Shadow Minister for Environment, Sustainable Resource Development, and Aboriginal Relations
Born June 19, 1949 in Taber, Alberta
Alberta resident for 45 years
Married 26 years to Laureen, a physician
Three adult children, Kirsten, Tandela and Nathan
Associate Professor of Community Medicine at University of Calgary
Gold Star teaching award 1999; 2003 U of C Medical School
Medical Officer of Health for 15 years in Alberta
Consulting in the Philippines and Europe in primary health care
President of the Society of Alberta Medical Officers of Health
Serves on national board of Physicians for Global Survival
Travelled to Iraq on humanitarian missions three times since 2000
Initiated the Healthy City movement in Calgary in 1986 and chaired it for 10 years
Coaches children’s soccer and basketball
Editor of Christian Medical magazine
The government is not listening to the people - there is a lack of political accountability and trust
I will fight for protection of public funding for health care, fair treatment of teachers, smaller classrooms and protection of the environment
I want to hear your ideas for Calgary Mountain View and Alberta. I value your thoughts, and ask for your support: