“David Eby has lied to British Columbians before, and he’ll do it again. He’s flip-flopped on this because he’s losing ground, and if re-elected, he’ll waste no time reversing his position on this tax. British Columbians deserve real leadership, not a premier who changes his stance whenever it suits his political needs.” – John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia
Following B.C. Premier David Eby’s capitulation on the carbon tax, the B.C. Conservatives are claiming victory and slamming Eby as a “flip-flopping” liar.
Here’s what they said in a statement:
“John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, is declaring victory after Premier David Eby announced his intent to scrap the carbon tax—a move Rustad says is nothing more than a desperate, last-minute flip-flop. Rustad blasted Eby as a “flip-flopping liar” who cannot be trusted, warning British Columbians that Eby will likely reverse this decision if re-elected.
“David Eby’s sudden reversal on the carbon tax is a desperate attempt to salvage his sinking political ship,” said Rustad. “Let’s be clear: Eby has spent years championing this disastrous tax that punishes families and businesses. Now, faced with growing opposition, he’s pretending to care. It’s nothing more than a cynical ploy.”
Rustad emphasized that Eby’s decision comes after years of pushing a carbon tax that has increased the cost of living for ordinary British Columbians, making everything from groceries to gas more expensive without delivering meaningful environmental benefits.
“David Eby has lied to British Columbians before, and he’ll do it again,” Rustad continued. “He’s flip-flopped on this because he’s losing ground, and if re-elected, he’ll waste no time reversing his position on this tax. British Columbians deserve real leadership, not a premier who changes his stance whenever it suits his political needs.”
Rustad reaffirmed the Conservative Party’s unwavering commitment to scrapping the carbon tax, regardless of what happens in Ottawa. “No matter who sits in power in Ottawa or what new schemes they cook up, the BC Conservatives will ensure that British Columbians are never burdened by this failed tax again. We stand firm in our promise to end this tax for good.”
“We forced Eby to back down, but make no mistake—this battle isn’t over,” Rustad concluded. “The Conservatives will fight to ensure that the carbon tax is gone for good and that British Columbians can finally get the relief they deserve.””
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Spencer Fernando