Eby Called Vote ‘to Save His Job,’ Says Conservative Rustad, Who Won’t Run Again

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad will not be seeking re-election

Just three days after the former leader of the Conservative Party of BC, John Rustad, was welcomed back into the party by new interim leader Lorne Doerkson, Rustad has announced he will not seek re-election.

Eby called vote 'to save his job,' says Conservative Rustad, who won't run again

Former B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says the NDP didn't anticipate that calling a snap election would galvanize the Opposition's movement.

John Rustad ends provincial political career after 21 years

Rustad was a School District 57 trustee before entering provincial politics

Former BC Conservative Leader John Rustad Will Not Seek Re-election

Then-B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad speaks to reporters following the throne speech at the legislature in Victoria, on Feb. 18, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito)

Eby called vote ‘to save his job,’ says Conservative Rustad, who won’t run again

Former British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad says the New Democrats didn’t anticipate that calling a snap election would galvanize the Opposition’s movement.

John Rustad won’t seek re-election after more than two decades in provincial politics

PRINCE GEORGE - After more than 20 years in provincial politics, Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad says he will not seek re-election, bringing an end to a...