Manmeet Bhullar:
Manmeet Bhullar (born March 1, 1980 in Calgary) is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Montrose as a Progressive Conservative.
[edit] Early life
Bhullar was born March 1, 1980 in Calgary. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with a Sociology concentration from Athabasca University in 2005 and is working toward completing his LLB. Bhullar was the founder of a youth development organization called "Inspire," co-ordinated the Walking Hunger Away campaign in Calgary, and led a team of volunteers to raise money on behalf of the Calgary Health Region. He is a recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal, the Centennial Medallion, and the Athabasca University Leadership Award.
[edit] Political life
Bhullar first sought public office in the 2008 provincial election in the constituency of Calgary-Montrose. At 28 years of age, Bhullar became the youngest member elected to Alberta's 27th legislature and is the second youngest provincial politician currently serving in Canada. He was appointed to the position of Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on March 12, 2008, making him the youngest politician to serve as a parliamentary assistant or secretary in Canada. Bhullar also serves as a member of the Standing Committee on the Economy and the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices.[1]
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