The Honourable Rona Ambrose

Minister of Labour

Edmonton–Spruce Grove (Alberta)

Rona Ambrose was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2004 and re-elected in 2006 and 2008. In February 2006, she was appointed Minister of the Environment and in January 2007, she was named President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification.

Prior to her election, Ms. Ambrose worked in the Alberta public service. She was a political columnist and has worked as an independent consultant on public policy issues.

Ms. Ambrose has a long history of volunteering for causes that improve the lives of women including the Edmonton Women’s Shelter, the Status of Women Action Group, and the Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse Centre.

A graduate from the University of Victoria, Ms. Ambrose also holds a Master of Arts from the University of Alberta. 

Ms. Ambrose is passionate about informing young Canadians on the important role that politics can play in their lives.

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