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BC Conservative Leader John Rustad Endorses Pierre Poilievre, Criticizes Liberal Immigration Policies

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The BC opposition leader also expressed his support for Poilievre’s vision for Canada.(Photo: The Canadian Press)

BC Conservative Party Leader John Rustad has endorsed Pierre Poilievre, alleging that Liberal policies have undermined BC’s immigration system over the past decade. Rustad vowed to reclaim control of immigration from Ottawa during the BC provincial election.

With the federal election underway, Rustad emphasized that BC residents have a chance to reform the immigration system by electing a Conservative government led by Poilievre. The BC opposition leader also expressed his support for Poilievre’s vision for Canada.

Rustad called for an end to the Liberals’ immigration policies, claiming they had created a “racket” and contributed to the rise of fraudulent immigration colleges. In response, Sukh Dhaliwal, the Liberal Party candidate from Surrey-Newton, criticized Poilievre, accusing him of prioritizing personal interests over the well-being of Canada.

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