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The misconduct is not a criminal matter and not a sexual harassment complaint, Premier David Eby said during an unrelated announcement in Richmond on Sept. 18.

A complaint, received in July, started a formal process under BC NDP collective agreements and based on the findings of the caucus investigation, the premier determined Walker could not remain in caucus, Eby said during the announcement.

Walker said he could not reveal the nature of the complaint that triggered the investigation.

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As far as joining another political party, Walker said 香蕉视频直播渁ll options are on the table香蕉视频直播� but his focus is continuing to work for the people in the communities he represents.

Walker added he looks forward to his new role as an independent MLA and the opportunity it will provide for him to advocate for improvements to healthcare in his area, including 10,000 people in the Oceanside region that do not have access to a family doctor.

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In a Sept. 18 statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, Walker acknowledged his removal from the BC NDP caucus.

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Walker said his community office in Qualicum Beach remains open to the public.

Voters of Parksville-Qualicum first elected Walker as their MLA in 2020 with 42 per cent of the vote, more than six per cent ahead of incumbent Michelle Stilwell, who had represented the riding since 2013 as a member of the BC Liberals.

A former town councillor in Qualicum Beach from 2018-2020 and self-described farmer, Walker made provincial headlines earlier this month, .

Walker香蕉视频直播檚 departure from the NDP caucus leaves the governing party with 56 seats in the provincial legislature.

香蕉视频直播擶ith files from Wolf Depner and Canadian Press