Ronald McKinnon (born August 8, 1951) is a

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politician, who was elected to represent the riding of

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in the

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in the 2015 federal election, and was re-elected in

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and

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Early life

Born in Alberta, McKinnon holds a Bachelor of Science from the

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and an honours diploma in Computer Technology from the

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Political career

A supporter of electoral reform, McKinnon has proposed Canada adopting a

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voting system. In the

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McKinnon introduced Bill C-224, the ''Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act'' in the House of Commons on February 22, 2016. The bill amends the ''

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'' to grant immunity for possession of controlled substances when someone calls for emergency medical assistance when someone is experiencing a drug overdose, so fear of arrest will not prevent people from seeking the necessary medical care. The bill was adopted on May 4, 2017 with all parties supporting the bill.

Personal life

He is married to Christine and has two daughters, Katherine and Sarah.

Electoral record

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