Age: 58

Quote: "Today we begin the work of restoring trust in government and making Albertans proud of the people who represent them and serve our province."

Education

  • Commerce degree from University of Alberta
  • Law degree from Dalhousie

Political career

  • Elected in the federal riding of Calgary Centre-North in 2004
  • Held cabinet posts in Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Environment and Industry under Prime Minister Stephen Harper
  • Stepped away from politics abruptly in 2010

Outside politics

  • Former occupation: vice-chairman CIBC
  • Pipeline company Enbridge hired Prentice to try and bring First Nations onside with its Northern Gateway project through northern B.C.
  • Sits on the boards of Canadian Pacific Railway and Bell Canada.