Meet Brian Saunderson

Brian has been the member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe-Grey since 2022.

As he begins his second consecutive term in office, Brian also serves as Parliamentary Assistant to Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and to Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Before entering Provincial politics, Brian served as the Mayor of Collingwood from 2018-22 and before that as Deputy Mayor from 2014 -18.

Prior to public service, Brian practiced law for 22 years and taught Business Law and Ethics at Georgian College, Barrie Campus as a part-time instructor from 2012-14.

Brian and his wife, Susie, live in Collingwood and have three adult sons.

Brian was an elite athlete having rowed with the Canadian Rowing Team from 1984-92. He competed in two Olympic Games and three World Championships winning a silver medal in 1990 as a member of the men’s heavyweight eight.