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at dissolution on April 14, 2009

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MLA: Scott Fraser

Alberni-Qualicum


Elected: 2005

NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Scott Fraser was elected as the MLA for Alberni Qualicum on May 17, 2005.

Scott serves as Opposition Critic for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation.

From 1996 to1999 Scott served as the mayor of the District of Tofino and was involved in the creation of the first UNESCO World Biosphere designation in British Columbia.

Scott has also served on many organizations, including Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Board, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Clayoquot Sound Central Region Board, Tourism British Columbia, Vancouver Island Health Board, Tofino/Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, treaty advisory committees, fisheries committees and the Family Court Committee.

Scott was born in Ottawa, Ontario and has been a resident of BC since 1980. His background includes small business, labour, harbour management, fisheries and shellfish aquaculture.

Scott lived in Tofino with his wife and daughter for over 12 years. They now live in the Qualicum Beach area.