Several BC Conservative Party leaders call for leader John Rustad to step down

Executives and candidates from the BC Conservative Party are urging leader John Rustad to resign due to declining membership and poor voter connection. A letter from party members, including those from Burnaby, Coquitlam, and New Westminster, expresses concern over Rustad's approval rating, which stands at an alarming minus 40 percent. They argue that without new leadership, the party is likely to suffer a significant loss to the NDP in the next election. The letter criticizes Rustad’s ineffective messaging regarding property rights and calls for caucus action to restore effective leadership. They advocate for the appointment of an interim leader until a new leadership contest can be established.

This is not the first plea for Rustad's removal; a previous letter described the party's environment as chaotic under his leadership. The urgency of the situation reflects a broader concern about the party's future in British Columbia. The coalition believes that changing leadership is essential for revitalizing the party and winning future elections.