Monday 23 November 2015

Honourable Kathleen Ganley - MLA for Calgary-Buffalo

Heavenly Father we are grateful for the Honourable Ms. Kathleen Ganley as she serves the people of Calgary – Buffalo.  Give her Your wisdom as she fulfills her role as Minister of Justice and Solicitor as well as the significant role of Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.  May she be surrounded by wise counsellors who also stand out as good leaders, excelling in their work.  Thank You that Ms. Ganley has pursued this calling here in our blessed Province and may every good deed she does be returned with blessings on her and her family.   Amen.

Minister of Justice and Solicitor General

Minister of Aboriginal Relations

Kathleen Ganley was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Buffalo, on May 5, 2015. She was appointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General and Minister of Aboriginal Relations on May 24, 2015.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Ms. Ganley worked with a private law firm as an associate, specializing in labour, employment and human rights law. Previous to this, she articled with the Provincial Court of Alberta from June 2011 to March 2012.

Before beginning her legal career, Ms. Ganley spent a summer as a caseworker with student legal assistance and as a research assistant with RESOLVE Alberta, a research network focused on ending violence against women.

An avid volunteer, over the years she has donated her time to participating in a variety of community activities, including providing student legal assistance, delivering patient care at the Foothills hospital, coaching swimming, counselling children's day camp and assisting with community theatre.

In addition to receiving a number of scholarships and bursaries, Ms. Ganley was awarded the department of philosophy silver medallion and the University of Calgary undergraduate merit award.


Along with a juris doctor degree from the University of Calgary, she also holds a bachelor of arts in philosophy and a bachelor of science in psychology.

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