RUSTAD: As British Columbians, our beliefs, our convictions, our personal freedoms – all matter more than anything

 

Please Note ... the following is a message which was received yesterday (Friday Feb 16^th) from Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad

 

Today is a special day for me. Exactly one year ago, I crossed the floor and became a Conservative MLA. This came after deep contemplation over the state of our province and what I said back then is still true today. 

 

Over the years, I’ve learned that nothing is worth compromising your principles over. As British Columbians, our beliefs, our convictions, our personal freedoms – all matter more than anything.  

 

In fact, that’s why the BC United Liberals kicked me out of their caucus – because I said no.  

 

No to their brand of corrupt and unprincipled politics!

 

I also said I would be a lone voice in the Legislature for British Columbians who want to see the carbon tax scraped, healthcare workers hired back and common sense returned to government. 

 

Luckily, I wasn't alone for long. In the same year that I crossed the floor, my good friend Bruce Banman did the same. He too said "no more" to Kevin Falcon's Liberal brand of leadership. 

 

As a result of Bruce joining us, we gained official party status in the legislature for the first time in seventy years! This meant more opportunities to stand up and challenge David Eby and the NDP in Question Period. 

 

Eby himself has admitted he sees our presence as a challenge for him in the Legislature. He isn't used to having an actual opposition hold him to account for his radical policies.

 

Alan, whether it's attacking farmers, raising the carbon tax and flooding our streets with a so-called "safe" supply of hard drugs, it's clear Eby and the BC NDP are opposed to the betterment of your life.

 

In just one year, our party has surged in membership and popularity. Not only did we come second in the Langford By-Election but every single poll in the past 7 months has shown us, the Conservative Party of BC, as the surging second place. 

 

The choice has never been more clear, this election is between the Conservative Party and the BC NDP. Alan, We are about eight months away from the general election. You know what we did in a year and how far we came. Now I need your help to get ready for the most important election in a generation.

 

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. One year is a great accomplishment—now let's bring in four years of a Conservative government!

John Rustad, Leader
Conservative Party of BC