What has Christine done?
Roles in Government
· MLA Calgary-Currie
-Community Advocacy:
Advocated for funding to Shalem Manor a supportive living community for seniors
Advocated for extended lease of provincial lands to various organizations serving person’s with disabilities and mental health issues
Advocated for increase in funding for employees in the field of assisted care to person’s with disabilities
Advocated for school infrastructure projects ie: Calgary Arts Academy and Westgate Elementary
Advocated for funding of local women’s shelter to assist in the creation of a child therapy clinic for children suffering trauma
Lobbied Government ministries for the shift in funding towards secondary housing for women fleeing domestic violence, for the commitment to building school infrastructure, the support of those living in poverty who require transition in housing, seniors housing, community hub development
Facilitated various open house discussions on issues related to Currie, namely educational, community safety, health and budget
Host regular coffee and chats to consult with and learn about specific community concerns
Conduct in person door-to-door short surveys to gain an understanding of community interests
Attended community association events regularly as a volunteer
Encourage and advocate for funding through grant applications that focus on specific enhancements to community infrastructure and programs
Speaking engagement within Government and at schools to students studying Government
Advocate for constituents by linking them to resources and services through our constituency office
-Private Member Bills:
Bill 206 Tobacco Reduction (Flavored Tobacco Products) Amendment Act
Bill 205 Police (Victims of Sexual Violence) Amendment Act
-Committees:
Member of Treasury Board
Member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities
Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Private Bills
Member of Review Panel for consultation on the Education Act
Member of Review Panel for the development and consultation of the Education Act Regulations
Member of Results Based Budgeting Committee on Education (Cycle 2)
Chair of Results Based Budgeting Committee on Education (Cycle 3)
· Minister of Tourism Parks and Recreation
-Committees:
Ministerial Group on Resource Stewardship and Development
Ministerial Group on Communities and Families
Operations and Policy Cabinet Committee
-Stakeholder Support:
-Supported and secured provincial funding for the completion of the Legacy Trail pathway into Canmore
-Initiated the establishment of a MOU for Regional Tourism Partnerships
-Lobbied for additional Asian airline routes in Alberta
-Monitored the environmental impacts of land use and development applications that could have averse effects on the natural habitats and wildlife in Alberta
-Secured agreement to host DERTOUR Academy in the city of Calgary resulting in over $5million ROI for Alberta’s tourism industry
-Supported and secured funding for the Tour of Alberta Cycling Tour that has become an annual event in Alberta
-Supported the agreement for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 and necessary funding to accommodate athletes for the upcoming World Cup in Edmonton
-Supported and promoted the Alberta Government’s interest in hosting the ITU World Triathlon Grand Series in Edmonton 2014
-Supported and secured funding for 2012 FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Canmore
-Lobbied for the creation of a user pay trail system for ATV riders and land reclamation projects for soft use trail recreation
-Assigned research and review of Aboriginal Tourism Study to the Ministry of Tourism Parks and Recreation
