Ric McIver
| Ric McIver | |
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| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Interim |
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| Assumed office May 11, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Prentice |
| Minister of Infrastructure | |
| In office December 6, 2013 – May 24, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Wayne Drysdale |
| Succeeded by | Brian Mason |
| Minister of Transportation for the Government of Alberta | |
| In office May 8, 2012 – December 6, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Ray Danyluk |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Drysdale |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Hays | |
| Assumed office April 23, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Art Johnston |
| City of Calgary Alderman Ward 12 | |
| In office 2001–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Sue Higgins |
| Succeeded by | Shane Keating |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard William McIver August 28, 1958 [1] Woodstock, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Christine McIver |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Calgary, Alberta |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Richard William "Ric" McIver (born August 28, 1958) is a politician and businessman from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, who has served on Calgary City Council and in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
McIver held his post on Calgary City Council from his election in October 2001 until his run for mayor in October 2010.[2] On April 21, 2010, he announced his intentions to run for mayor in the October 2010 municipal election.[3]
He came in second in the mayoral election, garnering over 112,000 votes.
In December 2011, McIver ran at the provincial level against MLA Art Johnston for the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta nomination in the Calgary-Hays constituency. McIver defeated the incumbent by a margin of 285 votes, taking the election 406–121. In the provincial election on April 23, 2012, McIver was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He was Minister of Infrastructure in the provincial cabinet until resigning on May 6, 2014 to run in the Progressive Conservative leadership election.[4]
On May 11, 2015, following the party's defeat in the 2015 provincial election and the resulting resignation of premier and party leader Jim Prentice, McIver was named interim leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party.
Political career[edit]
McIver began his first term as Ward 12 Alderman in October 2001. He was acclaimed to a second term in 2004. In the 2007 election, he again faced opposition at the ballot box but was re-elected with a 91% majority.[5]
McIver contested the mayoral election in October 2010, finishing second with over 112,000 votes.
In December 2011, McIver was nominated as the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta candidate in Calgary-Hays, to run in the next provincial election.
On April 23, 2012, McIver was elected into the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, receiving 8,614 votes out of 15,642 (55.07%) to become just the second representative for the Calgary-Hays district since its creation.
Following the election, McIver was appointed Alberta's Minister of Transportation and was sworn in on May 8, 2012. McIver was also named to the Government of Alberta's Treasury Board Committee. He also served on the Government's Operations and Policy Cabinet Committee. McIver was the first Minister of Transportation for Alberta to be selected from one of its major cities.
In a cabinet shuffle in December 2013, he became Minister of Infrastructure.[6]
McIver resigned from cabinet in 2014 in order to stand in the Alberta Progressive Conservative Association's leadership election following the resignation of Premier Alison Redford. He placed second with 11.7% of the vote, losing to Jim Prentice.[7]
Committees and boards[edit]
During his time on city council, McIver served on the following civic boards and committees:[8]
- Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services, Chair
- Standing Policy Committee on Finance and Corporate Services
- Land and Asset Strategy Committee
- Family and Community Support Services, Chair
- Provincial Justice Policy Advisory Committee
- Audit Committee
- Emergency Management Committee, Chair
- Aldermanic Office Coordinating Committee
- Calgary Police Commission
- Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, Vice President
Controversy[edit]
In June of 2014 McIver attended the controversial March for Jesus. He later made claim to not share in the group's anti-gay beliefs after attending the march for the fourth consecutive year. [9]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/McIver/3178995/story.html Ric McIver: Bio (Calgary Herald)
- ^ "Bio « Ric McIver". Ric McIver. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
- ^ Guttormson, Kim (2010-03-31). "Mayoral candidates expected to step up". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
- ^ "McIver resigns cabinet post, likely to enter Alberta PC leadership race". Globe and Mail. May 6, 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
- ^ McIver site
- ^ "Premier Alison Redford shuffles cabinet". CBC News. December 6, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- ^ "Alberta PC leadership vote: Jim Prentice wins on 1st ballot". CBC News. September 6, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
- ^ "Biography of Alderman Ric McIver". The City of Calgary. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
- ^ "Ric McIver defends March for Jesus attendance". CBC News. June 16, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
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