Dave Hancock is committed to building a better Edmonton and a better Alberta by making decisions based on a detailed vision for the future and his character, integrity and values. Dave is a thinker and a hard worker — a person of substance who knows how to get the job done.
Dave Hancock is in his fourth term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Whitemud. On October 11, 2011, he was appointed Minister of Human Services.
In addition, Dave currently serves as the Government House Leader, and as a member of the Operations Committee and the Cabinet Policy Committee on Public Health & Safety.
Dave has previously served as Minister of Education, Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister of Advanced Education, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, and Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs. He has also been a member of many committees, including Treasury Board, Agenda & Priorities, the Legislative Review Committee, the Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing Committee, and the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services.
Dave is a lawyer by profession and was a partner with Matheson and Company, Barristers and Solicitors, before entering public service. He received an arts degree in political science and economics, and a law degree from the University of Alberta.
He is a strong believer in giving back to the community. He supports numerous nonprofit and service organizations as time permits, including Success By 6, Meals on Wheels, and Kiwanis Club.
Dave was born in Fort Resolution, N.W.T. He lived in Hazelton, B.C., and the northern Alberta community of Fort Vermilion, graduating from La Crête Public School before moving to Edmonton to attend university.
He and his wife, Janet, have three children: Ian, Janis and Janine.
For more information, visit the Legislative Assembly's biography of Dave (http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=mla_bio&rnumber=42) and Dave's entry on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Hancock).
