Former Conservative Member of Parliament John Cummins is now the new leader of the BC Conservative Party.
Cummins was elected by party delegates during a gathering in Surrey, B.C. Saturday.
One of his first promises was to get rid of the controversial carbon tax if a BC Conservative government was elected.
Cummins says the tax -- implemented by the Gordon Campbell government in a plan to fight climate change -- adds more to the cost of everything, including gas, food and clothing.
He told the crowd his leadership brings a real choice for British Columbians, instead of the revolving door of Liberal and New Democrat governments.
While the party hasn't been a factor in provincial politics since 1933, organizers hope Cummins' leadership will draw more attention from voters.
