Greg Rickford is the Member of Parliament for Kenora, Ontario. He is a member of the Conservative Party, and this will be his first term in Parliament.
He is a member of the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development committee and Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics committee.
His professional background includes work as a nurse, healthcare consultant, and lawyer. As a nurse he worked extensively in Northern Ontario which included work in First Nation communities. He attended Laval University in Quebec City where he earned his MBA. He would further go on to study at McGill University and the University of Arizona to complete degrees in Common and Civil law.
He comes from a large family of 8 siblings. Growing up, he and his family were involved in many community and church activities. He is an avid fisherman and enjoys playing hockey, swimming and fitness training.
Pray that God would bless his time in Parliament. A relative newcomer to politics, pray that he would quickly learn everything he needs to be effective. Pray that other Parliamentarians would support him and provide wisdom and insight into the Parliamentary process. Pray that his faith would continue to be a constant strength even in times of testing. Pray that he would have time for rest and leisure.
You can learn more about Greg Rickford on his official website.