Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for MLA John Rustad. We thank You for his dedication and heart to serve British Columbia, which spans over twenty years. We ask that You would bless him with continued wisdom in his role as Official Opposition Critic for Indigenous Relations. Please continue to guide him and direct him in this role that You have bestowed upon him. We thank You for Your hand of protection over him and his family. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
John Rustad is the Conservative MLA for Nechako Lakes, a riding he has represented since 2005. Born and raised in Prince George, he has spent his life in northern British Columbia and previously worked in the forestry sector, including founding a consulting company focused on resource industries. He first served as a school board trustee before being elected as an MLA, and he has continued to represent the region through riding redistributions. During his time in government, he served as Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, where he was involved in numerous agreements with First Nations. In 2023, he became leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia and led the party in the 2024 provincial election, where it won 44 seats.