Iain Black

Iain James Stewart Black (born 1967) is a Canadian politician and business executive who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) from 2005 to 2011, representing Port Moody-Westwood and later Port Moody-Coquitlam as part of the British Columbia Liberal Party caucus. but was unsuccessful in both attempts. He moved to British Columbia in 1994 after marrying his partner Chris;

Business career (1995–2005) Black spent most of his professional career in the technology sector, where he held senior management and executive roles prior to and following his time in public office. He began his career with IBM Canada Ltd., working in sales and marketing.

Political career (2005–2011) Black was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2005 provincial election as a BC Liberal candidate, succeeding Christy Clark in the electoral district of Port Moody-Westwood. He also led the International Business Hosting Program for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. After winning re-election in 2009 for the redistributed riding of Port Moody–Coquitlam, Black was re-assigned as Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development.

Campbell announced his resignation as premier and BC Liberal leader in November 2010; Black supported Kevin Falcon in the ensuing leadership election. During his tenure, the organization eliminated its operating deficit and underwent internal restructuring, and re-branded as the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) in 2016. It also expanded its programming and membership base, and by 2015 its board of directors included more women than men, a distinction among major Canadian business organizations at the time. The organization hosted more than 1,000 events during Black's leadership.

Under Black's leadership, the GVBOT took public positions on a range of economic and policy issues. The organization supported increasing Canada's access to international oil markets, including through the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. In 2018, the GVBOT organized a delegation of supporters to Alberta to demonstrate support for pipeline development. The organization also publicly opposed proposed federal tax changes affecting small businesses in 2017, which were later modified by the federal government.

After leaving GVBOT in April 2019, In 2025, he founded Black Ink Advisory, an advisory firm providing guidance in executive leadership and governance, operational effectiveness and strategy development.

Reentry into politics (2024–present) 2025 federal election In 2024, Black announced his candidacy for the Conservative Party of Canada in the riding of Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam. In the 2025 Canadian federal election, he was defeated by incumbent Liberal MP Ron McKinnon.

2026 BC Conservative leadership election In January 2026, Black announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Community and business involvement Member, Conservative Party of Canada National Economic Growth Council (2025), an advisory body focused on economic policy development. Member, Chair’s Council, Science World British Columbia (2017–2024). Judge, Business in Vancouver Forty Under 40 Awards (2014–2017). Coach, North Coquitlam United Soccer Club (2004–2010).