Tag: John Rustad

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election this fall

Politics John White -
Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in Nechako Lakes, ending his more than two decades in provincial politics.

From backbencher to brink of power: John Rustad exits B.C. political stage

Politics Brendan Pawliw -
The 2026 provincial election is October 24th.

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.

The B.C. Conservatives are down 13 MLAs since the 2024 election. Here’s a timeline.

Politics Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservatives are facing a wave of defections, with six MLAs leaving the caucus this month amid turmoil over Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.

Back in Black? John Rustad endorses former B.C. Liberal MLA in Conservative Party leadership race

Politics Brendan Pawliw -
Votes have to be in and tallied by Friday. The party is set to name its new leader on Saturday night with a reception at the Vancouver Railway Club.

Rustad says BC United behind harmful mail-out, website costing Conservatives 2024 provincial election

Politics Brendan Pawliw -
Last week, Elections BC stated the website was launched by BC United officials who hired an Alberta political firm identified as Sovereign North Strategies Inc. The election watchdog also issued the former BC Liberals a fine of $4,500 for their trouble, which included a false statement to impact election results in relation to mail out material and the web site.

Rustad not running for B.C. Conservatives leadership

MLA Darin Bain -
"This decision is not about the importance of the moment we are in. It is exactly because this moment matters that I am making it," he said.

Rustad silent on B.C. Conservative leadership comeback rumours

Provincial Emily Joveski -
John Rustad addressed rumours that he plans to run in the B.C. Conservative leadership race by simply saying in a social media post, “no comment.”

Rustad officially steps down as B.C. Conservative leader

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
John Rustad said he is resigning as Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia and as Leader of the official Opposition. The post Rustad officially steps down as B.C. Conservative leader appeared first on AM 1150.

BC. Conversative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservative Party's management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to immediately step down as leader.

First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.

B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign. 

Eby and Smith clash over Alberta’s west coast pipeline plan

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast pipeline project is “un-Canadian.” 

Eby welcomes federal decision to label Bishnoi gang as terrorists

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said listing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group is “the right move.”

B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights.  

Elenore Sturko booted from Conservative caucus after Rustad survives leadership review

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko will sit as an Independent after leader John Rustad kicked her out of the Conservative caucus. 
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