Rob Renner
| Rob Renner | |
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| MLA for Medicine Hat | |
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In office 1993–2012 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Horsman |
| Succeeded by | Blake Pedersen |
| Minister of the Environment in the Alberta government | |
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In office December 15, 2006 – October 12, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Guy Boutilier |
| Succeeded by | Diana McQueen |
| Minister of Municipal Affairs in the Alberta government | |
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In office November 25, 2004 – December 15, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Guy Boutilier |
| Succeeded by | Ray Danyluk |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 6, 1954 Medicine Hat, Alberta |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Medicine Hat, Alberta |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary |
| Website | www.robrenner.ca |
Robert William Renner (born October 6, 1954 in Medicine Hat, Alberta) is a Canadian politician and was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Medicine Hat as a Progressive Conservative.
Renner was born October 6, 1954 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He graduated from the University of Calgary in 1976 with a Bachelor of Commerce. Before entering provincial politics, Renner owned and operated a family florist business in Medicine Hat.
Renner was first elected in the 1993 Alberta general election. During his political tenure, Renner has served in numerous capacities; including, member of Treasury Board, Chief Government Caucus Whip, president of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, chair of the Health Professions Act Implementation Steering Committee, and co-chair of the Automobile Insurance Implementation Team.
On March 13, 2008, Renner was sworn into his second term as Minister of Alberta Environment, a position that he has held since December 15, 2006. Renner also serves as Deputy Government House Leader, vice-chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Resources and the Environment, and as a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee. Renner was Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs from 2004–2006.
Since becoming Minister of Alberta Environment, Renner has overseen the development of Alberta’s 2008 Climate Change Strategy, released in January 2008. During the Spring 2007 Legislature session, Renner led Bill 3 - The Climate Change and Emissions Management Amendment Act, 2007 - creating the first-ever legislated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in North America. Renner has also renewed Water for Life, Alberta's water management framework, and he continues to develop the cumulative effects environmental management system.
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