Dear Father in heaven, today we ask for your blessing upon the Honourable Jason Luan, MLA for Calgary-Foothills. We pray especially for his work with those struggling with mental health. Philippians 4:7 reminds us that, “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” We ask that You guide Mr. Luan to usher in Your peace in these difficult situations. We ask this in the incredible Name of Jesus, Amen!
Minister Luan was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Calgary-Foothills on April 16, 2019. Married to his wife, Ms. Fengying Zhang for 34 years, Luan has two daughters. Graduating from the University of Calgary with a Masters of Social Work in 1990, he has served in a variety of roles in provincial and municipal governments including as a child protection worker, a social planner, a manager and as a senior counsellor. Luan has also managed funding for nonprofit social service agencies for over 20 years. He co-chaired the Immigrant Sector Council of Calgary (2006-2012) and served on the Calgary Council on Mental Health and Addictions from 2017 to 2018. He is dedicated to community volunteering, and received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 for community services. Jason Luan was appointed as the Minister of Community and Social Services in July 2021.