Key Influencer – Rob Anderson - Executive Director of Premier’s Office

Source: The Hill Times

Leadership races are often a time where old political names come out of the woodwork as they often get involved with the contest. Whether it providing commentary, sharing an endorsement, or going so far as to get involved on a campaign, it is not uncommon for the old to become new again.

Former MLA Rob Anderson served two terms in the Legislative Assembly between 2008 and 2015 for both the Progressive Conservatives and the Wildrose. Over the past year, he has been leading the “Free Alberta Strategy” which developed the concept of Smith’s first promised piece of legislation – the Alberta Sovereignty Act. 

During his service with the Wildrose (when Smith was the party’s leader), he was named deputy leader of the opposition in addition to house leader and finance critic. He had also served on multiple legislative committees, including the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.