Here’s what people are saying about John Rustad’s exit as B.C. Conservative leader
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Here’s what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year’s provincial election.
“‘I’ve made a huge change and difference in terms of politics in British Columbia. But I have to make sure that it’s not about me. And so, if I go forward with the civil war, I’m making it all about me.” — John Rustad
“I am not running to be the next premier of this province, but I am going to support whoever accepts that.” — Interim B.C. Conservative leader Trevor Halford
“I am grateful for your decision to step aside and to leave the future of this party, rightfully, to its members.” — B.C. Conservative president Aisha Estey
“While John and I disagreed strongly on many things, I have great respect for his commitment to public service and for speaking his mind.” — B.C. Premier David Eby
“Rustad aligned with federal Liberals and his leadership collapsed. After the Liberals doubled grocery and housing costs and unleashed crime, he should’ve known better.” — Katy Merrifield, Pierre Poilievre’s director of communications
“It doesn’t matter which captain commands their sinking vessel.” — OneBC leader Dallas Brodie, who was elected as a B.C. Conservative
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 4, 2025.