John Rustad invited back to B.C. Conservative caucus as election prospect looms
Rustad and Scott McInnis accepted Doerkson’s invitation as the Conservatives said 13 legislators had quit or been expelled in the caucus split.
- On Monday, interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson invited former leader John Rustad and legislator Scott McInnis to rejoin the party's caucus, both accepting to help repair Opposition ruptures.
- Former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned Sunday following weeks of upheaval after Rustad asked her to step down last Wednesday; she ejected him Friday before stepping aside herself.
- McInnis rejected 'ideological purity tests' as Rustad confirmed high-level unity talks with breakaway CentreBC party, stating the province 'cannot afford two opposition parties' with an election looming.
- Speculation about a snap election intensified Monday after the governing NDP announced cabinet minister Lana Popham won't run for a sixth term; Eby told legislators to be 'election ready.'
- Rustad stated his 'time as leader is over' but pledged to support new leadership, arguing former premiers Christy Clark and Gordon Campbell should 'let politics go' and accept their time has passed.
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Rustad rejoins BC Conservative Party
JOHN Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes, announced on Monday that he was returning to the BC Conservative Party The former BC Conservative leader said in a statement: “Kerry-Lynne Findlay has stepped down as leader. That was the right thing for British Columbia. I thank her for it. “Last week was a hard week. Caucus spoke […]
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Airdrie City ViewRustad, Halford, McInnis return to B.C. Conservative caucus as early election looms
VICTORIA — Interim British Columbia Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson is moving to repair ruptures in the Opposition that saw 13 legislators quit caucus or be expelled by former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who stepped down on Sunday.
Rustad and McInnis returning to B.C. Conservative caucus as election prospect looms
Interim British Columbia Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson is moving to repair ruptures in the Opposition that saw 13 legislators quit caucus or be expelled by former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who stepped down on Sunday.
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