John Rustad on B.C.’s Future After the Conservative Shakeup

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad joins Ship of Fools for a thoughtful, good-faith conversation about British Columbia, leadership, Indigenous land issues, resource development, and what comes next for B.C. politics.This episode goes beyond the headlines. John shares more about his upbringing in northern B.C., his background in forestry and business, and the experiences that shaped his path into public service. From there, the conversation turns to the rise of the BC Conservatives, the political shakeup that followed, and the bigger question facing the province: how does B.C. move forward?We also discuss Indigenous land issues, negotiated settlements, certainty for communities and investors, rebuilding trust in politics, and what practical leadership should look like in British Columbia today.Whether you agree with John Rustad or not, this is a serious conversation about the future of B.C. and the need for more honest, constructive dialogue.