Milobar defends family during fiery debate exchange

That statement had Kamloops-Centre MLA and leadership hopeful Peter Milobar defending his family.

“Just say it – my wife is Indigenous so you think I’m in conflict of interest. I’ve never heard of something so ridiculous in my life,” responded Milobar.

“She also works for the Kamloops band,” fought back Findlay.

“The last shift I think she had was nine months ago. She worked one day as the part-time, on-call receptionist where she answers the phone. Apparently that is a big ‘gotcha’ moment,” said Milobar. “The personal attacks are quite seriously – it’s quite remarkable. Their nation is actually from the Yukon and has been self-governing since the late ’80s.”

The attack from Findlay coming during the final debate, drawing both support and condemnation on social media. So far, only candidate Iain Black has called Findlay out.

“We watch Kerry-Lynne go after the family of an honourable man on the basis of race and suggest he is not suitable for public office because of his choice of life partner. Dividing people based on race is how David Eby runs his government. I believe we are all equal – there is no me, you or them, there is only us,” said Black via social media on Sunday.

Milobar has received support from fellow Kamloops politician MP Frank Caputo, who served in the federal caucus with Findlay, calling her statement ‘atrocious’.

Frank Caputo via Twitter

“If we are going to [state] facts, let’s get them straight. How is that a conflict of interest? I’ve been voting against a lot of Indigenous issues,” concluded Milobar.

The next leader of the Conservative party of B.C. will be announced during a convention on May 30.

by Michael Reeve

Milobar defends family during fiery debate exchange

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