Scott Anderson is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of Parliament (MP) representing the riding of Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee in the House of Commons since 2025. He is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. Prior to federal politics, he served as interim leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia from 2017 to 2019.
Anderson served as a Vernon city councillor from 2014 to 2022 before unsuccessfully running for mayor.
Member of Parliament Anderson was elected in the 2025 federal election.
In January 2026, Anderson stated that he was courted by the Liberal Party to cross the floor and join the party; he released a statement reaffirming his commitment to the party.
Anderson has focused his efforts in Ottawa to bring light to important local topics, including spending considerable time advocating for a local ostrich farm https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/568955/Vernon-Lake-Country-Monashee-Conservative-MP-speaks-out-against-ostrich-cull which had been found to have engaged in activity violating health and safety laws.https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7047660 Electoral history
2022 Vernon mayoral election Mayoral candidate Vote % Victor Cumming (X) 4,346 50.84 Scott Anderson 3,673 42.96 Erik Olesen 530 6.20
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