John Rustad

• Former Conservative leader John Rustad says he’s not running for his old job

  Rustad says in a statement posted to social media that he did not make the choice lightly and he believes the best thing he can do for the party is support the next leader.

  Canada

  Feb 15
  
• B.C. Conservative leadership race will unify party members: Halford

  B.C. Conservatives' interim leader Trevor Halford says he believes the party's leadership race will unify its members and give the party a new vision.

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  Dec 23, 2025
  
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• John Rustad steps down as leader of BC Conservatives

  In a statement, Rustad said he is proud of what the Conservatives have built and is proud of the team of Conservative MLAs who represent communities across the province.

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  Dec 4, 2025
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• John Rustad removed as B.C. Conservatives’ leader, party says, but Rustad says not true

  Aisha Estey along with six other members of the party's management committee called for Rustad to resign in September, citing turmoil under his leadership.

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  Dec 3, 2025
• Some B.C. Conservative riding execs urge MLAs to oust Rustad

  One riding executive said the party will "continue bleeding" support and won't be competitive next election if Rustad remains Opposition leader.

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  Nov 10, 2025
• BC Conservative committee pens letter asking John Rustad to resign

  'As the leader, it is your responsibility to unite the party around a common vision and to lead us forward with purpose and clarity,' the letter reads in part.

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  Oct 22, 2025
• John Rustad says he booted Elenore Sturko from BC Conservatives to ensure party unity

  BC Conservative Leader John Rustad said he decided to kick out MLA Elenore Sturko after learning that he had won the leadership review with just over 70 per cent of the vote. 

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  Sep 23, 2025
• BC Conservative John Rustad wins 70% support in leadership review

  BC Conservative leader John Rustad has won a vote of support in his leadership review. The party has been plagued by allegations of improper membership sign-up and infighting.

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  Sep 22, 2025
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• ‘Team Rustad’ prevails at B.C. Conservative AGM

  "Team Rustad" has prevailed at the B.C. Conservatives' first annual general meeting since storming into the province's mainstream political scene in last year's election.

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  Mar 2, 2025
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• B.C. Conservatives meet amid ‘differences’: Rustad

  The fledgling B.C. Conservative Party will hold its annual general meeting this weekend as members try to find their feet, one week into the provincial legislative session, a senior politician and Conservative member said. 

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2025