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Politics

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad booted from the Liberal caucus

Aug 18, 2022 | 1:44 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad has been booted from the Liberal caucus following comments questioning the science behind climate change.

In a statement released today by BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon, he said:

“Politics is a team sport, and British Columbians expect their elected officials to work cooperatively on the important issues facing our province.

“Like any team, our caucus operates on a foundation of mutual respect and trust. While a diversity of perspectives are encouraged and a source of strength, they cannot exist without that important foundation in place.

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“Following a pattern of behaviour that was not supportive of our caucus team and the principles of mutual respect and trust, I have removed MLA John Rustad from the BC Liberal Caucus effective immediately.”

Rustad shared a social media post earlier this week titled ‘A Clear Case of Hot, Hotter…Hoodwinked’ claiming “the case of CO2 being the control knob of global temperature’ is getting weaker every day.”

Rustad’s post has been disproven by scientists.