Rob Renner

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name = Rob Renner
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birth_date = October 6, 1954
birth_place = Medicine Hat, Alberta
residence = Medicine Hat, Alberta
office = MLA for Medicine Hat
term_start = 1993
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predecessor = Jim Horsman
successor = incumbent
party = Progressive Conservative
alma_mater = University of Calgary
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Robert William Renner (born October 6, 1954 in Medicine Hat, Alberta) is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Medicine Hat as a Progressive Conservative.

Early life

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.

Political career

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 is vice-chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Resources and the Environment, and 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 sought to manage the cumulative impacts of industy on the environment and renew "Water for Life", Alberta’s water management framework.

Personal life

Renner helped champion improvements to the historic downtown Medicine Hat streetscape and is a former president of the Downtown Business Association. He held the position of Director of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce and was a member of Medicine Hat’s Rotary and Jaycee Clubs.cite web|url=http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=mla_bio&rnumber=68|title=Renner's Legislative Assembly of Alberta biography]

Election results

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