Cardston-Siksika MLA appointed deputy government house leader

“I’m honoured to be appointed by the premier and to work with my colleague Jason Nixon,” says Schow.

He explains that the role of the deputy government house leader is to work with the premier and ministers to get their bills introduced into the chamber and to get them through the parliamentary process, as well as “some procedural stuff that I won’t want to bore your readers with too much.”

While Schow is new to this position, it is one that he has experience in.

Upon being elected to his first term in office in 2019, he was named the deputy government whip, an assignment that carries some similarities.

It was his responsibility to coordinate some of the activities in the legislature such as who would be speaking on which bills and to aid in executing the United Conservative Party’s agenda.

At the end of the day, while being the deputy government house leader will add some more work to his schedule, Schow assures that it will not impact his ability to get things done for his constituents.

“It’s just more opportunities for me to work with the leadership and my colleagues and private members. In terms of my ability to represent [my constituents], I still have lots of opportunities to chat with ministers and bring up the concerns of my constituents. I haven’t forgot who I work for – I work for Albertans and the good people of Cardston-Siksika and that’s not going to change regardless of what role I have, so long as I am elected.”

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to slow down, he tells LNN that he wants to start hosting town halls, go door-knocking, and resume other ways of connecting with the people in his riding.

by David Opinko

Cardston-Siksika MLA appointed deputy government house leader

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