Sundre-area MLA Jason Nixon is Alberta’s new minister of Environment and Parks. He was sworn in during a ceremony in Edmonton on Tuesday morning.
Nixon was first elected as Wildrose MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre in 2015, and re-elected as United Conservative MLA in the riding on April 16.
The Environment and Parks ministry deals with such things as environmental approvals, fish and wildlife, lands, and parks.
Nixon, 38, is a Sundre-area resident and was born in Calgary. He holds a bachelor of commerce (accounting major) degree, and a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration.
Nixon issued the following statement following the swearing in ceremony:
“Serving as the Minister of Environment and Parks as well as Government House Leader is a tremendous honour. I am incredibly grateful to Premier Kenney for the opportunity to serve Albertans under his leadership. Today’s swearing in ceremony with Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour Lois Mitchell, was an unforgettable experience. I commit to always putting Albertans first in the decision-making process. Alberta has a proud history of environmental stewardship, and the United Conservative Caucus recognizes that conservation, economic activity, and recreation are all important functions that can and should support each other.”
Other cabinet ministers include Doug Schweitzer (justice), Tyler Shandro (health), Ric McIver (transportation), Devin Dreeshen (agriculture).
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