Ron McKinnon
- Born
- August 8, 1951 — Alberta
- Family
- Married to Christine, two daughters, Katherine and Sarah
- Education
- Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta; honours diploma in Computer Technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Political Experience
- Ran for election in 2008, elected MP for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam in 2015, re-elected in 2019, 2021 and 2025. Chair of the Standing Committee on Health, Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, vice chair of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations
- Notable
- Introduced Bill C-224, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act and Bill C-316, the Court Challenges Program Act
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Ron McKinnon had a career in the computer and information technology sector for over 30 years. He reportedly worked as a computer systems analyst and business owner, running a local IT company that provided services to other businesses.
Public Controversies
In 2018, Ron McKinnon was part of a group of MPs who travelled to India on a trip that was reportedly sponsored in part by a businessman who was later convicted of attempted murder. This trip became part of a wider controversy surrounding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's official visit to India at the same time. McKinnon also faced some public debate over his private member's bill, C-224, which sought to create a national framework for palliative care. While the bill received support from many groups, some critics raised concerns that it could be a step towards expanding medical assistance in dying (MAiD), a claim that McKinnon and supporters of the bill denied.
Where Ron falls on key policy spectrums
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Ron McKinnon won with 27,250 votes (47.4%)
Total votes cast: 57,522
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If I start to flail, I'll pass it on to somebody.
Thank you. I'm going to switch to your corporate plan. What are the key differences between your 2024-25 corporate plan and your 2026-27 corporate plan?