Muslim community members in South Surrey-White Rock have been frustrated by a lack of answers since B.C. Conservative MLA Brent Chapman was elected in November’s provincial election despite “terrible, disgusting, really horrifying” comments about Muslim people. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published May 5, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/05/BC-MLA-Past-Racist-Comments/

Did a BC MLA’s Past Racist Comments Sink a Conservative MP

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