BC Conservatives remove Vancouver-Strathcona candidate over posts about Hitler remarks
The BC Conservatives ended Jordan Zheng McIntosh's candidacy in Vancouver-Strathcona on 15 October after screenshots circulated showing posts attributed to him that minimized Hitler's role in the Holocaust.
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The BC Conservatives removed Vancouver-Strathcona candidate Jordan Zheng McIntosh from their slate on 15 October 2026, less than one hour after screenshots appeared on social media showing posts attributed to him that minimized Hitler's responsibility for deaths during the Holocaust. The Canadian Press reported the removal.
The screenshots were posted on X by Callista Ryan, the BC NDP candidate running in the same district. The posts, written under the username DeathNight, said Hitler may not have intended deaths during the Holocaust, and that Jewish people died not because Hitler hated them specifically but because there were so many of them, according to The Canadian Press.
McIntosh declined to comment when reached by phone, The Canadian Press reported. The party did not release a statement from him.
The context
The removal came one day after the BC leaders debate on 14 October. At that debate, Conservative leader John Rustad said he would stand against hate and raised concerns about antisemitic behaviour within the NDP caucus, The Canadian Press reported.
Vancouver-Strathcona is one of 93 provincial districts on the 24 October ballot. The BC Conservatives had named McIntosh as their candidate earlier in the campaign period. Callista Ryan is running for the BC NDP in the same district. Both candidacies were on the Elections BC candidate list before the removal.
What this means for voters in Vancouver-Strathcona
With McIntosh removed from the slate, the BC Conservatives have no candidate in Vancouver-Strathcona for the 24 October election. Nominations closed on 3 October 2026, so no replacement can be added to the ballot. Voters in the district who intended to support the BC Conservative candidate will not have that option.
The candidates still on the ballot for Vancouver-Strathcona are listed on the Vancouver-Strathcona district page. Advance voting in British Columbia runs from 16 to 21 October. Voters can confirm their voting place and registration at Elections BC.
Questions this story answers
Why did the BC Conservatives remove Jordan Zheng McIntosh?
The BC Conservatives announced McIntosh's removal on 15 October 2026 after screenshots circulated on social media showing posts attributed to him that minimized Hitler's responsibility for deaths during the Holocaust. The party made the announcement less than one hour after NDP candidate Callista Ryan posted the screenshots on X, according to The Canadian Press.
What did the posts attributed to McIntosh say?
The posts, written under the username DeathNight, said that Hitler may not have intended deaths during the Holocaust and that Jewish people died not because Hitler hated them specifically but because there were so many of them. The Canadian Press reported the content of the screenshots Ryan posted on X.
Who is Jordan Zheng McIntosh?
Jordan Zheng McIntosh was the BC Conservative candidate in Vancouver-Strathcona for the 24 October 2026 provincial election. His candidacy page is at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/jordan-zheng-mcintosh. His removal means the BC Conservatives no longer have a candidate in that district.
Who posted the screenshots?
Callista Ryan, the BC NDP candidate in Vancouver-Strathcona, posted the screenshots on X. Ryan is running in the same district for the 24 October election. Her candidacy page is at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/callista-ryan.
Did McIntosh respond to the allegations?
McIntosh declined to comment when reached by phone, according to The Canadian Press. The party did not release a statement from him. The Canadian Press reported no response from McIntosh as of its publication on 15 October 2026.
What did Conservative leader John Rustad say about the removal?
The Canadian Press reported that Rustad had said at the 14 October leaders debate that he would stand against hate and raised concerns about antisemitic behaviour within the NDP caucus. The report did not include a direct statement from Rustad about the McIntosh removal specifically.
What happens to the Vancouver-Strathcona Conservative vote now?
With McIntosh removed, the BC Conservatives have no candidate in Vancouver-Strathcona for the 24 October election. Voters in that district who intended to vote Conservative will not have that option on the ballot. Elections BC administers nominations, and the nominations deadline is 3 October 2026, so no replacement can be added.
Where can voters in Vancouver-Strathcona find information about the remaining candidates?
The Vancouver-Strathcona district page at /bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/vancouver-strathcona lists the candidates still on the ballot. Voting day is 24 October 2026, with advance voting from 16 to 21 October.
Sources
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- The Canadian Press via National Newswatchnationalnewswatch.com
- Elections BC: candidate listelections.bc.ca
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