John Rustad may seek B.C. Conservative leadership again.

Two sources told CBC that John Rustad requested a leadership nomination package as the B.C. Conservatives search for a new leader; Rustad declined to confirm and said he will comment when the legislative session resumes.

John Rustad has requested a leadership nomination package from the B.C. Conservative party, according to two sources who spoke with CBC. He would not confirm the request and said he will have more to say next week when the legislature resumes. The party is holding a leadership contest after Rustad was removed as leader in December. That removal followed months of internal turmoil within the party. Known details: - Two sources told CBC that Rustad requested a leadership nomination package. - Rustad declined to confirm and said he would comment next week when the legislative session resumes. - A social media graphic suggesting a comeback was posted to Rustad's account and deleted; he said constituency staff posted it in error. - Rustad resigned as party leader in December after months of turmoil that included five MLAs leaving or being expelled and a Dec. 3 letter from 20 MLAs expressing no confidence. - Party officials installed Trevor Halford as interim leader before Rustad formally stepped down, creating about 24 hours of unclear leadership. - At least ten people have declared leadership bids; candidates must gather 250 member signatures by Feb. 15 and pay a $100,000 entry fee, with the winner to be announced on May 30. Summary: Rustad's possible entry would add a notable name to an already crowded leadership contest. The party's timetable requires candidates to meet signature and fee requirements by mid-February, and a winner is scheduled to be announced on May 30. Rustad said he will speak publicly when the legislature resumes next week.