Bloy was notably the only BC Liberal MLA to support Christy Clark's successful candidacy for party leadership in 2011.

[8] Bloy received scrutiny in this role over his relationship with the press, as well as criticism from BC New Democratic Party politicians over disability assistance funding.

[9] Criticism of Bloy as Minister of Social Development centered on a controversy surrounding the closure of group homes for developmentally disabled adults.

[9] During this appointment, Liberal party members and public servants began work on what resulted in the 2013 Quick Wins ethnic outreach scandal.

Bloy announced his resignation from cabinet in March 2012 after admitting he leaked, to a private company, an email the government had received from a newspaper.