Minister of Education

Government House Leader

Political Minister for Edmonton

Dave Hancock, QC, is in his fourth term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Whitemud. On March 12, 2008, he was appointed Minister of Education and Government House Leader. Mr. Hancock is also the Political Minister for Edmonton.

In addition, Mr. Hancock currently serves as the deputy chair of the Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing Committee, vice-chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services and is a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee and the Treasury Board.

In his third term Mr. Hancock served as Minister of Health and Wellness and as Government House Leader. He was also appointed as a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee, the Legislative Review Committee, the Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing Committee and the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services.

He has previously served as the Minister of Advanced Education, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, vice-chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Education and Employment and as a member of the Treasury Board.

Mr. Hancock is a lawyer by profession and was a partner with Matheson and Company, Barristers and Solicitors, before entering public service. He received his law degree from the University of Alberta in 1979.

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, Kiwanis Club and Special Olympics Edmonton.

Mr. Hancock was born in Fort Resolution, N.W.T., on August 10, 1955. He lived in Hazelton, B.C., and the northern Alberta community of Fort Vermilion, where he graduated from La Crête public school. Mr. Hancock moved to Edmonton in 1972.

He and his wife, Janet, have three children: Ian, Janis and Janine.

January 28, 2010