John Rustad

BC Conservative Party Leader John Rustad was at a low point in his life two years ago, both personally and politically. He was searching for a political home after being booted from the former BC Liberal Party caucus. Rustad was also grieving back-to-back-to-back family losses and his own health had taken a downturn. …In the 2020 election, the B.C. Conservatives received less than 2% of the popular vote but are now considered contenders against the NDP. …Rustad, whose family has deep roots in B.C.’s forest industry that go back generations, comes across more as a bookworm than a lumberjack. Born and raised in Prince George, Rustad said he’s been involved in the forest industry for much of his life. “I’ve done everything in forestry from working in a mill to tree planting to timber supply analysis to forest development plans,” he said.