About Stuart Mackinnon
Dedicated to community service, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful local governance.
Stuart Mackinnon’s public life spans more than two decades of steady, principled service—an arc defined by environmental ethics, reconciliation, community building and a belief that public institutions should act with integrity.
Stuart was an elected Vancouver Park Commissioner for 11 years, including 3 years as Board Chair. He has served as a Public Library Trustee and a member of several boards, including VanDusen Botanical Gardens, the Wilderness Committee, and the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation.
After a 30-year teaching career, Stuart became a Constituency Assistant for the Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould, MP, and Adam Olsen, MLA. He was also a member of the North Saanich District Commission Review Working Group.
Stuart lives at Swartz Bay with his wife Jane Burnes, and their chocolate lab, Kipper.
Calling North Saanich his home is both a pleasure and a privilege.
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You can read a Peninsula News Review article about Stuart here: Parks advocate, former teacher running on hope for more stability in North Saanich
North Saanich is a special place — a community defined by its natural beauty and caring people. I’m running for council to protect what makes this place extraordinary, while planning wisely for our shared future.
Let’s keep North Saanich Rural By Nature
Stuart Mackinnon, candidate for North Saanich Council