Lord,
we ask you to be with the Honourable Peter Hancock representing
Edmonton-Whitemud. We pray that you would help him in his many duties. Give him
wisdom and guide him in the many plans he has to make. May he be blessed for
his many years of service here in Alberta and feel rewarded for his hard work.
We ask you to also give him clarity in the issues that arise. Amen.
Minister of Human Services
Government House Leader
Dave Hancock is in his fifth term as the Member of the Legislative
Assembly for Edmonton-Whitemud. On May 8, 2012, he was appointed Minister of
Human Services and Government House Leader.
In addition, Dave currently serves as a member of the Operations
Committee and the Cabinet Policy Committee on Public Health & Safety.
Prior to his current appointment, Dave served as Minister of Education,
vice-chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services and as a
member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee and the Treasury Board.
In his third term, Dave served as Minister of Health and Wellness and as
Government House Leader. He was also appointed as a member of the Agenda and
Priorities Committee, Treasury Board, the Legislative Review Committee, the
Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing Committee, and the
Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services.
He has previously served as the Minister of Advanced Education, Minister
of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal
Affairs, and vice-chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Education and
Employment. During each of his terms in office, Dave has served as a member of
Treasury Board and the Agenda and Priorities Committee.
Dave is a lawyer by profession and was a partner with Matheson and
Company, Barristers and Solicitors, before entering public service. He received
an arts degree in political science and economics, and a law degree from the
University of Alberta.
He is a strong believer in giving back to the community. He supports
numerous nonprofit and service organizations as time permits, including Success
By 6, Meals on Wheels, and Kiwanis Club.
Dave was born in Fort Resolution, N.W.T. He lived in Hazelton, B.C., and
the northern Alberta community of Fort Vermilion, graduating from La Crête
Public School before moving to Edmonton to attend university.
He and his wife, Janet, have three children: Ian, Janis and Janine.
May 14, 2012
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