Rob Merrifield
| The Honourable Robert Merrifield PC, MP |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Yellowhead |
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| Assumed office 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Cliff Breitkreuz |
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| Born | December 19, 1953 Mayerthorpe, Alberta |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Brenda Merrifield |
| Residence | Whitecourt |
| Profession | businessman, farmer |
Robert "Rob" Merrifield, PC, MP (born December 19, 1953) is a Canadian politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Yellowhead,[1] and was the Minister of State for Transport from October 2008 to May 2011.[2] His accomplishments included revitalizing Marine Atlantic with two new ferries[3], initiating Canada Post's postal transformation, and overseeing the rollout of Transport Canada's Alberta and Saskatchewan infrastructure funds as a part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.
Merrifield was first elected to represent Yellowhead in 2000.[4] He was re-elected in 2004, 2006, and 2008.[4]
His past community involvement has included terms as chair and elected board member of the Whitecourt School District Board of Trustees, chair and vice-chair of the Whitecourt/Fox Creek Hospital Board, member of the Aspen Regional Health Authority, member of the Northern Gateway Regional Division No. 10 School Authority and elected member of the Woodland County Council.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ "Most MPs keep distance from Alberta Tory race". CBC.ca. 30 November 2006. Archived from the original on 17 August 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5s3Ih5FdL. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
- ^ Armstrong, Neal (25 May 2010). "Euro seen heading for parity with dollar". The Province. Archived from the original on 17 August 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5s3IrfGuS. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
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- ^ a b "History of Federal Ridings since 1867: YELLOWHEAD, Alberta (1976 - )". www2.parl.gc.ca. Parliament of Canada. Archived from the original on 17 August 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5s3JCr21V. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
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