The Hon Rona Ambrose

The Hon Rona Ambrose embarked on a distinguished career in Canadian federal politics after being first elected to the House of Commons in the 2004 federal election. Representing Edmonton—Spruce Grove, and later Sturgeon River—Parkland from 2015 to 2017, she served an impactful 4755-day tenure as a Member of Parliament. Prior to her federal service, she developed a strong foundation in public policy as a communication and public policy consultant for the Alberta government, alongside early community involvement with organizations such as the Status of Women Action Group. During her time in Parliament, she held numerous significant cabinet positions under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, beginning with Minister of the Environment (2006–2007), followed by Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2007–2008), Minister of Western Economic Diversification (2008–2010), and Minister of Labour (2008–2010).

In the same year, Ms. Ambrose joined the board of directors of Juul. A multilingual advocate fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, she continues to share her extensive experience with various organizations, influencing global trade and public policy, while actively championing women’s rights through her ongoing work and numerous advisory roles.