The Honourable Rob Renner | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Medicine Hat | |
| In office 1993–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Horsman |
| Succeeded by | Blake Pedersen |
| Minister of the Environment in the Alberta government | |
| In office December 15, 2006 – October 12, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Boutilier |
| Succeeded by | Diana McQueen |
| Minister of Municipal Affairs in the Alberta government | |
| In office November 25, 2004 – December 15, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Boutilier |
| Succeeded by | Ray Danyluk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1954 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence(s) | Medicine Hat, Alberta |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary |
| Website | www.robrenner.ca |
Robert William Renner ECA (born October 6, 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.
Early life
Renner was born October 6, 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
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 March 13, 2008, Renner was sworn into his second term as Minister of Alberta Environment, a position that he has held since December 15, 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.
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
| 1993 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Progressive Conservative | Rob Renner | 4,941 | 39.01% | -1.99% | ||||
| Liberal | Garth Vallely | 4,790 | 37.82% | 4.76% | ||||
| New Democratic | Bob Wanner | 2,366 | 18.68% | -7.25% | ||||
| Social Credit | Marcel Guay | 568 | 4.48% | – | ||||
| Total | 12,665 | – | – | |||||
| Rejected, spoiled and declined | 38 | – | – | |||||
| Eligible electors / turnout | 22,665 | 56.05% | 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. | ||||||||
| 1997 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Progressive Conservative | Rob Renner | 5,853 | 51.67% | 12.66% | ||||
| Liberal | Trevor Butts | 3,232 | 28.53% | -9.29% | ||||
| Social Credit | Dale Glasier | 1,177 | 10.39% | 5.91% | ||||
| New Democratic | George Peterson | 1,065 | 9.40% | -9.28% | ||||
| Total | 11,327 | – | – | |||||
| Rejected, spoiled and declined | 42 | – | – | |||||
| Eligible electors / turnout | 23,868 | 47.63% | -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. | ||||||||
| 2001 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Progressive Conservative | Rob Renner | 8,109 | 62.08% | 10.41% | ||||
| Liberal | Karen Charlton | 4,166 | 31.89% | 3.36% | ||||
| New Democratic | Luke Lacasse | 787 | 6.03% | -3.38% | ||||
| Total | 13,062 | – | – | |||||
| Rejected, spoiled and declined | 60 | – | – | |||||
| Eligible electors / turnout | 25,360 | 51.74% | 4.11% | |||||
| Progressive Conservative hold | Swing | 3.52% | ||||||
Source(s)
Source: "Medicine Hat Official Results 2001 Alberta general election" (PDF). Elections Alberta. Retrieved 3 March 2020. | ||||||||
| 2004 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Progressive Conservative | Rob Renner | 5,261 | 49.97% | -12.11% | ||||
| Liberal | Karen Charlton | 3,419 | 32.47% | 0.58% | ||||
| Alberta Alliance | Scott Cowan | 1,060 | 10.07% | – | ||||
| New Democratic | Diana Arnott | 547 | 5.20% | -0.83% | ||||
| Social Credit | Jonathan Lorentzen | 242 | 2.30% | – | ||||
| Total | 10,529 | – | – | |||||
| Rejected, spoiled and declined | 81 | – | – | |||||
| Eligible electors / turnout | 25,746 | 41.21% | -10.53% | |||||
| Progressive Conservative hold | Swing | -6.35% | ||||||
Source(s)
Source: "Medicine Hat Statement of Official Results 2004 Alberta general election" (PDF). Elections Alberta. Retrieved 6 March 2020. | ||||||||
| 2008 Alberta general election: Medicine Hat | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Progressive Conservative | Rob Renner | 5,388 | 51.18% | 1.21% | ||||
| Liberal | Karen Charlton | 3,625 | 34.43% | 1.96% | ||||
| Wildrose Alliance | Clint Rabb | 746 | 7.09% | -2.99% | ||||
| New Democratic | Diana Arnott | 484 | 4.60% | -0.60% | ||||
| Green | Karen Kraus | 285 | 2.71% | – | ||||
| Total | 10,528 | – | – | |||||
| Rejected, spoiled and declined | 51 | – | – | |||||
| Eligible electors / turnout | 29,877 | 35.41% | -5.80% | |||||
| Progressive Conservative hold | Swing | -0.37% | ||||||
Source(s) | ||||||||
References
- ↑ Clark, Robert C. (22 June 2005). INSPECTOR’S REPORT on the October 18, 2004 City of Calgary Ward 10 Election (PDF). Edmonton: Government of Alberta. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ↑ "Renner's Legislative Assembly of Alberta biography".
