John Rustad is a Canadian politician who served as the Leader of the Opposition in British Columbia from 2024 to 2025 and leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia from 2023 to 2025. He has served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) for Nechako Lakes since 2009. Prior to his leadership roles, he was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2005, representing Prince George-Omineca.