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By Curtis Goodrum

STAMER BACKS RUSTAD

Kamloops MLA Stamer backs Rustad as leader; wants party to focus on bringing legislation to the table

Oct 23, 2025 | 5:06 PM

VICTORIA – On October 22, the executive of the BC Conservative Party put out a letter calling on leader John Rustad to resign immediately. This follows recent departures of two MLAs. The party has lost a total of five MLAs since last year’s election.

Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Ward Stamer has come out in support of party leader Rustad.

“I have full confidence in Leader Rustad. I always have and I certainly have it now. Unfortunately, there was a letter from the party that was circulated, not only to the media, but to everybody else. That’s not my focus. My focus is on doing what we can in caucus — bringing forth meaningful legislation,” said Stamer.

Despite the recent inner party strife, Stamer believes the BC Conservative Party is as strong as ever.

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“I’m not spending any time thinking about it, quite honestly. We’re so busy doing what we should be doing. Maybe the party should be doing the same. I believe that our caucus is stronger now than it’s ever been,” said Stamer.

Despite calls for his resignation, Rustad has not stepped down as party leader.