Abbotsford-Mission MLA to step down, making way for new Conservative leader to seek seat

Reann Gasper will step down as Abbotsford-Mission MLA, making way for Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to run for the seat in a byelection.
The Conservative Party announced Gasper’s resignation and Findlay’s intention to run for the seat in a news release on Saturday (Aug. 22)
Gasper, who has also been serving as the party’s deputy whip since October 2025, said the decision came after careful consideration.
“I believe it is the right decision for me, for our