Biography of Ron Cannan, MP
Kelowna – Lake Country

Ron Cannan was first elected as Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country in January, 2006.

Ron successfully uses his experience and knowledge as a long-time Kelowna City Councillor and Regional Government representative to be an effective and enthusiastic champion for his riding and his constituents.

His greatest satisfaction comes from helping local organizations and citizens obtain the support they require from Ottawa. 

He is also dedicated to doing what it takes to ensure that the growing and vibrant communities in his riding continue to thrive and prosper.

He has been a visible and active participant working with local organizations to address issues such as labour skills shortages, childcare, homelessness, women’s resources and arts and culture.

In Ottawa, he is not afraid to corner a Cabinet Minister to bring to their attention the need for the Highway 97 upgrade, expansion of the Kelowna International Airport, a new horticulture strategy for fruit growers, funding to combat pine beetle or obtaining a full service passport office for the riding.

He is proud to be a member of the Conservative Caucus and proud of what the Government has accomplished.

Ron is a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade where he works actively to support initiatives which will broaden the economic opportunities for local businesses and businesses Canada-wide.

In this respect, Ron has travelled with the Committee to the Middle East and Europe to help to increase trade and economic opportunities in these regions and has met with foreign dignitaries including the Prime Minister of Russia and the President of Yemen.

Ron is a member of the Standing Committee for Human Resources, Social Development and Persons with Disabilities.

Ron is also involved in a variety of other committees including being a Director of the Canada-Ukraine Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, Vice Chair of the Canada-US Inter-Parliamentary Group and Chair of the Conservative Wine Caucus.

Ron tabled his first Private Members Bill, C-376, to help combat impaired driving, the #1 criminal cause of death in Canada. 

Prior to entering politics, Ron developed a diverse business background as a small business owner and had several years experience in marketing and sales management working with large corporations such as Coca-Cola, Costco and Corus Entertainment.
 Very active in his community, Ron has been a Director for both the Central Okanagan Regional District and the Central Okanagan Hospital Board. Ron also served on the Okanagan University College Access to Training Advisory Board, the Glenmore Elementary School Parents Advisory Council, the Kelowna Christian School Fund Raising Committee, and was co-founder of the Okanagan Volunteer Festival.  Ron is a member of the Sunrise Rotary club of Kelowna.


Ron lives a family-oriented and active lifestyle with wife Cindy, his daughters Amanda, Ashley and Amy and his grandson Marcel.  His hobbies include music and sports.