Thursday, 22 September 2016

Mr. Chris Nielsen - MLA for Edmonton-Decore

Dear God, we pray for Mr. Chris Nielsen as he represents Edmonton-Decore. We are grateful for his diligent work and we pray that you would continue to give him important keys so that his work is even more effective. Grant him favour with those he works with and give him wisdom and insight into the issues and decisions that he attends to today. In your 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 a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship, the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee, as well as the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

He previously served 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.

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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