Bio

Art Johnston was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the constituency of Calgary-Hays on March 3, 2008. In addition to his role as MLA Mr. Johnston serves as parliamentary assistant to Executive Council, a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Energy and as a member of the following Standing Committees:
  • Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
  • Energy
During his first term Mr. Johnston was involved in the development of several bills: Bill 52, Corrections Amendment Act, 2007; Bill 212, Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act; Bill 16 Peace Officer Act; and Bill 49, Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2007.
Mr. Johnston has previously served as:
  • Chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services
  • Chair of the Social Care Facilities Review Committee
  • Chair of the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund Committee
  • Member of Public Accounts Committee
  • Member of the Private Members’ Business Committee
  • Member of the Standing Committee on Community Services
  • Member of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services
  • Chair of the Special Constable Review Committee
  • Member of the Standing Policy Committee on Justice and Government Services
  • Member of Private Bills Committee
  • Member of FOIP Review Committee
  • Member of the Select Special Personal Information Protection Act Review Committee
Beginning in 1970, Mr. Johnston served 11 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, obtaining the rank of sergeant. He attended the University of New Brunswick in 1979 before beginning a 25-year career serving with the Calgary Police Service, and he retired as a patrol sergeant in 2003.
Mr. Johnston is active both politically and within his community. He served as a director with the Shawnessy Community Association from 2001 to 2002, director of the Calgary-Shaw Progressive Conservative Association from 2002 to 2004, volunteered in Calgary-Buffalo during the 2001 provincial election and ran for alderman in Calgary ward 12 during the 2001 municipal election.
Throughout his life and career Mr. Johnston has been honoured with several awards and distinctions.
  • United Nations Medal (Cyprus), 1972
  • United Nations Medal (Europe), 1975
  • NATO Service Medal, 1977
  • 12-year Police Service Medal
  • 20-year Police Exemplary Medal, 2000
  • Centennial Medal
Mr. Johnston and his wife, Shirley, have four children: Ed, Eric, Don and Darcy. In his spare time he enjoys reading and badminton. He is also a member of the Fish Creek Recreational Hockey League and was a two-time gold medal winner in the Charles Shulz hockey tournament in Santa Rosa, California
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