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B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad Regrets COVID-19 Vaccine in Leaked Video

NDP shares footage of Rustad criticizing vaccine mandates, sparking controversy in provincial election campaign.

In a composite image made of two photographs, B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad, left, walks after attending a ceremony at the LingYen Mountain Temple Buddhist monastery, in Richmond, B.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024; B.C. NDP Leader David Eby speaks with candidates, not shown, in North Vancouver B.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck, Ethan Cairns
John Rustad
BC Conservative Leader John Rustad listens during a news conference in this file photo. A number of major events in British Columbia politics since the last provincial vote in 2020 have paved the path to this fall's general election.

Overview

  • John Rustad, leader of the B.C. Conservative Party, is seen in a video expressing regret over receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Rustad claims vaccine mandates were more about controlling the population than achieving herd immunity.
  • The video was shared by the NDP during the third day of the B.C. provincial election campaign.
  • NDP Leader David Eby criticized Rustad, asserting that COVID-19 vaccines saved many lives in the province.
  • Rustad deflected the controversy, focusing on his party's proposal for a $3,000 monthly housing cost deduction.