Lyle Stuart Kristiansen (May 9, 1939 – June 18, 2015) was a Canadian New Democratic Party member of the House of Commons.

[1] His first two attempts at a House of Commons seat from British Columbia were unsuccessful.

Kirstiansen was successful in his third federal attempt in 1980 election at Kootenay West.

[citation needed] In his later years, Lyle became the BCFORUM Representative on the Sunshine Coast Labour Council, where he was considered both an asset, and a friend by all who served on the council with him.

[citation needed] Kristiansen died on June 18, 2015, at the age of 76.