Conservative MP Gunn Rules Out BC Conservative Leadership Bid, Citing Risk of a Federal Liberal Majority

Conservative MP for North Island-Powell River Aaron Gunn rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Nov. 26, 2025. The Canadian Press/Adrian WyldConservative MP Aaron Gunn has announced he will not pursue the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party, saying he doesn’t want to risk the Liberals gaining a majority government.Gunn announced earlier this month that he was “seriously considering” a bid for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party following John Rustad’s resignation from the position on Dec. 4, and promised to make a decision before Christmas after seeking public input.