'Shocked' reactions from leaders as B.C. Conservative MLA is charged 22h ago

B.C. Conservative MLA for Richmond Centre, Hon Chan, has been charged with assault, assault by choking, and uttering threats, with alleged offences occurring on January 12, 2024, in Richmond. The B.C. Conservative Party announced his removal from the party on Thursday morning, stating they had no prior knowledge of the matter. The BC Prosecution Service confirmed the charges, with a special prosecutor appointed on June 27, 2025, and the first court appearance scheduled for April 22, 2026, in Richmond provincial court. Leaders from other parties, including the BC Green Party and BC NDP, have expressed shock and disappointment, with some calling for Chan's resignation.

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