Ellis Ross

Ellis Ross
MLA OBC
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Skeena
Assumed office
May 9, 2017
Preceded by Robin Austin
Personal details
Political party BC Liberal
Residence Kitamaat Village, British Columbia
Profession Aboriginal Leader

Ellis Ross is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2017 provincial election.[1] He represents the electoral district of Skeena as a member of the British Columbia Liberal Party caucus.

Prior to his election to the legislature, Ross was the chief councilor for the Haisla Nation. In 2006, he signed a $50 million agreement with Kitimat LNG to build a liquid natural gas plant on one of the Haisla Nation reserves. Ross also did survey work for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, then went into business with his brother doing hand logging and salvage log beachcombing. He also ran a charter boat.[2] He was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2014.[3]

Following the 2017 election, Premier Clark appointed Ross to be the Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing.[4]

Electoral record

British Columbia general election, 2017: Skeena
Party Candidate Votes%
LiberalEllis Ross6,37053.16
New DemocraticBruce Alan Bidgood5,08942.47
Land Air WaterMerv Ritchie5244.37
Total valid votes 11,983100.00
Source: Elections BC[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Liberals win new seat in northern B.C. in tight Skeena riding". CBC News, May 9, 2017.
  2. ↑ Ellis Ross: Executive chief
  3. ↑ 2014 Recipient: Chief Councillor Ellis Ross – Kitamaat Village
  4. ↑ Leibel, Gerry (June 12, 2017). "Ellis Ross appointed to Christy's cabinet". Kitimat, BC: Northern Sentinel. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  5. ↑ "2017 Provincial General Election Preliminary Voting Results". Elections BC. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
British Columbia Provincial Government of Christy Clark
Cabinet posts (2)
Predecessor Office Successor
Rich Coleman Minister Responsible for Housing
June 12, 2017–July 18, 2017		 Selina Robinson
Rich Coleman Minister Responsible for Natural Gas Development
June 12, 2017–July 18, 2017		 Ministry Abolished


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