The Honourable Ron Liepert, MLA, became a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 2004, for the constituency of Calgary-West. On March 13, 2008, he was sworn in as Minister of Health and Wellness. He had previously served as Minister of Education. Mr. Liepert served as the Trade Director of Western U.S. Operations for Alberta Economic Development, from 1986 to 1991. In 1991, he joined Telus and was involved in the company’s negotiations to purchase ED TEL and the BC TEL merger. As, MLA, Minister Liepert chaired the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund committee; co-chaired the Film Advisory Council; and was a member of the Local Authorities Election Act special committee review team.

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