Sheldon Clare was elected October 19, 2024, to represent the electoral district of Prince George-North Cariboo as a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
Sheldon was born and resides in Prince George, British Columbia. He is father to two daughters, Elise and Danielle. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of British Columbia, and he achieved cum laude honors in his Master of Arts degree in military history from Norwich University, a military college in Vermont.
Since 1993, Clare has been a part of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) as an English and history instructor and was a faculty contract negotiator for 12 years. During his time at CNC, he was the Chair of the provincial Bargaining Co-ordination Committee for six terms. He also served a term on the CNC Board of Governors.
As a reserve army officer, Clare dedicated over seven years to teaching cadets, and his advocacy led to the establishment of a reserve infantry unit in Prince George, British Columbia. He served two terms as president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 in Prince George and several years as Legion Chair. Sheldon Clare was the national president of Canada’s National Firearms Association (NFA) from 2010-2021. He is also a past multi-term president and director of the Prince George Rod and Gun Club. Sheldon was appointed as a Knight in the Order of St. George April 26, 2025.
Clare has a passion for music and has been a piper who has played with his local band since his teenage years. He also loves the outdoors and has interests in mountaineering, hunting, shooting, and downhill and cross-country skiing. He is a certified Biathlon Canada Technical Delegate, a trained coach and served on the board of Biathlon BC. Sheldon Clare was three-term chairman for the Alpine Club of Canada’s Prince George Section. He was also a key organizer for the rejuvenated Northern Hardware Canoe Race from 2015-2019, preserving local traditions.
Conservative Party Leader Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay appointed Sheldon Clare to serve as conservative caucus House Leader in June 2026. MLA Clare previously held the positions of Deputy Whip, and shadow minister for Environment, Parks, Emergency Preparedness, and Climate Readiness.