Mr. Sohail Quadri - MLA for Edmonton-Mill Woods

God we are thankful for this new day and are remembering MLA Sohail Quadri of Edmonton – Millwoods in prayer today.  We know that You are faithful to answer our prayer for wisdom and understanding for what is best overall for his constituency and the strength to carry out all the tasks before him.  May he know that he is making a significant contribution in his community and he is diligent to communicate and listen to them concerning their needs.  May Your blessing also rest upon him and his family.  Amen.

Sohail Quadri was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Mill Woods on April 23, 2012. In addition to his various responsibilities as an MLA he presently serves as Legislative Secretary to the Premier (reporting to the Premier) and is on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• Private Members’ Business Committee
• Montana-Alberta Bilateral Advisory Council
• Results Based Budgeting – Economic Development Challenge Panel

Previously Mr. Quadri served as deputy chair of the Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee, deputy chair of the Select Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee, and as a member of the Standing Committees on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

With a bachelor's degree in commerce, Mr. Quadri found success as a local entrepreneur and small-business owner for several years before deciding to dedicate his time between politics and volunteering.

An advocate of many cultural and social events in the capital region, Mr. Quadri devotes a large portion of his time to volunteering. He is an active member of the Lions Club and was a founding member of the Millwoods Cricket Club. He sat on the board of directors for the Society to Defy Enmity Encourage Peace and the board of directors of the South Asian Long Term Care Foundation. In addition, he is known for his extensive fundraising in support of various humanitarian and relief efforts locally and abroad.

Mr. Quadri is an innate family man. He is very close to his extended family his three brothers, one sister, nieces and nephews.