Brian Saunderson
IncumbentMinister of Sport
MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament)
Provincial Riding: Simcoe—Grey
Community / Municipality: Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Essa, New Tecumseth, Adjala-Tosorontio
Brian Saunderson is the Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe—Grey, first elected in June 2022 and re-elected with an expanded plurality in the February 2025 general election.
In September 2026, Saunderson was sworn into cabinet as Ontario’s Minister of Sport.
Experience & Public Service
Prior to his appointment as Minister of Sport, Saunderson served in key legislative leadership positions:
- Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
- Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General
- Mayor of the Town of Collingwood (2018–2022)
- Deputy Mayor of Collingwood (2014–2018)
Athletic & Professional Career
Before his career in politics, Brian Saunderson represented Canada on the international athletic stage as a two-time Olympian in rowing (1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games), earning a silver medal at the 1990 World Championships.
Saunderson holds degrees from the University of Toronto, Queen’s University, and Western University, and practiced civil litigation and municipal law in Ontario for over two decades.
Riding Priorities
Saunderson’s provincial work emphasizes balanced regional growth, hospital redevelopments in Collingwood and Alliston, agricultural support for South Simcoe farmers, and infrastructure investments across Georgian Bay communities.
Constituency Office
- Collingwood: 503 Hume Street, Unit 4, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4H8
- Alliston: 40 Victoria Street East, Unit 202, Alliston, ON L9R 1V6