Thursday, 24 October 2013

Honourable Robin Campbell; West Yellowhead

Heavenly Father thank you for Hon. Robin Campbell.   May he know Your helping hand on him with patience, as he walks through his day of committee meetings, serving the people of Alberta, overseeing the House and the challenges that will face him.    Bless him today, Lord, with peace, in Jesus Name, Amen.

Minister of Aboriginal Relations

Deputy House Leader

Mr. Campbell was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for West Yellowhead on April 23, 2012. Mr. Campbell currently serves as Minister of Aboriginal Relations, Deputy House Leader and as a member of the Treasury Board. He was first elected in 2008.

Prior to becoming a Cabinet Minister, Mr. Campbell served as Chief Government Whip and Deputy Government Whip. He also chaired the Northern Alberta Development Council.

Mr. Campbell attended Laurentian University from 1974 to 1978 graduating with a Bachelor of Science. He spent many years lecturing at Universities and conferences across the country about labour relations issues.

Prior to entering provincial politics, Mr. Campbell was the president of the local United Mine Workers of America and worked as an appeals commissioner with the Workers’ Compensation Board. He was also a member of the Alberta Labour Relations Board and the Environmental Protection Advisory Committee.

Mr. Campbell was also a key participant in the Cheviot hearings, representing the Hinton and District Chamber of Commerce, Alberta Council for Sustainable Communities and the Environment and the United Mine Workers.

In the summer of 2013, Mr. Campbell was recognized by Treaty 7 Management Corporation and supporting Chiefs for his work with First Nations. During a ceremony in Calgary, Mr. Campbell was given a ceremonial headdress and the Blackfoot name Mak-Koyii-Sa-Pii, meaning "Wolf Charger."

Mr. Campbell currently resides in Jasper.


September 25, 2013.

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