Eby says he will not remove Linda Li after real estate regulator fined her $8,500
BC NDP Leader David Eby said on 16 October he will not remove Linda Li from the party's slate after the BC Financial Services Authority fined her $8,500 in June for three infractions including providing incomplete and misleading information.
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BC NDP Leader David Eby said on 16 October 2026 he will not remove Linda Li from the party's candidate list after the BC Financial Services Authority fined her $8,500 on June 30 for three infractions, North Shore News reported.
The BC Financial Services Authority, the provincial body that regulates real estate in BC, found that Li provided incomplete or misleading information and backdated documents. The regulator also required Li to complete a remedial course at UBC Sauder before renewing her licence, according to the North Shore News report by Graeme Wood.
Eby told reporters: "No, I'm not firing Linda Li." He added: "She had a regulatory infraction, paid the fine, did the remedial training." His statement did not address the specific findings about misleading information or backdated documents.
The fine
The $8,500 fine was issued on June 30, 2026. The BCFSA found three separate infractions. The regulator's requirement that Li complete remedial training before her licence was renewed went beyond the financial penalty.
The North Shore News did not carry a direct response from Li. The article did not say whether she was asked for comment or whether she declined.
The Conservative response
North Shore News reported that the Conservative Party sent an emailed statement: "British Columbians deserve representatives who can be trusted to act honestly, respect the rules and co-operate fully with independent regulators." The statement was not attributed to a named person in the article.
The article did not report a response from Li's campaign or from any other party.
Li remains on the NDP's candidate list as of the article's publication on 16 October 2026. The article did not say whether the NDP reviewed the fine before confirming her as a candidate or after the North Shore News published its report.
The BCFSA's public registry of disciplinary decisions lists its findings, and voters can read Li's candidate page at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/linda-li. Advance voting for the 24 October provincial election runs from 16 to 21 October.
Questions this story answers
What did the BC Financial Services Authority find against Linda Li?
The BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), the provincial body that regulates real estate in BC, fined Linda Li $8,500 on June 30, 2026. The regulator found three infractions: providing incomplete or misleading information, and backdating documents. The North Shore News reported these findings. Li has paid the fine and completed a required remedial course at UBC Sauder, according to the same report.
What did David Eby say about keeping Linda Li on the NDP slate?
North Shore News reporter Graeme Wood quoted Eby directly: 'No, I'm not firing Linda Li.' Eby added: 'She had a regulatory infraction, paid the fine, did the remedial training.' His statement did not address the specific findings about misleading information or backdated documents.
What is the BCFSA and what powers does it have?
The BC Financial Services Authority is the provincial regulator for the real estate sector in British Columbia. It investigates complaints, issues fines, and can impose conditions on licences. In this case, the BCFSA required Li to complete a remedial course at UBC Sauder before her licence could be renewed, in addition to paying the $8,500 fine.
Did Linda Li respond to the findings?
The North Shore News article, published 16 October 2026, did not carry a direct response from Linda Li. The article reported Eby's position and the Conservative Party's statement. The article did not say whether Li was asked for comment or whether she declined.
What did the Conservative Party say?
North Shore News reported that the Conservative Party sent an emailed statement that said: 'British Columbians deserve representatives who can be trusted to act honestly, respect the rules and co-operate fully with independent regulators.' The statement was not attributed to a named person in the article.
When did the fine take place relative to Li's nomination?
The BCFSA issued the fine on June 30, 2026, according to the North Shore News. The article does not state when Li was nominated as an NDP candidate or when she joined the NDP slate. The fine was issued before voting day on 24 October 2026 and before the article published on 16 October 2026.
What riding is Linda Li running in?
The North Shore News and Business in Vancouver articles about Li cover the North Shore area of British Columbia. Her candidate page at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/linda-li shows her full riding name, the other candidates in that race, and any further background the site has recorded.
Where can voters find more information about the BC provincial election?
Voters can check the Elections BC website for advance voting locations (advance voting runs 16 to 21 October), registration details, and voting day information on 24 October 2026. The news index for this election is at /bc/provincial-2026/news.
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