Doug Cameron:  

I’m originally from Hamilton, Ontario and lived in Stoney Creek, Burlington, Guelph, Don Mills and Kingston before moving to Alberta in 1979. The schools attended in Don Mills include Cassandra Public School, Milneford Junior High (Milne Valley now) and Victoria Park Secondary High School. He later attended Queen's University (Political Studies). I’ve worked only at the Government of Alberta, firstly with the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, then the Minister of Government Services, Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and finallythe Minister of Social Services. He then went on to work in tourism for 11 years and finally 20 years with economic development loving what I do. My work saw me travel extensively, experience, learn and and really enjoy my role promoting Alberta. I recently retired with 40 years 6 months and one week of loyal, passionate and successful careers behind me in the Government of Alberta. I have lived in Alberta for 41 years; Edmonton for 37 and more recently Calgary. My wife Vera and I were married in Kananaskis Country, west of Calgary, beneath the gorgeous Alberta Rockies under the incredible blue sky in 2017. I moved here following University at Queen's to try a job I'd never thought I would find. My Hons. B.A. in Political Studies was initially because of my interest in politics. Inever expected or necessarily wanted to find employment in politics. However an opportunity to work in the Alberta Legislature brought me here. Nine years of the most interesting experiences, fantastic learning and dynamic challenges I could ever imagine...and lots of fun. Working under Peter Lougheed’s administration was an experience; a university education unto itself, that I am so grateful to have had. I’ve had some fascinating roles in my work and love life in Alberta. Although I have worked with the Alberta Government my whole career, I have been very fortunate to have had wonderful experiences, met some truly wonderful people and worked in and around the business community for most of this time. I never, ...Expand for more