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Métis Nation British Columbia announces by-election dates to replace president

The vote is to replace former MNBC president Walter Mineault, who was removed this spring.

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June 23, 2026
MNBC has announced the dates for its byelection to replace its former president (Canva)

SURREY, B.C. — Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has finalized the date of its byelection to replace its president.

An announcement by MNBC on Tuesday, June 23rd, said “an important by-election” will be held between Saturday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 22nd, with membership allowed to vote either online or via mail.

Candidacy nominations opened on June 23rd, with the last day to submit names for the ballot on Monday, July 13th.

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According to the statement, MNBC will unveil the full list of candidates on Saturday, July 18th.

The by-election notice is to replace Walter Mineault, who was removed as MNBC president earlier this year after an independent investigation regarding multiple allegations of misconduct.

Mineault had been suspended in the summer of 2024, and northeast B.C. chartered MNBC groups called for his reinstatement immediately.

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Mineault was reinstated in December and removed in April of 2026. 

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After its July unveiling of candidates, MNBC will hold several town halls throughout August, with online voting slated to begin on Saturday, August 8th, ending on Saturday, August 22nd.

More information regarding the by-elections is available on MNBC’s election page.

Energeticcity.ca has reached out to MNBC representatives for further comment.

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Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018.  After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge.  Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories. 

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