B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault

The B.C. Prosecution Service says Independent MLA Jordan Kealy, who represents Peace River North, has been charged with one count of sexual assault in Fort St. John. Court documents say the alleged offences took place in Cecil Lake, a rural area north of the city, between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024. A special prosecutor from Vancouver was assigned to the case in February 2026 because of the public profile of the accused and the nature of the allegations. Kealy said in a statement that he is innocent and will not resign, adding that he intends to keep working for his constituents. His constituency office in Fort St. John was closed on Thursday morning, and his first court appearance is scheduled for July 6 in Fort St. John. The B.C. Conservative Party said he will not be rejoining the party, while NDP MLA Jennifer Whiteside called for him to step down.