MLA Doug Donaldson Member for Stikine

God, the Creator of the Universe, who created Stikine Area in Northern BC and filled it with the beauty of nature and precious gems, we thank You for choosing Doug Donaldson as MLA for that region.  We ask that You use his love of the outdoors and his extensive local travels for the benefits of the people who elected him.  Bless him Lord, in Jesus name we pray. Amen

Doug Donaldson was elected as MLA for Stikine on May 12, 2009 after four terms as a municipal councillor in Hazelton.

Doug serves as opposition critic for Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources And is deputy critic for Finance and Public Accounts.

Doug’s previous work in the Stikine included jobs in forestry, tourism, education, communications and journalism. He has been active on many local and provincial boards.

Doug lived in Smithers and Telkwa before settling in Hazelton. He has traveled extensively through the new Stikine riding, with many trips to the northern part of the constituency featuring a recent visit to Iskut to participate in a community coalbed methane forum organized by the Tahltan. Doug is married and has two adult children. He enjoys skiing, hiking, squash and tending to his chickens, turkeys, sheep and llamas. His formal education includes an undergraduate degree in biology and a graduate degree in journalism.