Official, British Columbia, Provincial
Ian PatonMLA
Since November 2024, organizations have reported 60 lobbying contacts with Ian Paton, most often by B.C. Agriculture Council (9) and Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon (3). The most recent is dated August 19, 2026.
Organizations in contact
Organizations whose lobbying reports since November 2024 name this official, most reports first. A report shows contact, not influence or a position.
- B.C. Agriculture Council
9 reports, most recent July 7, 2026
- Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
3 reports, most recent July 23, 2026
- British Columbia Dairy Association
3 reports, most recent May 19, 2026
- MS Canada
2 reports, most recent August 19, 2026
- Private Forest Landowners Association
2 reports, most recent May 4, 2026
- Canadians for Clean Prosperity
2 reports, most recent March 11, 2026
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business
2 reports, most recent January 19, 2026
- BC Shellfish Growers Association
2 reports, most recent November 13, 2025
- Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia
2 reports, most recent October 23, 2025
- Medicines Access Coalition - BC Society
1 report, most recent July 14, 2026
In brief
This is the role we last recorded, and roles change after elections and cabinet shuffles, so check the official source.
- Party
- Independent
- Riding
- Delta South
- Jurisdiction
- British Columbia
- Ian.Paton.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Remarks in the chamber
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Introductions by Members
Sorry, this is a little bit corny, but my mom watches question period every day from our farm in Delta. I never get to wish her a happy birthday because it’s always in August, on August 3. She’s going to be 99 years old…
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Introductions by Members
I’m so pleased to have a long-time farming family here from Delta — Les Hoggard and his wife, Marie, and their three daughters, Renee, Tanya and Amy. Les and I go way back. He’s a farmer from Delta. They used to be over…
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Introductions by Members
I’m so pleased to have a longtime farming family here from Delta — Les Hoggard and his wife, Marie, and their three daughters, Renee, Tanya and Amy. Les and I go way back. He’s a farmer from Delta. They used to be over…
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Introductions by Members
Being the last week here of our spring session, I’m really pleased to have my beautiful wife, Pam, join me for a couple of days. With her are our good friends from Tsawwassen, Roy and Monica Toigo. Please make them fee…
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Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Finance (continued)
In the gallery this afternoon, I have some friends from Ladner and Tsawwassen area. They’re members of the McKee House Seniors Society, and they came over on the ferry this morning from Tsawwassen. They’re called the Day…
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Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Finance (continued)
I seek leave to make an introduction. Leave granted.
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Oral Questions — Supportive Housing Sites in Vancouver and Relocation of Residents
I rise on a point of order. A misrepresentation by the Minister of Transportation, suggesting that I was here as part of government in 2010, to do with some sort of Olympic tickets. I didn’t get elected here until 2017.…
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Introductions by Members
One of the oldest elementary schools in my riding, in Tsawwassen, is South Park Elementary. We have a total of over 70 students, grades 4 and 5, here today. They’re up in the gallery. I don’t know why they want to look…
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Members’ Statements — B.C. Dairy Day and Work of Dairy Farmers
Here’s a quiz for everyone. What noble profession requires a routine of getting up at 4:30 a.m. every day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, milking cows at 5 a.m., then again at 5 p.m., while in between your 14-hour d…
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Oral Questions — Legal Action by Cattlemen’s Association on DRIPA and Property Rights Issues
Well, I can tell you that the Cattlemen in British Columbia are livid about the effects of DRIPA on their grazing tenures, their private property rights. The Cattlemen are seeking to join an ongoing challenge by the Pend…
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Lobbying meetings
Recorded meetings where this official is a designated public office holder. A meeting shows contact, not influence or a position on any file.
- MS Canada
Finances and Budgets
- Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
Employment and Training
- Medicines Access Coalition - BC Society
Health
- B.C. Agriculture Council
Agriculture
- B.C. Agriculture Council
Agriculture
- Tru Cooperative Bank
Economic Development and Trade
- Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
Employment and Training
- BC Poultry Association
Agriculture
- Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited
Consumer Issues
- Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
Employment and Training
- British Columbia Dairy Association
Agriculture
- British Columbia Dairy Association
Agriculture
- Restaurants Canada
Consumer Issues
- British Columbia Cattlemen's Association
Agriculture
- Private Forest Landowners Association
Environment
- Private Forest Landowners Association
Economic Development and Trade
- Concrete Association of BC
Infrastructure
- National Council of Canadian Muslims
Emergency Preparedness
- BC Construction Association
Advanced Education
- The Christian Labour Association of Canada
Employment and Training
- Canadians for Clean Prosperity
Economic Development and Trade
- Homebuilders Association Vancouver
Housing
- Canadians for Clean Prosperity
Economic Development and Trade
- National Police Federation
Emergency Preparedness
- Canadian News Media Association
Arts and Culture
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