Mr. Peter Sandhu - MLA for Edmonton-Manning

Lord God we thank You for MLA Peter Sandhu and for the strength to continue to serve the people of our Province.  Thank You for his unique gifts and for the experience that he brings to the role he fills in government.  It is our prayer today that he would have the ability to make the best possible decisions for the communities he represents.  We pray that You would bless him for his efforts.  In Your Holy Name,  Amen.

Mr. Sandhu was elected to his second term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Manning on April 23, 2012. He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Previously, he served on the following Standing Committees:

• Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
• Privileges, Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Alberta’s Economic Future
• Private Bills
• Finance

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Sandhu had significant experience as a businessman and community leader. He sits on the boards of several community-based organizations and has volunteered for the following organizations:

• East Indian Community Council
• Indo-Canadian Liaison Committee
• Sikh Federation of Edmonton (former president)
• Masters Games Kabaddi Committee

An active member of his community, Mr. Sandhu was the recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, recognizing his contribution to the city and province, and was also an Alberta Centennial Ambassador in 2005.

Mr. Sandhu was born in Manawan, India in the Punjab Province. He immigrated to Canada in 1979, and married his wife Kamal in 1984. They have three children: Preetinder, Bhavneet and Inderdeep.