Rustad returns to Conservative caucus following leadership shakeup

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“If the new leadership wants my help, they will have it,” Rustad said. “My time as leader is over too. Serving this province is not.”

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The former party leader also weighed in on speculation surrounding the future of British Columbia’s centre-right political movement, saying efforts to reunite the Conservatives and CentreBC should move forward. Rustad argued the province cannot afford a divided opposition as Premier David Eby considers the timing of the next election.

He accused the NDP government of positioning itself for a potential early vote while the Conservative Party works through its leadership transition.

Rustad also suggested veteran political figures, including former premiers Christy Clark and Gordon Campbell, should step back from provincial politics.

“It is time for an older generation of politicians to step aside,” he said.

The developments come amid ongoing uncertainty within the Opposition ranks and growing speculation that the NDP government could call an election before the Conservatives select a permanent leader.