MLA Hon. Joe Ceci, Calgary - Fort

We lift up the Honourable Joe Ceci to you today Lord. As the Finance Minister, we ask that You would grant him supernatural wisdom and direction that will help the people of our province to prosper and do well. Surround him with those that not only have good intentions, but righteous intentions for the well being of the citizens of Alberta. We declare Your supernatural peace to rule where pressure would want to rob him.  Grant him opportunities to rest and be refreshed. We thank You for your protection upon Hon. Joe Ceci, his marriage and family.

Joe Ceci was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Fort, on May 5, 2015. He was appointed to serve as President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance on May 24, 2015.  Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Ceci worked as a public policy manager with a community-based charitable organization in Calgary. Previous to this, he served as a city of Calgary alderman for 15 years.

Recognition for his community service includes a lifetime achievement award for advocacy from the Family and Community Support Services Association, a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, an Alberta centennial medal and nomination for a leadership award from the Alberta College of Social Workers.

He holds a bachelor of social work from the University of Western Ontario and a master of social work from the University of Calgary.  He and his wife, Christine, call Calgary home.

MLA Jon Carson, Edmonton - Meadowlark

Lord our God and Father I thank you for Jon and his commitment to serve in the Alberta Legislature as an MLA.  I pray a covering of peace and protection over him and his family and friends. As we all know, serving in any public capacity comes with pressures and duties that are unique and weighty.  I pray for divine wisdom for Jon. Political leaders are regularly called upon to make very difficult decisions that affect many people. Divine wisdom is available for those who ask God for it (James 1:5). Good decisions will seldom be made without God’s wisdom (Psalm 111:10).  As I pray today and ask the Lord for insight, I also feel compelled to encourage Jon that as he goes about his duties he does so with confidence and equally with compassion.  There are so many people we meet everyday that are hurting and have such damaged lives. I pray that Jon in his role as a leader and representative would be attentive to the needs of those he represents. Amen.

Jon Carson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Meadowlark, on May 5, 2015.

Carson currently serves on the Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

Carson attended postsecondary studies at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, first attaining a diploma in radio and television broadcasting, then later returning for an electrical apprenticeship.

Prior to the election Carson was employed as an electrician.

MLA Hon Oneil Carlier, Whitecourt - Ste. Anne

Today we pray for Hon. Oneil Carlier and thank You for the gifts he has been given to serve his province. May he be strengthened and renewed today as he interacts with his colleagues on both sides of the house. Thank You God for Your love and faithfulness as we pray these prayers in agreement, amen.

Oneil Carlier was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Whitecourt-Ste. Anne, on May 5, 2015. On May 24, 2015 he was appointed as Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. Mr. Carlier has previously served as Deputy Government House Leader.

Prior to his service with the Legislative Assembly he worked for 13 years as a regional representative of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and devoted 20 years to Agriculture Canada as a geotechnical technician.

Other community involvement for Mr. Carlier includes close to a decade of volunteering as a Scout leader with Scouts Canada. Mr. Carlier attended the Labour College of Canada, receiving his certificate in 1997.

Born and raised on a farm in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, he has called Alberta home for over a decade and has lived in Whitecourt-Ste. Anne with his wife, Michèle, since 2010.