Gordon Wilson and Judi Tyabji

1993BC Liberal→Progressive Democratic Alliance

3/5 - Clear advantageGot CabinetRe-electedNotable

Why They Crossed

Wilson, former BC Liberal leader, and Tyabji left the Liberals after Wilson was ousted as leader due to a personal scandal involving his relationship with Tyabji. They founded the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA).

What Happened Next

Wilson was re-elected as a PDA MLA in 1996, then crossed again to the BC NDP in 1999, becoming a cabinet minister under Ujjal Dosanjh.

Cite This Crossing

Crossing the Floor. (1993). Gordon Wilson and Judi Tyabji: BC Liberal to Progressive Democratic Alliance (1993). Retrieved 2026-04-11, from https://crossingthefloor.ca/crossings/gordon-wilson-and-judi-tyabji-1993

2010

Blair Lekstrom

BC Liberal → Independent

Same party involved

Why They Crossed

What Happened Next

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