Honourable Oneil Carlier - MLA for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne

Father God, Thank you for your call upon Hon. Mr. Oneil Carlier and your hand upon his life as he directs significant decisions in regard to agriculture and forestry for this province. We pray for continuous guidance in the matters that cross his desk and that he is daily encouraged in his faithful service. Bless him with health and vitality. Amen

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

Deputy Government House Leader

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. On February 2, 2016, Mr. Carlier was named 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 geo-technical technician. In addition, Mr. Carlier served as a board member for the Saskatchewan Housing Authorities from 1996 to 1999.

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.