Monday, 31 August 2015

Mr. Chris Nielsen - MLA for Edmonton-Decore

Lord, we are grateful for MLA Chris Nielsen. We pray that he would sense Your love and encouragement. Renew his strength and vision for the work You have called him to do. We ask that You will continue to give Mr. Nielsen Your discernment and wisdom. Bless him and his family with good health and protection. In Jesus Name, Amen

Chris Nielsen was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Decore, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services. He is also a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Nielsen worked as a shipper/receiver for 26 years, beginning in 1990. During his extensive career he represented his colleagues as shop steward for 15 years and filled various committee positions within local 401 of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.

Mr. Nielsen's community work also includes volunteering with the Children's Heart Society in a variety of capacities, including as secretary and as director.

He studied engineering design at NAIT from 1986 to 88.


Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he and his family have called Edmonton home since 1982.

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