Doerkson names Dimitri Pantazopoulos as chief of staff ahead of swearing-in
Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has appointed Dimitri Pantazopoulos as his chief of staff. Pantazopoulos played a central role in the Conservative Party of BC campaign and has previously held senior positions in the Office of the Premier.
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Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has named Dimitri Pantazopoulos as his chief of staff, with the appointment taking effect when Doerkson and his cabinet are sworn in, the Link Newspaper reported on November 10, 2026.
Pantazopoulos played a central role in the Conservative Party of BC's 2026 campaign and has previously held senior positions in the Office of the Premier, the Link Newspaper reported. The Link Newspaper said he brings more than two decades of experience in government, politics, and business.
"I wanted someone running my office who has done this kind of work before and is ready to go the day we take office," Doerkson told the Link Newspaper.
More appointments to follow
The Link Newspaper reported that further appointments to the premier's office will be announced in the coming weeks. Pantazopoulos's appointment as chief of staff is the first announced by premier-designate Lorne Doerkson.
The Conservative Party of BC won 64 of 93 seats in Elections BC's final count, as of November 8, 2026 at 4:21 p.m. Pacific. A party needs 47 seats for a majority in the 93-seat BC Legislature. The final count results remain unofficial until the Chief Electoral Officer declares them official, which must happen no later than November 10, 2026.
The transition period is the time between the election and the swearing-in of a new premier and cabinet. During that period, the outgoing government stays in office in a caretaker role and the incoming party prepares to take over the government's work.
What the platform says
The Conservative Party of BC's platform does not name a date for the swearing-in. The government's campaign promises, including tax cuts and new spending, are tracked at /bc/provincial-2026/tracker. The platform put forward a broad economic agenda, with the promise to raise the basic personal amount starting with the 2027 tax year as one of its centrepieces.
BC residents can follow updates on the transition at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/lorne-doerkson.
Questions this story answers
Who has Lorne Doerkson named as his chief of staff?
Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has named Dimitri Pantazopoulos as his chief of staff, the Link Newspaper reported on November 10, 2026. Pantazopoulos played a central role in the Conservative Party of BC campaign and has previously held senior positions in the Office of the Premier. The appointment takes effect when Doerkson and his cabinet are sworn in.
What is Dimitri Pantazopoulos's background?
The Link Newspaper reported on November 10, 2026 that Dimitri Pantazopoulos brings more than two decades of experience in government, politics, and business. He played a central role in the Conservative Party of BC's 2026 campaign. He has also held senior positions in the Office of the Premier in the past. No further details about his prior roles were given in the article.
When will Lorne Doerkson be sworn in as premier?
The Link Newspaper's November 10, 2026 article does not give a specific swearing-in date. It says Pantazopoulos's appointment as chief of staff takes effect when Doerkson and his cabinet are sworn in. The Conservative Party of BC won 64 seats in Elections BC's final count, well above the 47 needed for a majority in the 93-seat BC Legislature.
Are other appointments to Doerkson's premier's office expected?
Yes. The Link Newspaper reported on November 10, 2026 that further appointments to the premier's office will be announced in the coming weeks. Pantazopoulos as chief of staff is the first appointment announced by premier-designate Lorne Doerkson since the Conservative Party of BC won the October 24, 2026 provincial election with 64 of 93 seats.
What did Doerkson say about the appointment?
The Link Newspaper quoted Doerkson on November 10, 2026 as saying he wanted someone running his office who had done the work before and was ready to go from the first day in office. The article said the appointment takes effect when Doerkson and his cabinet are sworn in.
What has the Conservative platform promised about government operations?
The Conservative Party of BC's 2026 platform, page 5, includes a commitment to cut income tax by raising the basic personal amount, and other tax and spending commitments. The platform does not set a specific date for the swearing-in. The government's platform promises are tracked at /bc/provincial-2026/tracker.
Who is premier-designate Lorne Doerkson?
Lorne Doerkson is the leader of the Conservative Party of BC and the premier-designate of British Columbia following the October 24, 2026 provincial election. His party won 64 of 93 seats in Elections BC's final count, a majority government. His candidate page is at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/lorne-doerkson.
What is the role of a chief of staff to the premier?
The chief of staff is the most senior appointed official in the premier's office. The position oversees the premier's staff, coordinates the work of the premier's office, and helps manage the government's political and policy agenda. The role is not a civil service position but a political appointment that changes with each government.
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