Dear Lord, we thank you for Honourable
Dave, bless him has an ambassador for Alberta to the rest of Canada and the
nations. Give him wisdom and excellence as he assists in the direction and
leadership in the ministry of health and wellness. Care for his family as he
travels and serves this province, in Jesus name.
Associate Minister – Wellness (reporting to the Minister of Health)
Honourable Dave Rodney was elected to his third term as a Member of the
Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary-Lougheed on
April 23, 2012. He was appointed to the provincial cabinet on May 8, 2012, as
the new Associate Minister – Wellness for the province of Alberta. Mr. Rodney
has focused his activity on his constituency, but his government work has taken
him across Canada, the US, Europe, and beyond.
In addition, Mr. Rodney has also served on the following agencies,
boards, committees, and commissions:
- Alberta
Energy Representative to the Council of State Governments--USA West &
USA Midwest
- Agenda
and Priorities Committee
- Cabinet
Policy on Energy
- Standing
Committee on Energy
- Cabinet
Policy Committee on Community Services
- Alberta
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (chair)
- Calgary
caucus (chair)
- Standing
Committee on Legislative Offices (chair)
- Standing
Committee on Community Services (chair)
- Public
Accounts (deputy chair)
- International
Development and Governance Advisory
- Cabinet
Policy on Public Health and Safety
- Standing
Committee on Public Health and Safety
- Cabinet
Policy Committee on Managing Growth Pressures
- Charitable
Casino Funds Re-distribution
- Community
Spirit Program
- Provincial
Grants Review
- Legislature
Grounds Renewal
- Special
Standing Committee on Members’ Services
- Southern
Alberta Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces
- Calgary
Stampede Board of Directors
- Robert
Bateman’s “Get To Know Your Wild Neighbours”
- Strategic
Tourism Marketing Council
- National
Public Health Goals Re-evaluation
Other past committee work includes:
- Futures
Summit
- Youth
parliament and model United Nations
- Mayor’s
committee charter member: Turn Off the Violence and Peace Heroes
Mr. Rodney’s Legislature motions for the spring 2010 session:
Be it resolved the Legislative Assembly urge the government:
- To
reach an agreement with applicable levels of government regarding the
south west portion of the Calgary ring road in 2010, with construction to
begin in 2011.
- To
introduce hands-free mobile device legislation in order to reduce the
instances of distracted driving.
In the Assembly Mr. Rodney has sponsored the following bills:
- Bill
201: Smoke-free Places Act, 2005
- Bill
21: Hotel Room Tax (Tourism Levy) Amendment Act, 2005
- Bill
PR1: Burns Memorial Trust Amendment Act, 2006
- Bill
5: Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
- Bill
13: Access to the Future Amendment Act, 2007
- Bill
42: Insurance Amendment Act, 2007
- Bill
206: Alberta Personal Income Tax (Physical Activity Credit) Amendment Act,
2008 (awaiting proclamation)
- Bill
203: Alberta Get Outdoors weekend Act, 2011
Mr. Rodney’s accomplishments, education and work history:
- The
first Canadian to have reached the summit of Mount Everest twice
- International
keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, world-wide adventure guide
- Founder/President/CEO
of SpiritQuest Enterprises Inc.,incorporated 1997
- Over
20 documentaries and books, including work with National Geographic, BBC
and Oprah Winfrey
- A
bachelor of arts with distinction (1987) and bachelor of education after
degree (1988), University of Saskatchewan
- MRE
with distinction, Newman college in Edmonton
- Thirteen
years as an educator and administrator in Canada, Nepal and the West Indies
- Three
terms as an Employment and Immigration Canada placement officer
- Cofounder
of the Top of the World Society for Children with his wife, Jennifer
Mr. Rodney has been awarded many honours, including;
- Presidential
Who’s Who of Leaders and Executives, 2011
- Honourary
Chair: Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Honourary
Chair: KidSport Calgary
- 100
Alumni of Influence, University of Saskatchewan, 2007
- Listed
in Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People, Alberta Venture Magazine, 2005
- Humanitarian
of the Year, University of Saskatchewan, 2004
- Houston
WorldFest Awards gold medallion for best biodocumentary, Back to Everest
The Dave Rodney Story,2004
- Queen’s
Golden Jubilee Medal for community service,2002
- Rodney
Ridge has been dedicated in his hometown (2002), where he is also in the
Sports Hall of Fame
- Top
40 under 40,Calgary Magazine, 2001
- International
award-winning business/education/media/public web program Adventure
Everest Online´97
- Special
achievement award, city of Calgary, 1997
- Pan-Canadian
and Reader’s Digest national teacher of the year nominee (1990s)
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