Jun 4, 2026 5:46 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur with files from The Canadian Press

Independent B.C. legislator Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault, according to the British Columbia Prosecution Service.
The prosecution service said the charge relates to an alleged offence or offences that occurred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024, in Fort St. John. The allegation has not been tested in court.
Kealy represents the Peace River North riding in the B.C. legislature. The prosecution service said a special prosecutor was appointed following an RCMP investigation to help ensure the administration of justice remains free from any perceived improper influence.
According to the prosecution service, senior Vancouver lawyer Gail Barnes was appointed as special prosecutor on Feb. 9, 2026, in connection with an investigation conducted by the North District Prince George RCMP.
Court records show Kealy was charged on June 3 and is scheduled to make his first court appearance in Fort St. John on July 6.



