The British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP) has shared on social media an old video in which provincial Conservative Party leader John Rustad suggests his controversial positions on COVID-19 vaccines.
The video (New window)published on X by the NPDwas originally posted by BC Public Service Employees for Freedom (BCPS), a group of public sector employees concerned about COVID-19 guidelines and vaccination requirements, to which John Rustad was speaking.
In the excerpt, dated this summer, the Conservative leader states in particular that he regrets having received three doses of what he calls the so called
COVID-19 vaccine.
John Rustad also said he believes vaccine requirements have served to control the population.
I realized, while talking to Dr. Bonnie Henry, [la médecin hygiéniste en chef]that the vaccination plan was not to guarantee herd immunity or prevent the spread of the virus, but rather to control opinion and the population
he said.
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In July 2024, British Columbia announced that remaining pandemic restrictions, including the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers in the province’s care settings, were now being lifted.
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Following the broadcast of the extract by the NPDthe Conservative leader dodged questions on the subject during his appearance before the media on Monday.
He said, however, that the inability of unvaccinated doctors and nurses to get their jobs back in B.C. was a terrible problem
.
NDP Leader David Eby believes voters should fear this type of position from the Conservative leader, known for his shock statements.
In 2022, John Rustad was notably expelled from the BC Liberal Party caucus after questioning the science associated with climate change.
According to the head of the NPD and outgoing Premier David Eby, the chief medical officer of health was trying to preserve the health of the population during the pandemic, rather than trying to control it.
