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First elected in June
2004 and re-elected in January 2006 and October 2008,
Brad Trost is the Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt;
a constituency both urban and rural, in east central
Saskatchewan that has the University of Saskatchewan
at its heart.
Prior to his election,
Brad worked as an exploration geophysicist, having
graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with
Bachelor degrees in geophysics and economics. Brad
was also part of the family farm operation, and found
time to teach English for a year in Russia before
running for public office.
In his five plus years
in Parliament, Brad has concentrated on issues important
to Saskatchewan. In particular, Brad has emphasized
agriculture and energy issues and worked to support
local infrastructure including the University of Saskatchewan.
Brad has also taken a special interest in mining issues,
including introducing legislation to open up Canada’s
uranium sector to foreign investment.
Brad has also seconded
legislation to repeal Canada’s long-gun registry.
He also seconded a bill to end tax discrimination
against junior hockey.
Brad currently serves
as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee
on Natural Resources, having formerly served as a
member of the Industry Committee. He is the founder
of the Conservative Party's Energy Caucus and is a
member of the cross-party Pro-Life Caucus. He has
also served as an elected vice-chair of the Canada-U.S.
Parliamentary Association since 2006.

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Member
of Parliament & Professional
Geophysicist
Education
B.A. Economics
B.Sc. Geophysics (University of Saskatchewan)
Background
Born: May 15, 1974 in Langenburg, Sask. Raised
on the family farm in eastern Saskatchewan.
The son of Bill and Evelyn Trost, who still
farm in the Willowbrook area. Employed as a
Geophysicist 2000 to 2004. Member of Parliament
since 2004.
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