Honourable George VanderBurg, Whitecourt-Ste. Anne

Dear Lord, I pray for the Honourable George VanderBurg as he represents the people of Whitecourt, Alberta. We pray that you will continue to guide him in his daily work. May he know that the long hours he puts in serving are appreciated. We pray as well that you would show your love to his family and keep them healthy and safe. Amen.

Associate Minister of Seniors (reporting to the Minister of Health)

George VanderBurg was elected to his fourth term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012, he was named Associate Minister of Seniors (reporting to the Minister of Health). During his third term he was sworn in as Minister of Seniors.

In addition, Mr. VanderBurg served as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Public Health & Safety, the Canadian Energy Research Institute.

In April 2006 Mr. VanderBurg was appointed Minister of Government Services. In August 2006 he was also appointed Acting Minister of Innovation and Science. Both positions were held until December 2006.

Mr. VanderBurg has also served as a member of the following:

• Personal Information Protection Act Review Committee (deputy chair)
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices Committee
• Standing Committee on Government Services
• Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta (chair)
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts (vice-chair)
• Advisory Council on Electricity
• Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
• Standing Committee on Private Bills
• Standing Policy Committee on Agriculture and Municipal Affairs
• MLA Tourism Funding Review Committee
• School Construction and Operating Review Committee
• Roles and Responsibilities Committee, Municipal Affairs
• MLA Precious Minerals and Mines Strategy Committee
• Northlands Park Board (director)
• Transmission Advisory Commission (chair)

Prior to becoming the MLA for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne in 2001, Mr. VanderBurg served 15 years in municipal politics. He served as the mayor of Whitecourt for almost nine years and spent six as a town councillor.

Over the years Mr. VanderBurg was an active Rotarian, and he and his wife, Liz, were successful owners and operators of various businesses in northern Alberta. He was president of the Whitecourt Chamber of Commerce and was the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce president’s award. Mr. VanderBurg has also been named Whitecourt’s citizen of the year and been awarded the Alberta Chamber of Commerce small business of the year award.

Mr. VanderBurg and his wife have been married for 35 years, have two sons, Kris (Amanda) and Jake (Crystal) and live in Whitecourt.

May 14, 2012