John Rustad has resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party in an announcement made Dec. 4 at the provincial legislature in Victoria.
Rustad did not provide further details on his decision, but confirmed he will step down as leader while staying on as an MLA.
“I am announcing that I am stepping down as the leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia,” Rustad said Dec. 4. “I will be remaining as an MLA and carrying out the work that needs to be done with regards to representing my riding of Nechako Lakes.”
In a statement issued Dec. 4, Rustad said he is proud of his leadership of the party and will continue to support the party as it opposes the governing B.C. NDP….