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Podcast: This is VANCOLOUR
Episode: Why does the BC Conservative leadership race matter? (Azim Jiwani)
Description: The race to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of BC is underway. But what is this contest really about, and why should British Columbians even care? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with former chief of staff to the Official Opposition Azim Jiwani about the stakes, the competing visions inside the party, and what it takes to win a leadership race. With a crowded field of candidates, the outcome could shape B.C. (and not just its politics) for years to come.Recorded: February 16, 2026 Â