Ellis Ross

Ellis Ross is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2017 British Columbia general election to represent the electoral district of Skeena in the 41st Parliament of British Columbia.[1] He is a member of the British Columbia Liberal Party caucus.

Ellis Ross

MLA OBC
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Skeena
Assumed office
May 9, 2017
Preceded byRobin Austin
Personal details
Political partyBC Liberal
ResidenceKitamaat Village, British Columbia
ProfessionAboriginal Leader

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]

Ross served one month, in 2017, in the Executive Council of British Columbia, appointed by Premier Christy Clark, as the Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing.[4]

Electoral record
2017 British Columbia general election: Skeena
Party Candidate Votes%Expenditures
LiberalEllis Ross6,77252.23$60,169
New DemocraticBruce Alan Bidgood5,61343.29$53,814
Land Air WaterMerv Ritchie5804.48
Total valid votes 12,965100.00
Total rejected ballots 750.58
Turnout 13,04062.76
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. "Statement of Votes – 41st Provincial General Election – May 9, 2017" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
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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