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Doug Elniski was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Calder on March 3, 2008. He currently serves as deputy chair of the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund Committee and as co-chair of the Alberta Forestry Research Institute. He is a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members Services, and the Cabinet Policy Committee on Resources and the Environment.

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Elniski worked in a variety of fields, including safety management, resource management, forestry, adult education and consulting.

Mr. Elniski is a member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers and holds both a National Construction Safety Officer certificate and a human resources certificate.

An active member of his community, he has volunteered as a firefighter and with the Kinsmen. In addition to volunteering, he enjoys participating in the organization of various community events and spending time with his three daughters and grandson.

Mr. Elniski is the tallest MLA in the Alberta Legislature and drives the smallest car, a smart car.

Mr. Elniski and his wife, Barbara, have lived in Edmonton-Calder for nearly a decade.