Panda was first elected in a by-election in 2015. A professional engineer by trade with decades of experience working in Oil and Gas around the world, Prasad served as the UCP’s Energy Critic. Prasad chose to move his family to Alberta because of the tremendous opportunities in this province, from high-paying jobs and world class education, to low taxes and a government that exhibited fiscal restraint. He was an early supporter of the Wildrose party and ran as a Wildrose candidate three times. His by-election win gave Wildrose its first seat in one of Alberta’s major cities. Prasad holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of APEGA. Prasad and his family live in Edgemont. Calgary-Edgemont was a new electoral district for 2019.
second-term Calgary MLA Prasad Panda, could also be in line for cabinet posts. “Mr. Panda would be a good economic development minister. He’s a measured guy who knows the oil industry, but hasn’t been in a position to put him in a conflict of interest.” Hale said.
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