Far-Right Party OneBC Faces Internal Crisis Over Controversial Staffer

The far-right political party OneBC is currently embroiled in a significant internal crisis following serious allegations against one of its staff members, Othman Mekhloufi. The situation escalated rapidly after Dallas Brodie, the party leader and Vancouver-Quilchena MLA, publicly called for Mekhloufi’s dismissal due to his controversial online activity. Observers have raised concerns over Mekhloufi’s social media presence, which includes antisemitic and white nationalist content, raising questions about the party’s values and direction.

Brodie’s demand for Mekhloufi’s firing came in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on December 14, 2023, where she highlighted the incompatibility of Mekhloufi’s expressed views with her own values and those of OneBC. The party itself was formed in June 2023 when Brodie, alongside former B.C. Conservative Tara Armstrong, fractured from the Conservative Party of British Columbia. This split followed Brodie’s expulsion from the Conservative caucus after she faced backlash for mocking residential school survivors.

OneBC has since adopted a far-right agenda, denying the abuses at residential schools and opposing Indigenous rights in British Columbia. Recent actions by the party included the release of a film titled Making a Killing, which accused First Nations governments of fabricating claims about unmarked graves related to former residential schools. The film was met with backlash, described by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs as “racist misinformation.”

As tensions mounted and accusations were exchanged, OneBC began to splinter. Brodie is supported by staffers Masha Kleiner, Wyatt Claypool, and Kris Eriksen, while Armstrong’s faction includes Tim Thielmann and Paul Ratchford, both of whom previously ran for the B.C. Conservatives. The internal discord was exacerbated by conflicting views on how to handle Mekhloufi’s situation. Thielmann and Ratchford suggested mentoring Mekhloufi rather than dismissing him, arguing that firing him would be inappropriate.

The rift within OneBC highlights deeper divisions regarding the party’s leadership and future direction. Armstrong expressed her disappointment in Brodie’s leadership style, emphasizing the need for openness and communication in addressing internal challenges. Brodie, in her statements, claimed that Ratchford and Mekhloufi had engaged with the B.C. Conservatives’ executive team, a claim disputed by a Conservative spokesperson who stated that no such contact occurred.

The controversy surrounding Mekhloufi is not new. Previously, he attended University Hill Secondary in Vancouver, where he was involved in debate activities. His social media account, @OthmanOnX, drew scrutiny for its far-right assertions and has since been made private. Notably, a January 2025 post from the account claimed ties to the Trump administration, although it became evident that Mekhloufi was based in Vancouver.

Mekhloufi has been noted for posting various extreme ideologies, including references to “blood and soil” politics, a slogan associated with Nazi ideology. Staff member Claypool asserted that Mekhloufi openly discussed extremist views in the office, while Thielmann countered that Mekhloufi expressed support for civic nationalism rather than more violent ideologies.

As of now, the leadership of OneBC remains unclear, with both factions claiming legitimacy. The official party accounts on X and Facebook are controlled by Brodie and Claypool, while Armstrong’s camp manages a separate account, creating further confusion among supporters.

The ongoing developments within OneBC illustrate the challenges faced by far-right political movements as they navigate internal disagreements and public scrutiny, particularly regarding the values they represent. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the party will address these serious allegations and what implications they may have for its future.