Episode 444 - George Chahal

A community leader and long-time advocate, George Chahal is committed to creating new jobs, growing our middle class, supporting the most vulnerable, and helping make Calgary Skyview more inclusive and representative of all its citizens. Before his election as Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, George represented the culturally diverse and economically vibrant Ward 5 as Calgary City Councillor. Prior to his election to municipal council, he worked in the financial sector and in construction and development. George’s work as a City Councillor led to the approval of major recreation projects. He also initiated and chaired Calgary's Community Based Public Safety Task Force, was appointed to the Calgary Police Commission, and brought forward support and relief for thousands of his constituents who were affected by the major hailstorm in 2020. George believes that public service is an essential part of Canada’s social and economic fabric. He is strongly committed to ensuring that all Calgarians are treated with dignity and have equal access to opportunities and resources. George is married to Aman and has three daughters. The newest addition to the family is Leo, now a two-year-old Golden Doodle. He is actively involved in local sports, as a soccer coach for his daughters and as an amateur athlete. He earned a BA in Economics and a Masters in Environmental Design from the University of Calgary. *EDITORIAL NOTE: DUE TO A ISSUE WITH THE LIVE RECORDING OF THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF OUR INTERVIEW WITH MR. CHAHAL WAS NOT BROADCAST. WE DO APOLOGIZE FOR THIS ISSUE* *************************************************** Visit www.crossborderinterviews.ca for more details and a list of all the links mentioned during this interview. The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2022