Karin Kirkpatrick
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Karin Kirkpatrick | |
|---|---|
| Leader of CentreBC | |
| Assumed office March 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for West Vancouver-Capilano | |
| In office October 24, 2020 – September 21, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Sultan |
| Succeeded by | Lynne Block |
| Personal details | |
| Party | CentreBC |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2024–2025) BC United (until 2024) |
| Occupation | Politician |
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]
