John Rustad
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Hoo boy: Examining the B.C. political breakup of Kevin Falcon and John RustadA close examination of what BC United was proposing shows John Rustad made the right call if he is truly interested in growing his party and taking on the NDP government.CommentaryMay 27
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B.C. Conservative leader pledges not to ‘reopen the abortion debate’The leader of the BC Conservatives has issued a statement pledging "not to reopen the abortion debate" after one of his MLAs appeared to suggest motherhood begins at conception.PoliticsMay 9
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Political shift underway in B.C., says confident Tory Leader John RustadSome recent polls suggest the Tories, who received less than two per cent of the vote in the 2020 election and did not win a seat, would finish second if an election were held now.PoliticsDec 6, 2023
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B.C. Conservative leader criticized for comparing parental rights to residential schoolsConservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad made an online post critics say compares B.C.'s school resources for sexual orientation and gender identity to residential schools.PoliticsOct 2, 2023
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New poll gives BC NDP big lead, BC United and BC Conservatives tied for 2ndThe poll, conducted by Research Co., found David Eby's NDP with 48 per cent support, while B.C.'s two opposition parties on the right were tied around 20 per cent.PoliticsSep 26, 2023
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Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman leaving BC United to join ConservativesBanman said his views as a conservative have led him to the decision and looks forward to speaking “honestly and openly” on behalf of his constituents.PoliticsSep 13, 2023
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John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. ConservativesA former BC Liberal cabinet minister who has been sitting in British Columbia's legislature as an Independent is the new leader of the provincial Conservatives.PoliticsMar 31, 2023
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MLA John Rustad seeking B.C. Conservative leadership on ‘pro-freedom’ platformRustad, a former BC Liberal who has been an MLA since 2005, joined the provincial Conservatives last month, becoming the party's only member in the legislature.Mar 23, 2023
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Former B.C. Liberal John Rustad joins Conservative PartyThe long-time Nechako Lakes MLA is now the only Conservative member of the B.C. legislature. The party needs two seats to officially be recognized as an official party.PoliticsFeb 16, 2023
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MLA John Rustad responds after removal from BC Liberal caucusA British Columbia MLA says he holds no animosity toward the BC Liberal Party or its leader after being ousted from its caucus earlier this week.PoliticsAug 20, 2022
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