Overview
- Kelowna–Mission MLA Gavin Dew said family considerations and the toll of a campaign led him to forgo a run for the B.C. Conservative leadership.
- He called for a unifying leader focused on practical issues rather than culture-war fights, saying the party must be seen as a premier-in-waiting and hold the NDP to account.
- Former grocery executive Darrell Jones and Aaron Gunn have said they are seriously considering entering the race.
- The leadership vacancy stems from John Rustad’s resignation on Dec. 4.
- Juno News reports Surrey–White Rock MLA Trevor Halford has been appointed interim leader, and the party has yet to announce the date or mechanics of a leadership vote.