A Progressive Conservative, Scott, a merchant by profession, was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1965 federal election representing the Ontario riding of Victoria. The riding was renamed Victoria—Haliburton, and Scott was re-elected as its Member of Parliament (MP) in seven successive elections.
A Progressive Conservative, Scott, who worked in trade, was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1965 representing the Ontario riding of Victoria. Later renamed Victoria—Haliburton, Scott became a Member of Parliament (MP) for this riding in seven successive elections.