About
Scott McInnis is a dedicated educator and community leader who has proudly called Kimberley, British Columbia, home since 2010. Originally from a small farming community in Ontario, Scott has built a life in the East Kootenays with his wife, Diana, and their teenage son, Luke. Career For the past 15 years, Scott has worked as a teacher and principal, serving students from Pre-K to Grade 12 in both public and independent school systems. His career has made him a passionate advocate for education and child care, actively engaging in these issues at both the local and provincial levels. Scott’s commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, as he has successfully coached basketball teams to multiple East Kootenay Zone Championships. Community Involvement Scott McInnis is deeply involved in his community. He and his family are avid outdoor enthusiasts, participating in activities like hunting, fly fishing, and managing their family Christmas tree hobby business. Scott’s dedication to community leadership is evident through his active participation in the Elks Lodge #90 in Kimberley, where he volunteers for various events throughout the year. His passion for parliamentary democracy was further ignited in 2022 when he was selected to participate in the Teacher Institute for Parliamentary Democracy in Victoria, marking the beginning of his journey into politics.
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News9/7/2026
British Columbia Lawmaker Scott McInnis Demands Urgent Safety Interventions on Trans-Canada Highway Corridor
British Columbia MLA Scott McInnis has petitioned provincial transportation authorities for immediate safety upgrades and accelerated infrastructure investments along Highway 1 between Field and Sicamous. Following a series of serious collisions on the mountain corridor, Minister of Transportation and Transit Mike Farnworth agreed to convene a high-level ministerial meeting to examine emergency mitigations and capital improvement timelines.
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News9/6/2026
Five Former Conservative MLAs Form New Centre-Right Party Ahead of BC Fall Legislative Session
MLAs Bruce Banman, Rosalyn Bird, and Á'a:líya Warbus join Peter Milobar and Ian Paton to launch a new centre-right caucus in the British Columbia Legislature under Milobar's interim leadership.
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News9/6/2026
New B.C. Centre-Right Party Secures Five Seats in Legislative Assembly Following Major Conservative Defections
Three additional MLAs join Peter Milobar and Ian Paton to form a five-member centre-right caucus in the B.C. Legislature ahead of the October fall sitting, vaulting to third-party status.
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News9/4/2026
B.C. Conservative Caucus Exodus Deepens as Ninth MLA Departs to Sit as Independent in Victoria
Internal upheaval inside British Columbia's Official Opposition accelerated as Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis and Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat resigned from the Conservative caucus, citing unbridgeable leadership divisions.
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