Jim Prentice celebrates his win following the results of the Progressive Conservative leadership first ballot in Edmonton on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. The next premier of Alberta will be Jim Prentice. The former federal cabinet minister has won the leadership of the Alberta Progressive Conservative party in a landslide. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
September 06, 2014 - 7:33 PM
EDMONTON - Jim Prentice
Age: 58
Former occupation: vice-chairman CIBC.
Quote: "Today we begin the work of restoring trust in government and making Albertans proud of the people who represent them and serve our province."
Political career: Elected in the federal riding of Calgary Centre-North in 2004. Held cabinet posts in Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Environment and Industry under Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Stepped away from politics abruptly in 2010.
Outside politics: In addition to job at CIBC, pipeline company Enbridge hired Prentice to try and bring First Nations onside with its Northern Gateway project through northern B.C. Sits on the boards of Canadian Pacific Railway and Bell Canada. Has a degree in commerce from the University of Alberta and a law degree from Dalhousie.
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