Martin Long (politician)
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Martin Long is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of West Yellowhead as a member of the United Conservative Party.[1]
Martin Long | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta West Yellowhead | |
Assumed office April 16, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Eric Rosendahl |
Personal details | |
Born | August 4, 1977 Liverpool, NS |
Political party | United Conservative Party |
Occupation | Pulp and paper mill operator |
Mr. Long was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business on October 24, 2022, and formerly served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism.[2]
As a legislator, Mr. Long has been a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.[3] In addition to this, Mr. Long participated in the Alberta Joint Working Group on MMIWG (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls) which resulted in the 113 Pathways to Justice Report.[4]
In his elected position, responsible resource development has been a focus. He chairs the Upper-Smoky Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force[5] and advocates both industry and conservation in his constituency;[6] most notably in relation to the Mountain Pine Beetle.[7]
Mr. Long’s volunteer involvement includes Chairing Tennille's Hope Community Kitchen board of directors for the duration of the year 2019.[8]