 Trevena had been critical of the party a year earlier at a BC NDP convention when she criticized the neglect of the party's "Sustainable BC" vision during the 2009 election but did not publicly come out against James' leadership, as Bob Simpson was removed from caucus in October for public dissent, until Katrine Conroy resigned as caucus whip.After threats of discipline and mediation efforts failed and James resigned, Trevena immediately stated she was not running for the leadership position.Instead, in mid-March 2011, she endorsed John Horgan in the leadership race, though Adrian Dix went on to win.