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B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad confirms search of MLA phones to find leak
Leader John Rustad said most Conservative members consented to phone searches after leaked social media information raised concerns about caucus discipline.
- British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad confirmed this week that Conservative MLAs' cellphones were searched during a caucus meeting to find a leak.
- Rustad explained the search was prompted by a discussion about leaked information from the caucus that appeared on social media, with concerns raised by a tweet.
- Most Conservative members agreed to have their phones checked by colleagues, but not all participated in the voluntary search process.
- Rustad clarified that it is uncommon for the party to inspect members' phones, and the recent check did not uncover anything that raised his concerns.
- The incident has sparked criticism from former member Elenore Sturko and Attorney General Niki Sharma, raising questions about trust and privacy within the caucus.
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The B.C. Conservative party leader, John Rustad, had his MPs' cell phones searched for leaks about a caucus meeting.
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B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad confirms search of MLA phones to find leak
VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition Leader John Rustad confirms the cellphones of Conservative members were searched during a meeting this week to find a leak from inside his caucus.
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