British Columbia

Who are David Eby, John Rustad and Sonia Furstenau? Profiles of the B.C. party leaders

As the province heads to the polls on Oct. 19, the major party leaders are making their pitch to voters on the key issues facing British Columbians.

Election day is Oct. 19

A composite image of three portraits featuring, from left, two men and a woman.
From left: B.C. NDP Leader David Eby, B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad, B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

The 2024 British Columbia election is on the horizon, with general voting day on Oct. 19.

While four parties held official party status during the last sitting of the legislature, just three are on the campaign trail: the B.C. NDP, the Conservative Party of B.C. and the B.C. Green Party.

B.C. United, which held the position of official opposition, is not running any candidates after Leader Kevin Falcon withdrew from the campaign.

Here are video profiles taking a closer look at the leaders of the three major parties contesting the election.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby

Who is David Eby? A profile of the B.C. NDP leader

2 months ago
Duration 3:22

 

Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad

Who is John Rustad? A profile of the Conservative Party of B.C. leader

2 months ago
Duration 3:31

 

B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau 

Who is Sonia Furstenau? A profile of the B.C. Greens leader

2 months ago
Duration 3:54

 

All three party leaders will participate in a televised debate on Oct. 8, which will be carried live on CBC TV, CBC Radio One, YouTubeTikTok, CBC Gem and CBC News B.C., the 24/7 streaming channel.