| Honorific prefix | The Honourable |
|---|---|
| Office | Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Varsity |
| Term start | April 16, 2019 |
| Term end | May 29, 2023 |
| Predecessor | Stephanie McLean |
| Successor | Luanne Metz |
| Office 1 | Minister of Health |
| Term start 1 | September 21, 2021 |
| Term end 1 | June 9, 2023 |
| Premier 1 | Jason Kenney, Danielle Smith |
| Predecessor 1 | Tyler Shandro |
| Successor 1 | Adriana LaGrange |
| Office 2 | Alberta Minister of Labour and Immigration |
| Term start 2 | April 30, 2019 |
| Term end 2 | September 21, 2021 |
| Premier 2 | Jason Kenney |
| Predecessor 2 | Christina Gray |
| Successor 2 | Tyler Shandro |
| Party | United Conservative |
| Alma mater |
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Jason Copping is a Canadian politician who was the minister of health for Alberta from September 21, 2021, to June 9, 2023. Elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to represent the electoral district of Calgary-Varsity, Copping is a member of the United Conservative Party (UCP). He previously was the labour and immigration minister from April 20, 2019, to September 21, 2021.
Background
Before his election to the legislature, Copping worked in the transportation sector as a human resources and labour relations manager. He holds a Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) from Queen’s University and a master's degree in law with a specialization in labour and employment law from Osgoode Hall, York University.[1][2] Copping also worked as a sessional instructor for several years at both the University of Calgary as well as the University of Lethbridge.[3]
Political career
Copping was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) following the 2019 election, representing the United Conservative Party.[4] Copping served as minister of labour and immigration from 2019 to 2021, before he was named minister of health in 2021, swapping portfolios with Tyler Shandro, who then took over as labour minister.[5]
On January 17, 2022, Copping announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[6]
As a legislator, Copping has advanced several pieces of legislation as their sponsor.[7] During his time as Minister of Health, he sponsored the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act[8] which removed from the government the ability to strike down its master agreement with doctors.[9] In addition, he also sponsored the Continuing Care Act[10] which aimed to provide consistency of standards in supported living and long-term care settings.[11]
In the 2023 Alberta general election, Copping was defeated by New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Luanne Metz.[12]
References
- ^ "Minister of Health". www.alberta.ca. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Jason Copping, MIR '94 | Employment Relations". Queen's University. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Member Information: Jason Copping". www.youcount.ca. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ "Alberta election: Calgary-Varsity results - Calgary". Globalnews.ca. 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ "Tyler Shandro resigns as Alberta health minister, moves to labour and immigration". Calgary. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ Dormer, Dave (January 17, 2022). "Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping positive for COVID-19". CTV News. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Member Information: Jason Copping". www.assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ Bill 4, Alberta Health Care Insurance Amendment Act, 4th Sess, 30th Leg, Alberta, 2022 (assented to 15 December 2022).
- ^ Johnson, Lisa (December 5, 2023). "Alberta health minister tables legislation to reverse government power to scrap doctor contracts". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Bill 11, Continuing Care Act, 3rd Sess, 30th Leg, Alberta, 2022 (assented to 31 May 2022).
- ^ French, Janet (March 28, 2022). "Proposed legislation would bring Alberta continuing care under one set of rules". CBC News. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ Aldrich, Josh (May 30, 2023). "Smith loses several big names in election despite earning majority". Calgary Herald. Retrieved May 30, 2023.