Hon Chan, B.C. MLA for Richmond Centre, has been charged with assault, assault by choking and uttering threats. Conservative Party caucus, party leader Trevor Halford said. Someone from his constituency office sent a statement saying: "MLA Chan was made aware of a claim relating to an allegation from approximately two and a half years ago. Grace Lore, NDP MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill, said in a statement that removing Chan from caucus doesn't go far enough.

Source: CBC News March 26, 2026 22:59 UTC