Shawn has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor Law from the University of Alberta and a French language certificate from the University of Quebec. Labour and Immigration, Deputy Minister He has an undergraduate degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering, and a Masters of Business Administration, both from the Royal Military College of Canada. Pursuant to Article 32 (3)(i)(dd) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, She has a bachelor of science from the University of Regina and is a chartered professional accountant. Every effort has been made to provide proper acknowledgement of original sources. Appointed: August 2019. Mandatory measures are in effect provincewide. Josephine Pon was appointed Minister of Seniors and Housing on April 30, 2019. PRESIDENT HAGE G. GEINGOB APPOINTS THE. Adriana LaGrange was appointed as Alberta’s Education Minister on April 30, 2019. THE PRESIDENCY. evaluate curriculum and … Misbehaving Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro (Photo: Government of Alberta). Kim’s career with the Alberta government spans 2 decades, and includes establishing and co-leading the team that would take on the unprecedented work of creating a system for legalized cannabis in Alberta, establishing and leading teams through wildfire and flood recovery, leading the development of a comprehensive communications framework on natural resource development and serving as director of communications in several ministries. Devin Dreeshen Minister of Agriculture and Forestry . They support the minister and oversee day-to-day operations. Prior to joining Health, Bryce was a senior ADM in Treasury Board and Finance (TBF). Lorna has been a public servant for almost 30 years. Doug Schweitzer was appointed Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation on August 25, 2020. Seniors and Housing, Deputy Minister Inclusive Education A) Issue to be addressed: In the new funding framework (April 2020,) Charter Schools were specifically targeted with a funding formula that is significantly lower than other public and Francophone boards. As Deputy Minister I support the strategic governance, effective oversight and guidance of Alberta's post-secondary sector transformational shift. Palmer leaves his position as assistant deputy minister for Student Programs and Evaluation. His earlier government experience was in the areas of immigration and intergovernmental relations areas. Since joining the Alberta Public Service, Andre has served in a variety of senior leadership roles, most recently as deputy minister Agriculture and Forestry, and as deputy minister of Transportation. Appointed: December 2020. Dennis has extensive experience in the public service throughout Canada. Health, Associate Deputy Minister He also led the government’s response to the 2011 Slave Lake wildfire. Executive Council, Associate Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister, Operations and Intergovernmental Relations Sherry has a bachelor of science from Dalhousie University. Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah (MP) (Deputy minister) Robert Ahomka-Lindsey (Deputy minister) January 27, 2017 –. Appointed: August 2020. Tim joined the public service in 2008. Parliamentary Assistant reports to the Minister. COVID-19 remains a public health threat. Donavon also worked in research and program development at the Gabriel Dumont Institute of Metis Studies and Applied Research from 1983 to 1992. Appointed: March 2020. Justice and Solicitor General, Deputy Minister Lorna Rosen said Monday she is sad to leave her team at … Most of Kate’s public service career has been with the Government of Alberta, where she held the positions of assistant deputy minister of economics and fiscal policy at Treasury Board and Finance, as well as chief economist and many others. The ministry's organizational chart is available in PDF format. Grant was appointed Queen’s Counsel for Alberta in December of 2010 and is a Senior Fellow with the C.D. Alberta’s right-wing UCP government exploits coronavirus pandemic to lay off at least 20,000 education workers. Susan began her career in the public service as a social worker providing support to children and families in the Edmonton Region; she has a bachelor of social work from the University of Calgary. 8 Transportation | Annual Report 2019 – 2020 Ministry Overview Organizational Structure Ministry of Transportation Organizational Overview Minister of Transportation Honourable Ric McIver Deputy Minister Rae‑Ann Lajeunesse Construction Planning, Finance and and Maintenance Tom Loo Assistant Deputy Minister Alberta Transportation Safety Board Brad Rutherford was appointed Military Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces on June 3, 2019. (98 Mb) At the top is the Minister of Education. Shannon has had an extensive career with the Alberta public service, holding various positions in policy, planning and research. She also served in deputy minister roles in the BC ministries of Intergovernmental Relations; Government Communications; Tourism, Skills Training and Labour; and in many senior roles in the federal government. Lora has a background in political science and women’s studies, where she focused her research on the impact of policy decisions to the non-profit sector. Searle Turton was appointed as the Private Sector Union Liaison for the Ministry of Labour and Immigration on May 7, 2020. Justice and Solicitor General, Associate Deputy Minister Children’s Services, Deputy Minister “School authorities should immediately begin to provide notice to educational assistants with the expectation that their services continue until no later than the end of April,” the memo from Deputy Minister Andre Corbould said. She previously worked in municipal government, most recently as a chief financial officer with the City of Edmonton. Muhammad Yaseen was appointed Parliamentary Secretary of Immigration on April 30, 2019. Bev holds a bachelor of education and a bachelor of science. Mandatory measures are in effect provincewide, Cabinet positioned for Alberta’s recovery, Premier Kenney appoints a strong team ready to lead. Natural Gas and Electricity, Associate Deputy Minister Jason Luan Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions . The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) recently held an Alberta Infrastructure Update webinar with Alberta Minister of Infrastructure Prasad Panda and deputy minister Shannon Flint. Energy, Deputy Minister Prior to his appointment, he spent 5 years in Saskatchewan as associate deputy minister of Justice, Corrections and Policing and 8 years in Yukon as deputy minister of Justice. Along with tours and commands overseas in Afghanistan, Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Germany, he held numerous high-level positions in Canada, including command of the Canadian Army and – most recently – Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. Appointed: January 2021. Appointed: January 2021. Jason Luan was appointed Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions on April 30, 2019. Grant also served as Chief of the Policy Coordination Office of Executive Council and as assistant deputy minister of Alberta Justice. He is a graduate of the University of Guelph and of the Canadian Forces College. For her tertiary education, she attended the … Prior to joining Health, Bryce was a senior ADM in Treasury Board and Finance (TBF). Previously, she was deputy minister of Agriculture and Forestry and held five assistant deputy roles. Before joining the Alberta government, Ray worked for the City of Medicine Hat and spent 15 years in the banking and financial services industry. Rae-Ann subsequently held an ADM role in the former Human Services Ministry where she led the Strategic Planning, Policy and Quality Assurance division. Appointed: April 2019. Appointed: April 2019. Prior to his return as deputy minister of Energy, Grant served as associate counsel at Miller Thomson LLP where he provided advice on natural resource and environmental law, administrative law matters, and regulatory processes involving government. Public Service Commission, Deputy Minister and Public Service Commissioner Cabinet ministers are in charge of specific government ministries and are responsible for policy matters and issues related to the day-to-day operation of government. Since joining the Government of Alberta in 2014, Christopher has held assistant deputy minister roles in strategic communications and, most recently, in economic policy in the Policy Coordination Office. This Guide to Education: ECS to Grade 12 should be read in conjunction with the Education Act and associated regulations and the Funding Manual for School Authorities. Appointed: April 2014. Adriana LaGrange Minister of Education . Curtis has held a variety of public service leadership positions including associate deputy solicitor general, assistant deputy minister and executive director. Born in Edmonton and raised in Breton, Alberta, Paul attended Royal Roads Military College and the Royal Military College of Canada. The current Malaysian Minister of Education is Dr. Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, since 10 March 2020.The minister is supported by Deputy Minister of Education, whom are Senator Dato' Dr. Mah Hang Soon and Muslimin Yahaya.The minister administers the portfolio through the Ministry of Education.. Kaycee Madu was sworn in as Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on August 25, 2020. Appointed: April 2019. Prior to his service with the Alberta government, Christopher was director of public affairs for the Ontario Hospital Association and held senior advisor roles in the Government of Ontario. Prior to this appointment, Katherine (Kate) was the deputy minister of Finance and secretary to the Management Board for the Government of Yukon. She is passionate about public service and giving back to the greater community. Appointed: September 2018. It is a pleasure to welcome Marcia Nelson, former Deputy Minister of Executive Council of the Government of Alberta to the University of Calgary effective May 1, 2019 to Oct. 31, 2020. The current Malaysian Minister of Higher Education is Dr. Noraini Ahmad, since 10 March 2020. Previously, he served as deputy minister of Energy from July 2013 to May 2016 and Chair of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission. Alberta Advanced Education was created after the Ministry of Learning was split into the ministries of Education and Advanced Education.. Dale Nally was sworn in as Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity on March 24, 2020. Executive Council, Policy Coordination Office, Deputy Minister Community and Social Services, Deputy Minister This performance emanates from a survey conducted by FAKS, dubbed the ‘Performance of Ministers, 2020.’ The 2020 survey was the 9th edition since FAKS started this project. Shannon is an engaged steward of public service and is proud to serve Albertans throughout her career. Alberta Municipal Affairs is a ministry of the Executive Council of Alberta.Its major responsibilities include assisting municipalities in the provision of local government, administering the assessment of linear property in Alberta, administering a safety system for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment, and managing Alberta's network of municipal and library system boards. Original signed by Andre Corbould, Deputy Minister of Education, August 28, 2020. Dr Mhaule is the Deputy Minister of Basic Education of the Republic of South Africa from 29 May 2019. Andre graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a bachelor of arts and a master of arts. Page Content. Appointed: January 2021. Lorna first joined the Alberta Public Service in January 2015 as the deputy minister of Education. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has an MBA in community economic development. All changes to Alberta Education requirements contained in this document are effective September 1, 2020. Kim Capstick was appointed managing director of Communications and Public Engagement in March 2020. Stephanie holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Appointed: April 2019. "Roger Palmer has done an outstanding job in his 12 years with the department, and most recently as acting deputy minister. He has held senior roles as associate deputy minister of Natural Gas and Electricity, assistant deputy minister for Strategic Policy and assistant deputy minister for Electricity and Sustainable Energy, at Alberta Energy. I Can Speak French! Godfred Dame came top for the number one position together with the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, polling the same respondents. Ric McIver was appointed Minister of Transportation and Deputy House Leader on April 30, 2019. Since joining the Alberta Public Service in 1996, Shannon has held several senior leadership roles, including deputy minister of Community and Social Services, deputy minister of Seniors and Housing, deputy chief of the Policy Coordination Office and assistant deputy minister for 3 departments. A wide variety of jobs require post -secondary Athana has extensive public service experience in federal and provincial governments, including serving as deputy minister of Finance in BC, where she was also responsible for the BC Securities Commission and the credit union regulator, the Financial Institutions Commission. Prior to joining the Alberta government in 2016, Coleen served in a variety of senior leadership roles in the federal government, including as associate deputy minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, deputy secretary to cabinet in the Privy Council Office and assistant deputy minister of environment, industry and finance departments. Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Deputy Minister Ray has previously served in several deputy minister positions since joining the public service 12 years ago. If cases are identified where this has not been done, please notify Alberta Education so appropriate corrective action can be taken. Prasad Panda was appointed Minister of Infrastructure on April 30, 2019. Bev has been with the Government of Alberta since 1994. Andre was also previously appointed as the deputy clerk of Executive Council and deputy secretary to Cabinet. Devin Dreeshen was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Forestry on April 30, 2019. Alberta's cabinet is made up of the following ministers: Jason Kenney was sworn in as Premier of Alberta and Minister of Intergovernmental Relations on April 30, 2019. Rajan Sawhney was appointed Minister of Community and Social Services on April 30, 2019. Deputy Minister reports to the Minister. Appointed: April 2019. She is a product of the prestigious Wesley Girls High School in Cape Coast. Laila Goodridge was appointed Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Alberta's Francophonie on June 23, 2019. Appointed: September 2016. From 1992 to 1995, he worked for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples as the Urban Research and Policy Coordinator. Mark has served in various voluntary roles with the Canadian-American Business Council, Canada-India Business Council, Cardus, the Munk Debates, Canada 2020, Sustainable Prosperity, the Energy Futures Lab, and the Public Policy Forum. Before that, he spent 12 years in private practice and 11 years with the federal government leading teams specializing in tax law and Indigenous issues. Stephanie joined the Government of Alberta in 2003 and has served as a member of the leadership teams for Environment and Parks, Municipal Affairs and Energy. Prior to her deputy minister appointment, she served as assistant deputy minister at Economic Development and Trade and at Environment and Parks. 2 Education | Annual Report 2019 – 2020 Ministry of Education, Government of Alberta | Education 2019–2020 Annual Report ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: August 2020 ISBN: 978-1-4601-4787-0 ISSN: 1918-2864 Note to Readers: Copies of the annual report are available on the Alberta Open Government Portal website www.alberta.ca Prior to his appointment as deputy minister, he was the assistant deputy minister of Legal Services for just over 5 years responsible for the Alberta government’s civil law practice and Legislative Counsel Office. Education of Mrs. Barbara Ayisi Acher. Kate is an economist by profession, with a passion for public policy and public sector leadership. Over 50 years of Pan-Canadian Leadership in Education. Mark Cameron brings almost 3 decades of experience in public policy, business and consulting. Prior to her most recent role as assistant deputy minister of Resource Stewardship within Environment and Parks, Stephanie served as the assistant deputy minister of Energy Policy, assistant deputy minister of Municipal Assessment and Grants, and held executive portfolios related to cumulative effects management, strategy development and foresight, and municipal sustainability. She has been a member of the public service since 1999. Most recently he was executive director of Canadians for Clean Prosperity. The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande, MP, on the occasion of the virtual debate on the Department of Higher Education and Training adjustment budget - NCOP. Nate Glubish Minister of Service Alberta . Roger Palmer has been named deputy minister of Alberta Education. The city’s chief financial officer has resigned to become Alberta’s new deputy minister for education. Environment and Parks, Deputy Minister Alberta Advanced Education was founded on November 25, 2004 by an Order-in-Council, with Dave Hancock serving as inaugural minister. The education of our students is … Sherri has spent more than 2 decades in the Government of Alberta and served in a number of executive roles in the ministries of Treasury Board and Finance, Health, Executive Council, and (former) Human Services. Demetrios Nicolaides was appointed Minister of Advanced Education on April 30, 2019. The Alberta government has appointed an independent panel of experts to help develop new school curriculum across the province, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced Thursday. Martin Long was appointed parliamentary secretary for small business and tourism on October 3, 2020. Rae-Ann joined the Alberta Public Service 25 years ago as a correctional peace officer in the Edmonton Remand Centre. Jason Nixon was appointed Minister of Environment and Parks and House Leader on April 30, 2019. Over his career, he’s held senior positions as assistant deputy minister at Energy, and as deputy minister at Transportation, Justice and Solicitor General, and Service Alberta. Mandatory measures are in effect provincewide, Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women. Minister of Advanced Education New Democratic: Marlin Schmidt: 2 February 2016 April 30, … Appointed: September 2018. Grant Hunter Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction . David previously served as a telecommunications officer with the Canadian Forces. Explore this new professional resource. He also served in executive roles with Ontario Power Generation, BlackBerry, and Hill + Knowlton Strategies. DOCUMENTATION TO DEPUTY MINISTER ANDRE TREMBLAY 1. Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Deputy Minister Andre has over 20 years of public sector experience that includes provincial and municipal governments as well as non-government organizations and academia. Learn more Appointed: October 2019. Communications Branch reports to the Deputy Minister. The Executive Council of Alberta, or more commonly the Cabinet of Alberta, is the Province of Alberta's equivalent to the Cabinet of Canada.The government of the province of Alberta is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy with a unicameral legislature—the Legislative Assembly, which consists of 87 members elected first past the post (FPTP) from single-member constituencies. As you would assume from a deputy minister of education, Mrs. Barbara Ayisi Acher is well educated. Council of Ministers of Education, Canada. Appointed: August 2020 Bryce Stewart joined the Government of Alberta in 2006 and has held several assistant deputy minister (ADM) positions. In addition, Andre served as associate deputy minister of Health, assistant deputy minister of Social Policy at Executive Council and assistant deputy minister of Apprenticeship and Student Aid at Advanced Education. FOLLOWING MINISTERS AND DEPUTY MINISTERS IN. Introduction. Travis Toews was appointed President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance on April 30, 2019. Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy, Innovation and Indigenous Connections Government of Alberta, Ministry of Children's Services Oct 2017 - Sep 2020 3 years Indigenous Relations, Deputy Minister He has a professional Economic Developer designation from the University of Waterloo, and has completed executive leadership programs at Queen’s University and the Ivey School of Business. He holds a baccalaureate in civil engineering, and master’s degrees in both war studies and business administration. Grant Hunter was appointed Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction on April 30, 2019. Bryce has also served as ADM of Budget Development and Reporting in TBF and ADM roles in the Public Service Commission, the former Human Services Ministry, and in the Policy Coordination Office in Executive Council. Shawn has extensive legal and labour relations experience, including a number of years in private legal practice, a decade with the Alberta Labour Relations Board, public sector experience with the federal Department of Justice, and most recently, practicing law and labour relations in the private sector. The Ministry of Education (Namibia), in partnership with our stakeholders, are committed to providing all Namibian residents with equitable access to quality education programmes to develop the abilities of individuals to acquire the knowledge, understanding, skills, values and … Howe Institute and a sessional lecturer at the University of Alberta School of Business. Susan is a strong believer in the benefits of collaborative partnerships that best address challenging and complex needs. She has extensive experience in the social and health sector and she is proud to provide leadership on services for families and children in Alberta. Deputy minister of education appointed. List of ministers. He held various positions with the Government of Canada and was the executive director of the Law Commission of Canada from 1999 to 2004. Susan was formerly the deputy minister of Status of Women and assistant deputy minister for the Delivery Services Portfolio, in Human Services. Kaycee Madu Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Dr Mhaule holds a Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Fort Hare which was preceeded by a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Pretoria. Citing the coronavirus pandemic as a … Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future. David James has been with the Government of Alberta since 2011. deputy minister of education ghana 2020. and Accra,” it said. Academic Qualifications. Ray is a CPA and graduated with a master of business administration and a bachelor of science in agriculture. Prior to joining Alberta’s public service, Paul served as an officer in the Canadian Forces for more than 38 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant-General. Appointed: January 2020. Appointed: April 2019. She holds a master of arts in economics from the University of Calgary and a bachelor of science from Dalhousie University. Lora’s executive leadership experience focuses on building teams to produce results. Serving as a Trustee of the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division for more than 11 years, LaGrange is well positioned to understand the unique needs of the education system. Appointed: April 2019. Adriana LaGrange was appointed as Minister of Education on April 30, 2019. Most recently Rae-Ann has been with Children’s Services, first as the ADM of Strategic Policy and Early Childhood Development and then as the ADM of the Child Intervention Division. Office (s) Officeholder. Health, Deputy Minister Deputy ministers are the most senior public servants in each ministry. Appointed: April 2019. Advanced Education | Annual Report 2019–2020 3 Message from the Minister The Government of Alberta is committed to supporting post -secondary education because it is critical to building a prosperous Alberta with strong economic growth, a modern workforce and a diverse society. Appointed: March 2020. She worked her way through management in Justice and Solicitor General, holding 3 executive director roles before being appointed assistant deputy minister (ADM) of the Justice Services Division in 2014.