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Sep 2024
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477. Stopping the Socialist Trainwreck i...

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with the leader of the Conservative party of British Columbia, John Rustad. They discuss the natural resources of the province, the necessity of cheap energy to ensure prosperity, the biggest threats facing both Canada and the U.S. at large, and what it takes to be a politician who inspires confidence and earns trust.

 

John Rustad is the Conservative MLA for Nechako Lakes - a riding he has held since 2005. John was born and raised in Prince George, married Kim in 1995, and has spent his entire life living in northern British Columbia. In the early 2000s, John was faced with a difficult task. Frustrated with the direction the province was headed, John had to decide between leaving for greener pastures or sticking around. Thankfully, he decided to stick around and, in so doing, decided to fight for BC. For more than 20 years, John has fought for the people of British Columbia. First being elected as a school board trustee to SD-57 and then as an MLA in 2005 to the riding of Prince George–Omineca. Later being re-elected in the riding of Nechako Lakes, after riding redistribution and has served there ever since. John has been a champion of resource development and economic reconciliation, as well as the champion of the common man his entire time in office.

 

This episode was recorded on August 15th, 2024

 

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Conservative Party of BC website www.conservativebc.ca

 

John Rustad on X https://twitter.com/JohnRustad4BC

 

Conservative Party of BC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConservativeBC

 

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Conservative Party of BC on Instagram

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