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

The 2024British 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, whichheld the position of official opposition, is not running any candidates after Leader Kevin Falcon withdrew from the campaign.

Here are video profiles takinga closer look at the leaders of thethree majorparties contesting the election.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby

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

4 days 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

3 days ago

Duration 3:31

B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau

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

2 days ago

Duration 3:54

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