Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations of British Columbia
In office June 22, 2017 – July 18, 2017
Premier
Christy Clark
Preceded by
Steve Thomson
Succeeded by
Doug Donaldson (Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development)
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation of British Columbia
In office June 10, 2013 – July 18, 2017
Premier
Christy Clark
Preceded by
Ida Chong
Succeeded by
Scott Fraser
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Nechako Lakes (Prince George-Omineca; 2005–2009)
Incumbent
Assumed office May 17, 2005
Preceded by
Paul Nettleton
Personal details
Born
1962 or 1963 (age 60–61) Prince George, British Columbia, Canada[1]
Political party
BC Conservative (2023–present)
Other political affiliations
BC Liberal (2005–2022)
Independent (2022–2023)
Residence(s)
Cluculz Lake, British Columbia
John RustadMLA (born 1963) is a Canadian politician who is the current leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. He first became a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Canadian province of British Columbia in 2005, representing Prince George–Omineca.[2] He currently represents the constituency of Nechako Lakes, which he has held since the 2009 election.[3] Previously a member of the BC Liberal caucus, he served in Premier Christy Clark's cabinet as Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, and Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
^John Rustad to run in Nechako Lakes riding
Anonymous. The Caledonia Courier [Fort St. James, B.C] 09 Apr 2008: 3.
^Rustad making another effort to sit as school board trustee: [Final Edition] Prince George Citizen [Prince George, B.C] 27 Sep 2002: 3.
JohnRustad MLA (born 1963) is a Canadian politician who is the current leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. He first became a member...
a full slate in 1960. The current party leader is Nechako Lakes MLA JohnRustad, who was originally elected as a BC Liberal. Three BC Conservative leaders...
June 28: John Horgan announces his intention to step down as premier and as leader of the NDP. August 18: Liberal MLA for Nechako Lakes JohnRustad is removed...
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Liberal MLA JohnRustad drew criticism for suggesting that CO2 emissions were not contributing to climate change. Falcon fired Rustad from the BC Liberal...
"leadership celebration" took place on April 2 to celebrate Rustad's acclamation as leader. JohnRustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes (2005–present), MLA for Prince...
United) Green Party leader: Sonia Furstenau Conservative Party leader: JohnRustad Government House leader: Ravi Kahlon (BC NDP) Opposition House leader:...
Democratic Party of British Columbia (BC NDP) won a majority government, making John Horgan the first leader in the history of the BC NDP to win a second consecutive...
Harbour with fellow BC Liberal MLAs Michelle Stilwell, Mary Polak and JohnRustad, Doug Clovechok and Tom Shypitka endorsing him. He was eventually endorsed...
Furstenau (September 14, 2020 – present) Conservative Party leader: JohnRustad Government House Leader: Ravi Kahlon, NDP Opposition House Leader: Todd...
for the party, with the BC Conservatives – led by former Liberal MLA JohnRustad, who defected shortly before the name change was finalized – surpassing...
Conservative Party of New Brunswick and became independent. In 2023, JohnRustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes, having previously been removed from the BC Liberal...
Coralee Oakes Barry Penner Pat Pimm Mary Polak Ellis Ross Linda Reid JohnRustad Ben Stewart Michelle Stilwell Moira Stilwell Todd Stone Jordan Sturdy...
Columbia in 2014) Tory Rushton (Nova Scotia MLA for Cumberland South) JohnRustad (British Columbia MLA for Nechako Lakes, Prince George–Omineca, 2005-2009...
Green Party, Clark's minority government was defeated 44–42, and NDP leader John Horgan succeeded her as the premier on July 18. Clark subsequently announced...
Awards. Some of their early work was published as by Abby Rustad, Abby 'Merc' Rustad, or Merc Rustad. They changed their name to Merc Fenn Wolfmoor in 2019...
New Democratic Party (NDP), under the leadership of Adrian Dix and then John Horgan, formed the Official Opposition; the Green Party of British Columbia...
Party under the leadership of Jane Sterk and the BC Conservative Party under John Cummins were also included in polling, although neither party had representation...
Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023. Rustad, John (May 8, 2023). "Albertans, I encourage you to vote for Danielle Smith...
Coralee Oakes Barry Penner Pat Pimm Mary Polak Ellis Ross Linda Reid JohnRustad Ben Stewart Michelle Stilwell Moira Stilwell Todd Stone Jordan Sturdy...
June 10, 2013 Premier Christy Clark Preceded by Mary Polak Succeeded by JohnRustad Personal details Born 1956 or 1957 (age 67–68) Victoria, British Columbia...
Coralee Oakes Barry Penner Pat Pimm Mary Polak Ellis Ross Linda Reid JohnRustad Ben Stewart Michelle Stilwell Moira Stilwell Todd Stone Jordan Sturdy...
after the election, the British Columbia New Democratic Party under leader John Horgan and Green Party of British Columbia under Andrew Weaver combined had...
incumbent MLAs: the BC NDP's Jenn McGinn and Charlie Wyse, and the Liberals' John Nuraney and Wally Oppal were defeated. All other seat changes in the election...
territorial politicians: (3) Dan Davies (MLA for Peace River North) JohnRustad (MLA for Nechako Lakes, former minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation)...