Mr. Matt Jeneroux - MLA for Edmonton-South West

Lord God we pray that you would support MLA Matt Jeneroux with continued direction and guidance as he goes about his work in the constituency and in the Legislature.  Thank You also that as he is out on the road that while he travels he would be made aware of how our leaders can better serve the people of our province and meet their needs.  Bless him with a refreshing summer and enjoyable times with those who matter most to him.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Matt Jeneroux was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-South West on April 23, 2012.

Mr. Jeneroux currently holds several appointments, including membership on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices, chair
• Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship results-based budgeting challenge panel, chair
• Wellness results-based budgeting challenge panel, chair
• Youth Secretariat, chair
• Youth Advisory Panel, chair
• Alberta Film Advisory Council, co-chair
• Treasury Board
• Education Act Regulatory Review Committee
• Electricity Retail Market Review Committee implementation team
• Standing Committee on Families and Communities
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Mr. Jeneroux was also successful in passing a private Member’s Bill on compassionate care leave (2012), which provides a leave of absence for caregivers taking care of their terminally ill loved ones, the first of its kind in Alberta. The Bill became law on May 27, 2013, upon royal assent by the Lieutenant Governor, and the law came into force on February 1, 2014.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Mr. Jeneroux attended the University of Alberta, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 2004.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Jeneroux worked with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Alberta Blue Cross, the ministry of Alberta Environment, and the government of Canada.

Mr. Jeneroux has volunteered with numerous organizations, including United Way, Alberta Winter Games, Rotary Club, Blackmud Creek Community League, Canadian Blood Services, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Federal Youth Network. Additionally, Mr. Jeneroux chaired the city of Edmonton Naming Committee from 2007 to 2012 and also participated on the board of directors for Goodwill Industries of Alberta.

Mr. Jeneroux is a father to two young daughters.