Rebecca Schulz

Rebecca Schulz ECA MLA ((/ˈʃəlts/ SCHUL-ts; born July 30, 1984) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to represent the electoral district of Calgary-Shaw in the 30th Alberta Legislature.[2]

The Honourable
Rebecca Schulz
ECA MLA
Minister of Municipal Affairs
Assumed office
October 24, 2022
PremierDanielle Smith
Preceded byRic McIver
Minister of Children's Services
In office
April 30, 2019 – June 11, 2022
PremierJason Kenney
Preceded byDanielle Larivee
Succeeded byMatt Jones
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Shaw
Assumed office
April 30, 2019
Preceded byGraham Sucha
Personal details
Born (1984-07-30) July 30, 1984[1]
Political partyUnited Conservative Party
SpouseCole Schulz
Children2
Residence(s)Calgary, Alberta
Education
Website

She is a member of the United Conservative Party. She was appointed to the Executive Council of Alberta as the Minister of Children's Services on April 30, 2019, by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.

Schulz was a candidate for leader of the United Conservative Party in 2022 following the resignation of Premier Jason Kenney as leader.[3] Schulz placed fourth.

After the leadership race election, Premier Danielle Smith appointed Rebecca Schulz as the Minister of Municipal Affairs, she was sworn in on October 24, 2022.

Background

Schulz holds a Master's degree in Communication from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English from the University of Saskatchewan. Before serving as an MLA, she worked as an event coordinator at the University of Ottawa - L'Hereux Dubé Social Justice Fund for seven months, a senior communications officer at SaskEnergy, and a media relations officer at the Government of Saskatchewan from 2009 to 2012. She also served as a manager of media relations at Saskatchewan Government Insurance from 2012 to 2013, and as Director of Communications at the Ministry of Education in the Government of Saskatchewan. Prior to becoming an MLA, she worked as Director of Alumni Marketing and Communications at the University of Calgary.[4]

Rebecca Schulz grew in a small town in Saskatchewan. She and her husband, Cole moved to Alberta, and they have two young children, William and Lauren.[5]

Political career

Minister of Children's Services (2019–2022)

Schulz was appointed to the Executive Council of Alberta as the Minister of Children's Services on April 30, 2019, by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.   

After the leadership race election, Premier Danielle Smith appointed Rebecca Schulz as the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and she was sworn in on October 24, 2022.[6]

As the Minister of Children's Services, she sponsored Bill 39, the Child Care Licensing (Early Learning and Child Care) Amendment Act, 2020. The bill passed on December 1, 2020. This Act is to be interpreted and applied in a manner that supports and preserves the safety, security, well-being, and development of the child in addition to flexible childcare choice and accessibility for families. Lastly, it seeks to engage parents, guardians, and community members in the provision of childcare supports the child's optimal development.[7]

Changes under Bill 39 increased transparency and gave parents access to the information they need to help them choose the best child care option for their family. Changes also reduced red tape for providers and gave them more flexibility so they have more time to spend with children. Amendments incorporated feedback received from parents and caregivers, early childhood educators, child care operators, stakeholders and licensing staff during the first child care consultation in Alberta in more than a decade.[8]

2022 Leadership Bid

On June 14, 2022, Schulz resigned as the Minister of Children's Services and announced her candidacy in the 2022 United Conservative Party leadership election following the resignation of Premier Jason Kenney as leader.[9] Her leadership campaign was supported by co-chairs Rona Ambrose, Calgary MP Stephanie Kusie, MLA Jeremy Nixon, MLA Ric McIver, MLA Jason Copping. Schulz placed fourth in the leader race and eliminated with 8.4% vote in round 4.

Minister of Municipal Affairs (2022–present)

After the leadership race election, Premier Danielle Smith appointed Rebecca Schulz as the Minister of Municipal Affairs, she was sworn in on October 24, 2022.[10]


Electoral record
2019 Alberta general election: Calgary-Shaw
Party Candidate Votes%±%
United ConservativeRebecca Schulz14,26165.32%4.21%
New DemocraticGraham Dean Sucha5,59425.62%-5.65%
Alberta PartyBronson Ha1,3316.10%2.30%
LiberalVesna Samardzija2901.33%-2.50%
GreenJohn Daly2120.97%–
Alberta IndependenceJarek Bucholc1460.67%–
Total 21,834––
Rejected, spoiled and declined 134493
Eligible electors / turnout 32,19868.24%10.77%
United Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing %
Source(s)
Source: "23 - Calgary-Shaw, 2019 Alberta general election". officialresults.elections.ab.ca. Elections Alberta. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
2022 United Conservative Party Leadership Election
Candidate Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6
Votes  % Votes  % Votes  % Votes  % Votes  % Votes  %
Danielle Smith 34,949 41.3 34,981 41.4 35,095 41.7 38,496 46.2 39,270 47.7 42,423 53.77
Travis Toews 24,831 29.4 25,054 29.7 25,593 30.4 26,592 31.9 30,794 37.4 36,480 46.23
Brian Jean 9,301 11.1 9,504 11.3 10,157 12.1 11,251 13.5 12,203 14.8 Eliminated
Rebecca Schulz 5,835 6.9 6,180 7.3 6,784 8.0 6,972 8.4 Eliminated
Todd Loewen 6,496 7.7 6,512 7.7 6,596 7.8 Eliminated
Rajan Sawhney 1,787 2.1 2,246 2.7 Eliminated
Leela Aheer 1,394 1.6 Eliminated
Total 84,593 100.00 84,405 100.00 84,225 100.00 83,3177 100.00 82,267 100.00 78,903 100.00

References
  1. Schulz, Rebecca [@rebeccakschulz] (July 30, 2022). "Today is our mom's 38th birthday!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. "On the road with Jason Kenney and Laureen Harper as the Alberta election enters its final leg". National Post. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
  3. "Calgary MLA Rebecca Schulz launches UCP leadership bid". CBC. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  4. "Member Information". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  5. "YouCount.ca". www.youcount.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  6. "Minister of Municipal Affairs". www.alberta.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  7. Bill 39, Child Care Licensing (Early Learning and Childcare) Amendment Act. 2020, 2nd Sess, 30th Leg, Alberta, 2020 (assented to 9 December 2020), Improving child care | Alberta.ca.
  8. "Improving child care". www.alberta.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  9. French, J. (14 June 2022). "Calgary MLA Rebecca Schulz launches UCP leadership bid". CBC News. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  10. "Minister of Municipal Affairs". www.alberta.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-20.


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