Ron McKinnon

Ron McKinnon
MP
Member of Parliament
for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byJames Moore
Personal details
Born (1951-08-08) August 8, 1951
Alberta
PartyLiberal
Alma materUniversity of Alberta
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
ProfessionComputer Systems Analyst

Kenneth Ronald McKinnon[1] MP (born August 8, 1951) is a Canadian politician. He is a member of the Liberal Party and has represented Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam in the House of Commons of Canada since the 2015 federal election.[2] He was re-elected in 2019, 2021 and 2025.

Early life and education

Born in Alberta, McKinnon holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta and an honours diploma in Computer Technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.[3][4]

Political career

McKinnon first ran for election in the 2008 federal election in Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, but was defeated, receiving just 14.8% of the votes.

In the 2015 federal election, McKinnon ran again in the newly created riding of Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, which was created in the 2012 federal electoral redistribution. He was elected, receiving 35.3% of the vote, defeating Conservative Party candidate Douglas Horne, a former BC Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA). His victory was seen as a surprise by many, as the area had consistently voted Conservative prior.[5][6][7]

During the 42nd Parliament, McKinnon introduced Bill C-224, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act in the House of Commons on February 22, 2016. The bill amended the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to grant immunity from prosecution for the possession of controlled substances when individuals seek emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug overdose. This aimed to reduce the fear of arrest and encourage people to seek the necessary medical care. The bill was adopted on May 4, 2017, with support from all parties.[8]

McKinnon was re-elected in the 2019 federal election, receiving 34.7% of the votes. During the 43rd Parliament, McKinnon was elected Chair of the Standing Committee on Health.[9]

In the 2021 federal election, McKinnon was again re-elected, receiving 38.5% of the vote. During the 44th Parliament, he was elected Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. On March 6, 2023 he introduced a private member's bill, Bill C-316, the Court Challenges Program Act which would enshrine the Court Challenges Program into Canadian law, a government-funded initiative that supports Canadians challenging laws and regulations that they believe violate their rights.[10]

In the 2025 Canadian federal election, McKinnon was re-elected, receiving 47.4% of the votes, his highest ever result. He defeated former BC Liberal MLA and cabinet minister Iain Black. He was elected vice chair of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations in the 45th Canadian Parliament in 2025.

McKinnon has previously supported electoral reform, and proposed Canada adopt a ranked pairs voting system.[11]

Personal life

He is married to Christine and has two daughters, Katherine and Sarah.[12]

Electoral record

2025 Canadian federal election: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRon McKinnon27,25047.37+9.45$99,370.86
ConservativeIain Black24,73042.99+12.87$125,978.48
New DemocraticLaura Dupont4,2537.39–20.21$55,430.60
LibertarianLewis Clarke Dahlby7851.37–none listed
GreenMichael Peter Glenister5040.88–none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 57,52299.50–$129,262.73
Total rejected ballots 2870.50–0.22
Turnout 57,80969.42+9.59
Eligible voters 83,272
Liberal notional hold Swing –1.71
Source: Elections Canada[13][14]
2021 Canadian federal election: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRon McKinnon21,45438.51+3.82$102,642.38
ConservativeKaterina Anastasiadis16,90730.35–3.67$103,619.84
New DemocraticLaura Dupont14,98226.89+3.89$40,665.29
People'sKimberly Brundell2,3734.26+3.05$3,258.67
Total valid votes/expense limit 55,71699.28–$121,343.71
Total rejected ballots 4020.72+0.18
Turnout 56,11859.84–3.29
Eligible voters 93,787
Liberal hold Swing +3.75
Source: Elections Canada[15][16]
2019 Canadian federal election: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRon McKinnon20,17834.69–0.60$98,093.09
ConservativeNicholas Insley19,78834.01+2.02$112,770.90
New DemocraticChristina Gower13,38323.00–4.25$14,453.89
GreenBrad Nickason4,0256.92+3.25$1,557.30
People'sRoland Spornicu7031.21–$2,724.85
Veterans CoalitionDan Iova980.17–none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 58,17599.46–$116,777.51
Total rejected ballots 3140.54+0.03
Turnout 58,48963.13–3.60
Eligible voters 92,653
Liberal hold Swing –1.31
Source: Elections Canada[17][18]
2015 Canadian federal election: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRon McKinnon19,93835.28+27.02$22,747.95
ConservativeDouglas Horne18,08332.00–23.53$168,292.26
New DemocraticSara Norman15,40027.25–3.72$25,811.51
GreenBrad Nickason2,0763.67–0.66$5,259.89
LibertarianLewis Clarke Dahlby1,0141.79–none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 56,51199.49 $221,031.20
Total rejected ballots 2870.51–
Turnout 56,79866.73–
Eligible voters 85,122
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +25.27
Source: Elections Canada[19][20]
2008 Canadian federal election: Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeJames Moore25,53554.61+13.49$72,792.25
New DemocraticZoe Royer10,41822.28–0.79$15,219.75
LiberalRon McKinnon6,91814.79–12.26$31,254.58
GreenRod Brindamour3,5687.63+4.29$2,440.25
LibertarianRob Gillespie3210.69+0.05none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 46,76099.64–$85,284.02
Total rejected ballots 1680.36+0.07
Turnout 46,92858.83–4.37
Eligible voters 79,772
Conservative hold Swing +7.14
Source: Elections Canada[21][22]

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Contributions".
  2. ↑ Judd, Amy. "Liberal Ron McKinnon elected in Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam". globalnews.ca.
  3. ↑ PROFILE: Ron McKinnon | Liberal TriCity News
  4. ↑ About - Ron McKinnon Liberal Liberal Party of Canada
  5. ↑ "Voting patterns: Here's how Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam has voted in the last five federal elections". Tri-City News. 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
  6. ↑ "#elxn42: Liberal Ron McKinnon wins in Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam". Tri-City News. 2015-10-20. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
  7. ↑ "Liberal Ron McKinnon elected in Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
  8. ↑ "'Good Samaritan' drug overdose immunity bill to be tabled today". CBC News. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  9. ↑ "HESA - Home - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
  10. ↑ Program, Court Challenges. "homepage". PCJ CCP. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
  11. ↑ "McKinnon: This is the fairest method of voting". Ottawa Citizen. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  12. ↑ "Ron McKinnon". ronmckinnon.libparl.ca. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
  13. ↑ "Forty-Fifth General Election 2025 — Poll-by-poll Results: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam". elections.ca. Elections Canada. 2025.
  14. ↑ Canada, Chief Electoral Officer (2025). "Candidate Campaign Returns, 2025 General Election: Part 3C – Summary of Electoral Campaign Expenses and Other Outflows – Election expenses subject to the limit – Total". elections.ca. Elections Canada. Expenses are reported "as amended" where amendments have been filed; otherwise, they are reported "as submitted".
  15. ↑ "Forty-Fourth General Election 2021 — Poll-by-poll Results: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam". elections.ca. Elections Canada. 2021.
  16. ↑ Canada, Chief Electoral Officer (2021). "Candidate Campaign Returns, 2021 General Election: Part 3C – Summary of Electoral Campaign Expenses and Other Outflows – Election expenses subject to the limit – Total". elections.ca. Elections Canada. Expenses are reported "as amended" where amendments have been filed; otherwise, they are reported "as submitted".
  17. ↑ "Forty-Third General Election 2019 — Poll-by-poll Results: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam". elections.ca. Elections Canada. 2019.
  18. ↑ Canada, Chief Electoral Officer (2019). "Candidate Campaign Returns, 2019 General Election: Part 3C – Summary of Electoral Campaign Expenses and Other Outflows – Election expenses subject to the limit – Total". elections.ca. Elections Canada. Expenses are reported "as amended" where amendments have been filed; otherwise, they are reported "as submitted".
  19. ↑ "Forty-Second General Election 2015 — Poll-by-poll Results: Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam". elections.ca. Elections Canada. 2015.
  20. ↑ Canada, Chief Electoral Officer (2015). "Candidate Campaign Returns, 2015 General Election: Part 4 – Campaign Financial Summary – Total election expenses subject to the limit". elections.ca. Elections Canada. Expenses are reported "as amended" where amendments have been filed; otherwise, they are reported "as submitted".
  21. ↑ "Fortieth General Election 2008 — Poll-by-poll Results: Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam". elections.ca. Elections Canada. 2008.
  22. ↑ Canada, Chief Electoral Officer (2008). "Candidate Campaign Returns, 2008 General Election: Part 4 – Campaign Financial Summary – Total election expenses subject to the limit". elections.ca. Elections Canada. Expenses are reported "as amended" where amendments have been filed; otherwise, they are reported "as submitted".
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