Rob Renner

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Robert William Renner ECA (born 6 October 1954) is a Canadian politician and was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Medicine Hat as a Progressive Conservative.

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The Honourable
Rob Renner
MLA for Medicine Hat
In office
1993–2012
Preceded byJim Horsman
Succeeded byBlake Pedersen
Minister of the Environment in the Alberta government
In office
15 December 2006  12 October 2011
Preceded byGuy Boutilier
Succeeded byDiana McQueen
Minister of Municipal Affairs in the Alberta government
In office
25 November 2004  15 December 2006
Preceded byGuy Boutilier
Succeeded byRay Danyluk
Personal details
Born (1954-10-06) 6 October 1954 (age 70)
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Residence(s)Medicine Hat, Alberta
Alma materUniversity of Calgary
Websitewww.robrenner.ca
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Early life

Renner was born 6 October 1954, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He graduated from the University of Calgary in 1976 with a Bachelor of Commerce. Before entering provincial politics, Renner owned and operated a family florist business in Medicine Hat.

Political career

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Renner was first elected in the 1993 Alberta general election. During his political tenure, Renner has served in numerous capacities; including, member of Treasury Board, Chief Government Caucus Whip, president of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, chair of the Health Professions Act Implementation Steering Committee, and co-chair of the Automobile Insurance Implementation Team.

Renner was Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs from 2004 to 2006, during this time he ordered the inspection of the 2004 Calgary municipal election results in Ward 10 on allegations of electoral fraud.[1]

On 13 March 2008, Renner was sworn into his second term as Minister of Alberta Environment, a position that he has held since 15 December 2006. Renner also serves as Deputy Government House Leader, vice-chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Resources and the Environment, and as a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee.

Since becoming Minister of Alberta Environment, Renner has overseen the development of Alberta's 2008 Climate Change Strategy, released in January 2008. During the Spring 2007 Legislature session, Renner led Bill 3 - The Climate Change and Emissions Management Amendment Act, 2007 - creating the first-ever legislated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in North America. Renner has also renewed Water for Life, Alberta's water management framework, and he continues to develop the cumulative effects environmental management system.[citation needed]

Personal life

Renner helped champion improvements to the historic downtown Medicine Hat streetscape and is a former president of the Downtown Business Association. He held the position of Director of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce and was a member of Medicine Hat's Rotary, Freemasonry and Jaycee Clubs.[2]

Election results

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1993 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeRob Renner4,94139.01%-1.99%
LiberalGarth Vallely4,79037.82%4.76%
New DemocraticBob Wanner2,36618.68%-7.25%
Social CreditMarcel Guay5684.48%
Total 12,665
Rejected, spoiled and declined 38
Eligible electors / turnout 22,66556.05%2.60%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -3.37%
Source(s)
Source: "Medicine Hat Official Results 1993 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
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1997 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeRob Renner5,85351.67%12.66%
LiberalTrevor Butts3,23228.53%-9.29%
Social CreditDale Glasier1,17710.39%5.91%
New DemocraticGeorge Peterson1,0659.40%-9.28%
Total 11,327
Rejected, spoiled and declined 42
Eligible electors / turnout 23,86847.63%-8.41%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing 10.97%
Source(s)
Source: "Medicine Hat Official Results 1997 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
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2001 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeRob Renner8,10962.08%10.41%
LiberalKaren Charlton4,16631.89%3.36%
New DemocraticLuke Lacasse7876.03%-3.38%
Total 13,062
Rejected, spoiled and declined 60
Eligible electors / turnout 25,36051.74%4.11%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing 3.52%
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2004 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeRob Renner5,26149.97%-12.11%
LiberalKaren Charlton3,41932.47%0.58%
Alberta AllianceScott Cowan1,06010.07%
New DemocraticDiana Arnott5475.20%-0.83%
Social CreditJonathan Lorentzen2422.30%
Total 10,529
Rejected, spoiled and declined 81
Eligible electors / turnout 25,74641.21%-10.53%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -6.35%
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2008 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeRob Renner5,38851.18%1.21%
LiberalKaren Charlton3,62534.43%1.96%
Wildrose AllianceClint Rabb7467.09%-2.99%
New DemocraticDiana Arnott4844.60%-0.60%
GreenKaren Kraus2852.71%
Total 10,528
Rejected, spoiled and declined 51
Eligible electors / turnout 29,87735.41%-5.80%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -0.37%
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