Scott McInnis (Canadian politician)
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affiliationsBC United (until 2024)
Scott McInnis MLA | |
|---|---|
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Columbia River-Revelstoke | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Clovechok |
| Personal details | |
| Party | BC Conservative (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | BC United (until 2024) |
Scott McInnis MLA is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) representing the electoral district of Columbia River-Revelstoke since 2024. He is a member of the Conservative Party.[1]
In 2010, he moved to Kimberley, British Columbia from a small farming community in Ontario.[2]
McInnis is an educator and community leader.[3] Before his election, he worked as a teacher and principal for Pre-K to Grade 12, and has worked in both public and independent school systems. His 15 year career in education included local and provincial advocacy for education and child care.[4] McInnis' participation in the 2022 Teacher Institute for Parliamentary Democracy in Victoria - he marks this as the beginning of his journey into politics.[4]
McInnis has coached basketball for many years, bringing his teams to multiple East Kootenay Zone Championships.[4] He is also an active volunteer in the Elks Lodge #90 in Kimberley.[4]
Political career
McInnis was previously the BC United candidate for the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding before switching to the Conservative Party after the former suspended its campaign to support the latter.
In the 2024 provincial election, McInnis was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Columbia River-Revelstoke, representing the Conservative Party of British Columbia. After his election, McInnis was named to the Conservative shadow cabinet as critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.
