Karin Kirkpatrick

Karin Kirkpatrick
Leader of CentreBC
In office
March 28, 2025 – June 20, 2026
Preceded byposition established
Succeeded byMike Bernier
Member of the Legislative Assembly
for West Vancouver-Capilano
In office
October 24, 2020 – September 21, 2024
Preceded byRalph Sultan
Succeeded byLynne Block
Personal details
PartyCentreBC
Other political
affiliations
Independent (2024–2025)
Liberal/BC United (until 2024)
OccupationPolitician

Karin Kirkpatrick is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2020 British Columbia general election.[1] She represented the electoral district of West Vancouver-Capilano as a member of BC United. She served as the Official Opposition critic for Education, Children, Family Development, and Childcare. She served as the Shadow Minister for Housing, Childcare, Autism & Accessibility, Gender Equity & Inclusion.

After running as an independent in 2024, Kirkpatrick founded the CentreBC provincial political party after Kevin Falcon refused to resign as the leader of BC United.[2] The party was registered with Elections BC on March 28, 2025.[3]

Background

On February 8, 2024, she announced she would stand down at the 2024 British Columbia general election.[4]

On September 16, 2024, she announced she would re-enter the campaign as an independent, citing disapproval with Kevin Falcon's decision to suspend the BC United campaign, and endorse the BC Conservatives.[5] In the 2024 British Columbia general election, she was unseated by Conservative Party of British Columbia candidate Lynne Block.[6]

On June 20, 2026, Kirkpatrick stepped down as party leader of CentreBC.[7]

Electoral record

2024 British Columbia general election: West Vancouver-Capilano
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeLynne Block12,05046.7%–
New DemocraticSara Eftekhar7,00527.1%-3.15
IndependentKarin Kirkpatrick5,32620.6%-32.95
GreenArchie Kaario1,4355.6%-9.81
Total valid votes 25,816–
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Registered voters
Conservative gain from BC United Swing –
Source: Elections BC
2020 British Columbia general election: West Vancouver-Capilano
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalKarin Kirkpatrick12,73453.55−3.61$31,268.43
New DemocraticAmelia Hill7,19430.25+6.62$4,548.12
GreenRasoul Narimani3,66415.41−3.80$9,137.14
IndependentAnton Shendryk1860.78–$0.00
Total valid votes 23,778100.00–
Total rejected ballots 2280.95+0.24
Turnout 24,00658.10–4.46
Registered voters 41,315
Liberal hold Swing –5.12
Source: Elections BC[8][9]

References

  1. ↑ Ben Bengtson, "Election night results give Liberal Karin Kirkpatrick the projected win in West Vancouver-Capilano". North Shore News, October 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ "New B.C. political party: Why CentreBC was started and who might vote for them | Vancouver Sun". Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  3. ↑ Boegman, Anton (April 10, 2025). "REGISTRATIONS". The British Columbia Gazette. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ Richter, Brent (February 8, 2024). "West Vancouver MLA Karin Kirkpatrick won't seek re-election". North Shore News. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ "B.C. MLA Karin Kirkpatrick re-enters election as an Independent". CBC News. The Canadian Press. September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ "BC election 2024 results: West Vancouver-Capilano | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  7. ↑ "CentreBC Completes Landmark First AGM: New Executive Council Elected, Constitution Adopted, Party Financially Strong". CentreBC. Vancouver. June 20, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Statement of Votes — 42nd Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
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