Tag: John Rustad

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

Politics John White - September 24, 2026

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

MLA Brendan Pawliw - September 24, 2026

Rustad is most well-known for his 17-year run with the B.C. Liberals (2005-2022) where he first claimed the Prince George-Omineca riding under-then premier Gordon Campbell.

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

Politics Emily Joveski - September 21, 2026

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 - August 28, 2026

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.

“It’s a whole another level of disappointment.”: PG-Valemount MLA talks exit from Conservatives

Politics Brendan Pawliw - August 26, 2026

She joins longtime Delta South MLA Ian Paton, Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar along with four-term Richmond-based MLA Teresa Wat and Courtney-Comox newcomer Brennan Day.

Rustad goes to bat for new Conservatives leader after sharp criticism from Eby

Politics Brendan Pawliw - June 3, 2026

One of the first orders of business will be to find a place for Findlay to run as a candidate to get her elected into Victoria.

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

Politics Brendan Pawliw - May 27, 2026

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 - April 16, 2026

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.

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Local Conservative MLA’s say residents to pay more, get less in latest provincial budget

Politics Brendan Pawliw - February 18, 2026

PG's lone mention in the budget document is part of new investments totaling 131-million going towards specialized mental health and addictions treatment, including involuntary treatment beds.

Rustad not running for B.C. Conservatives leadership

Politics Darin Bain - February 16, 2026

"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 - February 6, 2026

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.”

Giddens not considering bid to become B.C. Conservatives next leader

Politics Brendan Pawliw - December 19, 2025

Newly elected Island Conservative representative Aaron Gunn is considering a run for the top job as is former grocery executive Darrell Jones.

BC Conservative interim leader announces roles for local MLA’s

Politics Zachary Barrowcliff - December 10, 2025

After Trevor Halford took over as interim leader of the Conservative Caucus, he's announced the responsibilities for MLA's including those locally.

Winds of change blowing into B.C. Conservative Party after messy Rustad split

Politics Brendan Pawliw - December 4, 2025

Rustad will stay on as Nechako Lakes MLA stating this will likely be his last term in Victoria with no plans to run in 2028. He was first voted into the Legislature in 2005.

Rustad ousted as B.C. Conservative leader, dispute over authority continues

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - December 3, 2025

The B.C. Conservative party says John Rustad is out as party leader, just hours after Rustad said he wouldn’t bow to mounting calls for him to step down.

BC Conservatives’ troubles leaving important issues out of focus: Bond

Politics Darin Bain - October 23, 2025

BC Conservative Party Leader John Rustad said he wouldn't be stepping down as the party's leader yesterday (Wednesday), despite calls from now former caucus members and the Party's management committee.

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