Conservative MLA Faces Assault Charges, Removed from Caucus

0:00The conservative party of British Columbia removed Richmond Center MLA Han Chan from its caucus this week after discovering he faces serious criminal charges. The BC prosecution service announced charges of assault, assault by choking, and uttering threats stemming from an incident on January 12, 20. 24. In Richmond, party leader Trevor Howford said they had no prior knowledge and acted right away once informed. A special prosecutor, Vancouver lawyer Andy McKay, was appointed back on June 27, 2025, to handle the case due to chance. Status as an elected official. The police probe had been underway quietly for months. Opposition parties reacted strongly with NDP's Grace Lower and BC Greens urging Chan to resign fully as MLA, stressing zero tolerance for domestic. Violence allegations. Howford emphasized the party takes such claims seriously while noting Chan deserves due process and a presumption of innocence. Chan's office stated he denies the allegations, plans to fight them in court, and will keep cooperating with authorities. His exit

1:05drops the conservative caucus to 38 members from the 44 elected last October. Chan faces his first court appearance on April 22nd in Richmond Provincial Court, as this high profile case unfolds a mid-calls for. Accountability in politics. Vancouver News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.