Ernie Klassen

Ernie Klassen is a Canadian politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for the electoral district of South Surrey—White Rock, having been elected in the 2025 federal election. Prior to his federal mandate, he served as a city councillor for White Rock, a position he held starting in 2022. Klassen, who is openly gay, was previously active in the community as the president of the White Rock Pride Society. In 2024, he was slated to run as a provincial candidate for BC United before the party suspended its campaign. He is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.