Ernie Klassen

Ernie Klassen is a Canadian politician serving as the member of Parliament for South Surrey—White Rock since 2025. A member of the Liberal Party, he was first elected in the 2025 federal election. When elected as a member of Parliament, Klassen was serving as a city councillor in White Rock. He was elected to that post in 2022.

Political career Klassen, who is openly gay, was previously the president of the White Rock Pride Society.

Klassen was elected to White Rock city council on October 15, 2022.

In 2024, BC United announced that Klassen was slated to be its candidate for Surrey South in the 2024 British Columbia provincial election. On August 28, 2024, BC United leader Kevin Falcon suspended its campaign and withdrew its candidates.

In 2025, Klassen was elected as member of Parliament for South Surrey—White Rock for the Liberal Party of Canada, defeating incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Electoral record