B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon received a big northern boost Monday with the endorsements of senior cabinet ministers Shirley Bond and Pat Bell.
Bond, the MLA for Prince George-Valemount, is the minister of transportation and has held the deputy premier post. Bell is minister of forestry and mining.
"Over the past few weeks, Shirley and I have taken the time to look at each of the leadership candidates in considerable detail," said Bell.
"While our party is fortunate to have so many capable candidates, we both came to the same conclusion: Kevin's experience and track record, as well as his growing momentum as the best person to keep our free enterprise coalition together, made him the best choice for leader of our party and premier of our province," said Bell.
Pat Pimm, the MLA for Peace River North, also through his support behind Falcon.
The other candidates in the race are Moira Stilwell, George Abbott, Mike de Jong, Christy Clark and Ed Mayne.
The leadership will be decided on Feb. 26.
