Conservative Riding Executives Demand Leadership Change
Senior Conservative riding executives in British Columbia have issued a bold call to action, urging Members of the Legislative Assembly to demonstrate political courage and remove John Rustad as party leader. The movement represents significant internal dissent within the B.C. Conservative Party as key figures push for immediate leadership changes.
Growing Internal Pressure
The push comes from riding association executives across the province who have grown increasingly dissatisfied with Rustad's leadership direction. These local party organizers, who form the backbone of the Conservative grassroots movement in British Columbia, are now publicly challenging their own MLAs to take decisive action.
The executives specifically called for demonstrating 'courage' in addressing what they perceive as leadership deficiencies within the party structure. This unusual public pressure from within the party's own ranks signals deep divisions that could impact the Conservatives' political fortunes in the province.
Leadership Under Scrutiny
John Rustad, who has served as B.C. Conservative Leader since February 2025, now faces his most significant internal challenge to date. The riding executives' public statement, issued on November 10, 2025, represents a coordinated effort to force change from within the party apparatus.
The timing of this internal challenge is particularly notable given Rustad's relatively recent ascension to the leadership position. His tenure, which began less than a year ago, now faces serious scrutiny from the very party members who typically form the core support base for any political leader.
The situation continues to develop as Conservative MLAs weigh their response to this unprecedented pressure from riding executives. The outcome of this internal power struggle could significantly reshape the political landscape in British Columbia and determine the Conservative Party's direction heading into future provincial elections.
