Jackie Tegart (born March 20 1957) is a Canadian politician who has served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of British Columbia for the electoral district of Fraser‑Nicola since the 2013 provincial election. She is affiliated with the BC Liberal Party, which was renamed BC United in 2023.
Political career
- Election to the Legislative Assembly: Tegart was first elected in the May 2013 provincial election, defeating the incumbent NDP MLA. She was subsequently re‑elected in the 2017 and 2020 elections, maintaining representation of the Fraser‑Nicola riding.
- Party affiliation: Throughout her tenure, she has sat with the BC Liberal caucus (now BC United), the centre‑right party that has historically formed the official opposition to the New Democratic Party (NDP) government in British Columbia.
- Legislative work: As an MLA, Tegrow has participated in various parliamentary committees, including those related to education, transportation, and natural resources, and has advocated for issues pertinent to her largely rural constituency, such as regional economic development, infrastructure improvements, and resource management.
Background and prior experience
Before entering provincial politics, Tegart worked as a teacher and was actively involved in local governance. She served as a municipal councillor for the district municipality of Lillooet and held positions on local school boards, contributing to community‑level decision‑making and educational oversight.
Personal and public profile
Tegart resides in the Fraser‑Nicola region and is known for her engagement with constituents on matters affecting the district’s agricultural, forestry, and tourism sectors. She maintains a public presence through constituency outreach, local events, and legislative advocacy.
Note: Information presented reflects publicly documented facts up to the knowledge cutoff date of June 2024.
