MLA Chris Nielsen has been an Edmonton resident since 1982, and worked in Edmonton for 26 years prior to his election in Edmonton-Decore.
He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee, as well as the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.
MLA Nielsen served for many years as shop steward, as a member of the health and safety committee at his workplace and as a board member of the Children’s Heart Society. He lives in Edmonton-Decore with his family.
MLA Nielsen is very proud to be the MLA for Edmonton-Decore, which is one of the most culturally diverse ridings in Edmonton. He has had the honor and privilege of attending numerous cultural events within the past years, and will continue to do so throughout the summer and the rest of the year. Because of the diversity in his riding, he has coordinated numerous events that have helped to celebrate and highlight this diversity.
“A Taste of Decore” was created to showcase businesses, organizations, schools and performers from Edmonton-Decore and North Edmonton. On April 28th, the 2ndAnnual event was held and it was attended by approximately 700 people. Activities included a Turban Tying Demonstration, as well as numerous performances from organizations such as the Sri Lanka Canada Friendship Association of Edmonton and the Verkhovyna School of Ukrainian Dance.
On March 21st, MLA Nielsen also helped to organize a student conference at Balwin School for the International Day For The Elimination of Racism. It was a wonderful day of celebrating cultural diversity as there were guest speakers from a multitude of backgrounds.
MLA Nielsen also was a supporter of the Sikh Helmet Exemption Law, and has fought for and continues to advocate for the rights of taxi drivers in the city and province. He will continue to fight for the end of discrimination and racism and will fight for equality for all Albertans.
