Friday, 21 August 2015

Mr. Ric McIver - MLA for Calgary-Hays

Heavenly Father, we thank you for MLA, Ric McIver,  Calgary - Hays.  We thank you for his desire to be environmentally responsible in the development of Alberta’s Oil sands and his desire to make it possible for oil companies to continue operating, creating jobs and prosperity we often take for granted.   Please bless Mr.  McIver with the necessary skills and resources he requires as he serves the people of Alberta.  May you grant him the wisdom he needs to fulfill his goals as they line up with your will for this province.   May You further strengthen him and show him clearly the issues that stand before him as he makes decisions that will affect the people of Alberta now and in the future.   In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Ric McIver was elected to his second term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Hays on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services.

During his first term he served as Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour. He also served as a member of the Treasury Board and as a member of the Government’s committee on Operations.

As well he had served as Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation.

Mr. McIver served the residents of Calgary-Hays as the alderman on Calgary city council for ward 12 from 2001 to 2010, a span of three terms. In that time he served on the board of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, the Calgary Police Commission and the Metropolitan Calgary Foundation. He also served as chair of the Calgary Housing Company.

Mr. McIver became an Albertan on July 26, 1981. He has worked in the food industry in many different roles, including national sales manager and sales and marketing manager of different organizations. He has also owned and operated a food distribution and marketing wholesale business.


He is married to Christine, the founder and CEO of the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. Between them they have four children and two grandchildren, all living in Calgary.

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