John Ostashek (May 10,[citation needed] 1936 – June 10, 2007) was a Yukon politician.
[2] Ostashek declined to use the title Premier adopted by his predecessor, Tony Penikett and preferred to be called Government Leader.
Ostashek's minority government, which was kept in power with the support of right leaning independent MLAs, was a conservative one which instituted welfare reform and a reduction of public services.
In the 2000 election however his Yukon Party was again defeated, this time by the Liberals with Ostashek losing his own seat.
He subsequently resigned as Yukon Party leader and retired from politics.