Father God we are thankful for Tanya Fir our Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction and we ask that you would guide her and give her great wisdom to help streamline the processes for people wanting to access government services. Lord, may she have a listening ear to the needs of the people she serves in the constituency of Calgary-Peigan. Lord, may she continue to look to you and seek you for guidance and direction in every area of her life and may she find rest in your loving arms in times of trial. Bless her and all those who serve alongside her in our government. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Tanya Fir was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta on April 16, 2019, as the MLA for Calgary-Peigan. A first-generation Canadian born in Cranbrook, she moved to Calgary with her family in 1985. Fir has been active in her community, including volunteer service in support of Calgary Reads. Fir earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Management of Organizations and Human Resources from the University of Calgary. She worked as a Human Resources Advisor in Alberta’s Oil and Gas industry for more than 19 years. Tanya served as Alberta’s Minister of Economic Development, Trade & Tourism from April 2019 until August 2020.