Russell Fraser

Russell Gordon Fraser (March 1, 1934 – May 23, 2024) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1983 to 1991, as a Social Credit member for the constituency of Vancouver South.

Russell Gordon Fraser
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Vancouver South
In office May 5, 1983 – October 17, 1991 Serving with Stephen Rogers
Preceded by	Peter Hyndman
Succeeded by	Riding Abolished
Personal details
Born	(1934-03-01)March 1, 1934 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Died	May 23, 2024(2024-05-23) (aged 90)
Political party	Social Credit Party of British Columbia
Spouse	Jone Fraser
Residence	West Vancouver
Profession	Engineer, Politician

Fraser served as Attorney General of British Columbia from 1990 to 1991.^[1] After Premier Bill Vander Zalm's resignation in 1991, he was considered for interim leader of the party (and thus premier), but lost the caucus vote to Rita Johnston by 21–17.^[2] During his time in the Legislature, he also served as Minister of Post-Secondary Education (1986) and Solicitor General of British Columbia (1989 to 1990).

Fraser died on May 23, 2024, at the age of 90.^[3]