
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad leaves the Office of the Speaker at the B.C. Legislature in Victoria, on Dec. 3, 2025. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito
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.

