Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad not seeking re-election

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad, who led the party to secure a record number of seats in 2024, will not be seeking re-election in next month.The Conservative Party of B.C. said it extends its “deepest thanks” to Rustad, who has decided not to seek re-election.
“Under his leadership, our party grew from less than two percent of the vote to Official Opposition. The Conservative Party of BC would never have reached where it is today without his conviction, hard work an