Conservative Leader John Rustad acknowledges he must work to bring his caucus together, will use time until legislature sits to remind members to focus on issues that matter to British Columbians
British Columbia ’s new Conservative opposition is embroiled in an internal caucus battle that has spilled into a public debate over social values, though the party’s leader is stressing his commitment to free speech and the need to focus on broader campaign issues.
The October election resulted in a seismic shift in B.C. politics, with the governing NDP being reduced to a bare majority with 47 of 93 seats. The Conservatives, who had zero presence in the province two years ago, were within a hair’s breadth of winning, and now dominates the opposition with 44 MLAs. The Greens have two seats.
However, he acknowledged that he has work ahead to bring his caucus together. The legislature will sit in February, and he said he’ll use the time until them to remind his members to stay focused on the issues that matter to British Columbians, such as health care, public safety and affordability: “That’s what unites us,” he said.
Ms. Sturko told CBC News that she agreed with the decision, noting that minorities and members of the transgender community might be offended by Ms. Sakoma-Fadugba’s comments. Ms. Sturko, however, did stop, saying she was prepared to work with the caucus: “I am surrounded by supportive colleagues,” she said. “I have no trepidation about meeting with the entire caucus.”
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