BC United MLA Ellis Ross Leaves Provincial Politics to Join Federal Conservatives

Ellis Ross, then-B.C. Liberal MLA for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, in Vancouver in 2016. Mr. Ross has announced he is leaving provincial politics to run for the federal conservatives. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press

High-profile B.C. United Party MLA and former leadership contender Ellis Ross is leaving his provincial post to run for the federal Conservatives.

The Conservative Party of Canada made the announcement on its website on Jan. 22, calling him a “strong advocate” for the riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley.