Areas of Practice
Through his more than 30 years in public service, Mr. Klein has built the knowledge and relationships that will enable him to provide unique insights to Canadian and international clients.
Mr. Klein will work across many practice areas but has a special interest in oil and gas, electric energy, securities and capital markets, health law and aboriginal law among others.
Professional Experience
Mr. Klein was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party on December 5, 1992 in the first one member/one vote leadership race held in Alberta. He was sworn in as Alberta's 12th premier on December 14 of that year.
As premier, Mr. Klein revamped and opened up the government's decision-making process, downsized government, balanced the budget and spearheaded a drive to develop the climate for private sector job creation. During his tenure, Alberta became the first debt-free province in Canada.
Mr. Klein was elected MLA for Calgary-Elbow March 20, 1989 and on April 14, 1989 was appointed Minister of Environment. In that portfolio, Mr. Klein oversaw the development of the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, acknowledged as one of the most progressive environmental laws in Canada.
Since becoming premier in 1992, Mr. Klein also served as Minister of Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs (1993) and Minister of Economic Development and Tourism (1994).
On October 15, 1980 Ralph Klein was elected Calgary's 32nd mayor, one of only two mayors born in the city. Re-elected in 1983 and 1986 with among the largest pluralities in the city's history, Mr. Klein's major accomplishments included the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, Calgary's Light Rail Transit System and protection of the Bow River.
From 1969 - 1980, he was the senior civic affairs reporter with CFCN Television and Radio.
From 1963 to 1969 Mr. Klein pursued a public relations career with the Alberta Division of the Red Cross and the United Way of Calgary and District.
Professional and Community Activities
Executive Professor of Public Policy at the University of Alberta School of Business
Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute
Mentor and Patron, Manning Centre for Building Democracy
Honorary Presidency of cInéMAGINE, a non-profit provincial organization dedicated to the promotion & development of French language among Francophones & Francophiles
"What an excellent human being... the board members were in awe from his arrival until he left. The questions were ALL answered as asked and his sense of humour is intact and rapier wit as well. We were very impressed that he allowed and answered so many questions after his presentation and is as passionate today about what he believes in as he was in government. CTV were very grateful for the opportunity to interview him before he spoke, as Mr. Klein graciously accepted with our approval and nailed the issue of the day that needs action... and of course was featured on CTV that night from Red Deer and played on the CTV network. The (Mr. Klein's) tips really are universal and should be applied to life too. I copied my son and daughter with my notes. The time spent with Mr. Klein provided a huge boost to the week and his presentation gave us perspective on the important things. We do highly recommend him. Mr. Klein brings a wealth of knowledge, humour and civility to any function or gathering."
W.C.(Wayne) Hoskins, President, Western Convenience Stores Association (WCSA)
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Ralph Klein
