Conservative Party of British Columbia

The Conservative Party of British Columbia is a provincial political party in British Columbia, Canada. In the early half of the 20th century, the Conservatives competed with the British Columbia Liberal Party for power in the province. Since the 1950s however, the party has had only a minor presence. The current party leader is Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, who was originally elected as a BC Liberal.

Conservative Party of British Columbia
Active provincial party
LeaderJohn Rustad
PresidentAisha Estey
Founded1903 (1903)
Headquarters1434 Ironwood Street
Unit 327
Campbell River, British Columbia
V9W 5T5
Ideology
Political positionCentre-right to right-wing
ColoursBlue
Slogan"Fight for BC!"
Seats in the Legislative Assembly
2 / 87
Website
conservativebc.ca

Three Conservative leaders have served as premier of British Columbia: Richard McBride, William John Bowser, and Simon Fraser Tolmie. Two Conservatives have served as deputy premier, both during a coalition government in the 1940s: Royal Maitland and Herbert Anscomb.

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