Ellis Ross
Ellis Ross | |
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Ross in Vancouver, March 2021 | |
| Member of Parliament for Skeena—Bulkley Valley | |
| Assumed office April 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Taylor Bachrach |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Skeena | |
| In office May 9, 2017 – September 21, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Austin |
| Succeeded by | Claire Rattée |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ellis Benjamin Ross 1965 (age 59–60) Kitimat, British Columbia |
| Political party | Conservative (federal) |
| Other political affiliations | BC United (provincial) |
| Spouse | Tracey Ross |
| Residence(s) | Kitamaat Village, British Columbia |
| Occupation | |
Ellis Benjamin Ross MP (born June 16, 1965) is a Canadian politician and Indigenous leader serving as the member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Skeena—Bulkley Valley since 2025. A member of the Conservative Party, he was elected to the House of Commons in the 2025 federal election, marking the first time the riding has been won by the Conservatives since its formation in 2003. Prior to entering federal politics, he served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA), representing the electoral district of Skeena from 2017 to 2024. During his provincial tenure, he held the cabinet positions as Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing under Premier Christy Clark. He was also a candidate in the 2022 BC Liberal Party leadership race.