John Wilson (British Columbia politician)

John Wilson (born 1944) is a Canadian cattle rancher, veterinarian and former politician, who served as a BC Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1996 until his retirement at the 2005 election, representing the riding of Cariboo North. In 2010 he made an appearance in the season one finale of Dan for Mayor, as a representative of the Office of the Prime Minister.^{[citation needed]}

John Wilson
MLA for Cariboo North
In office May 28, 1996 – May 17, 2005
Preceded by	Frank Garden
Succeeded by	Bob Simpson
Personal details
Born	1944 (age 80–81)
Political party	BC Liberal
Residence	Quesnel, British Columbia
Alma mater	Ontario Veterinary College
Occupation	Veterinarian

Wilson studied at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph and, after graduating in 1967, moved to Quesnel, British Columbia where he established the Quesnel Veterinary Clinic. He was president of the Quesnel Cattlemen's Association.^[1]