 2026.

[Conservative Caucus of British Columbia, June 30, 2026](https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/kerry-lynne-findlay-announces-shadow-cabinet/)

2017 to 2024

### MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson

Elected as a BC Liberal in 2017 and re-elected in 2020, according to the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal. The legislature record lists election years 2017 and 2020.

[Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal, February 3, 2026](https://ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2026/02/03/bc-conservative-mla-peter-milobar-kicks-off-leadership-bid-in-ashcroft/)

From 2008

### Mayor of Kamloops

Elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2011 and 2014, according to the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal.

[Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal, February 3, 2026](https://ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2026/02/03/bc-conservative-mla-peter-milobar-kicks-off-leadership-bid-in-ashcroft/)

2002 to 2008

### Kamloops city councillor

Dates from the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal.

[Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal, February 3, 2026](https://ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2026/02/03/bc-conservative-mla-peter-milobar-kicks-off-leadership-bid-in-ashcroft/)

04 / Questions & answers

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05 / About this page

## Questions about this page

Facts voche.me can state about Peter Milobar's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.

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<summary>Is this an official page for Peter Milobar?</summary>



No. This page is researched by voche.me from public sources, listed below, and is separate from Peter Milobar's own campaign.

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<summary>What party is Peter Milobar running with?</summary>



Peter Milobar is running for MLA with Conservative Party of BC.

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<summary>Does Peter Milobar currently hold public office?</summary>



Yes. Peter Milobar currently serves as MLA for Kamloops Centre.

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<summary>How many sources does this Peter Milobar profile cite?</summary>



This profile lists 5 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.

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<summary>Why do some questions on Peter Milobar's page show no answer?</summary>



The "Questions &amp; answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Peter Milobar in a future interview. They have not been sent yet, so the page says plainly that no answer has been supplied instead of leaving the section blank.

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<summary>When is the election Peter Milobar is running in?</summary>



The 2026 British Columbia election, including the MLA race, is decided on October 24, 2026.

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06 / Candidate contributions

## Space for campaign updates

### No campaign updates yet

Announcements, event details and messages can be added here, with their source and publication date. No campaign submission has been added.

## Sources & transparency

- [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Party candidate page ](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/peter-milobar/)Checked September 30, 2026
- [Leadership campaign policy page, archived May 28, 2026 ](https://web.archive.org/web/20260528224939/https://www.petermilobar.ca/policy)Checked September 30, 2026

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