Matt Jones (Canadian politician)

Matt Jones is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to represent the electoral district of Calgary-South East in the 30th Alberta Legislature.[1][2] He is currently running for re-election for the 2023 provincial election which is set to be held on May 29.[3]

Jones currently serves as the Minister of Affordability and Utilities as well as being active on the Economy and Afforability Cabinet Policy Committee in addition to the Treasure Board Committee.[4][5] He has previously served as the Minister of Children’s Affairs.[6] In the past he has also been the Deputy Chair on the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and the Select Special Child and Youth Advocate Search Committee. Matt Jones also used to be active on the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing as well as the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future.[7]

Jones has sponsored multiple bills including Bill Pr1; Calgary Young Men’s Christian Association Amendment Act, as well as Bill 205; Human Tissue and Organ Donation (Presumed Consent) Amendment Act.[7]

As Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Matt Jones also sponsored Bill 2; Inflation Relief Statutes Amendment Act.[7] This bill allows the province to give $600 inflation- relief to eligible families. For instance, families making under $180,000 a year would be getting $100 per month for six months for every child under 18.[8] He also has estimated that the province has provided $900 of relief per household as of March 6, 2023.[9]