Conservative Party leader John Rustad rallied supporters, in Coquitlam, on October 12th, ahead of the crucial election. Surrounded by local candidates, Rust emphasized the party's commitment to addressing pressing issues facing residents, such as housing affordability and public safety.

Yuna Fahimi – Local Journalism Initiative

According to Mr. Rustad the first order of business, should the Conservative Party win the election, would be to re-criminalize possession of street drugs for personal use. Further to that his party would also end the practice of providing safe drugs for consumption. Rustad feels that these have been failed experiments and would like to take the province back in time despite the fact that most people in the medical field suggest that this would cause more harm than good.

Second order of business, according to Rustad would be to "fix" the medical system. He says he would do this by hiring back healthcare workers who were let go during the pandemic because they either refused to get vaccinated or even went as far as to falsify vaccination documents for others who did not want to get vaccinated. While many feel the healthcare system has been failing since the pandemic, it's hard to see how hiring back folks to either don't believe in science or are willing to help others cheat the system is going to be of any benifit.

"We need a government that listens to the concerns of everyday people," Rustad declared, energizing the crowd with promises of job creation and fiscal responsibility. As he spoke, community members expressed their hopes for change, eager for a shift in leadership. Rustad’s visit underscored the party's strategy to connect with voters on the ground, fostering a sense of unity among candidates and constituents. Rust's message resonated: it's time for a conservative approach to governance that prioritizes the needs of Coquitlam families.