The British Columbia Conservatives have removed Jordan McIntosh from their candidate slate for the Vancouver-Strathcona riding . This decision follows social media posts shared by NDP candidate Callista Ryan that allegedly link McIntosh to an account making controversial remarks regarding Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust.
The "DeathNight" posts and the Vancouver-Strathcona vacancy
The BC Conservatives officially dropped Jordan McIntosh from their provincial election slate after screenshots surfaced online. As reported by The Canadian Press, the party announced his removal less than an hour after NDP candidate Callista Ryan shared images on X. These screenshots allegedly showed an account named "DeathNight" making claims that Hitler may not have intended the deaths during the Holocaust and that Jewish casualties were a result of population size rather than specific hatred.
The suddenness of the removal—occurring just days before the vote—leaves the party in a scramble to address the perceived lapse in their candidate screening process. McIntosh has declined to comment on these allegations when reached by phone, leaving the party to manage the fallout in the final days of the campaign in the Vancouver-Strathcona riding.
The political irony of Lorne Doerkson's antisemitism claims
Lorne Doerkson, the interim Conservative leader, had just addressed antisemitism during a televised leaders' debate before the controversy erupted.. During that debate, Doerkson raised concerns about antisemitic behavior within the NDP caucus, though he did not provide specific examples, according to the report. This timing creates a difficult political landscape for the Conservatives, as the party now faces its own scrutiny regarding candidate vetting and the handling of hate speech.
This incident mirrors a broader trend in Canadian politics where candidates are frequently forced to resign or step down after past social media activity is unearthed. While Premier David Eby's NDP seeks re-election, the Conservatives are now tasked with maintaining a united front while navigating a scandal that directly contradicts their recent debate rhetoric regarding discrimination and hate.
Who is the "DeathNight" user, and what happens on October 19?
Several critical details regarding the "DeathNight" account and the upcoming election remain unverified . While Callista Ryan has linked the posts to McIntosh, The Canadian Press noted that the connection between the account and the candidate has not been independently confirmed . Furthermore, the BC Conservatives have not yet announced a replacement candidate for the riding, nor have they confirmed if they will review their internal vetting procedures.
Because the deadline to alter the ballot has passed, McIntosh's name will remain visible to voters on the October 19, 2026, election date. If he manages to win the seat,the Conservatives have stated he would sit as an independent or not at all, rather than joining the party caucus.
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