11 Facts About Len Webber

Len Webber's father, Dr Neil Webber, served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for the constituency of Calgary-Bow from 1975 until 1989 and was a member of cabinet.

Len Webber then pursued work as an apprentice electrician and managed his own contracting company for 10 years.

Len Webber first sought public office in the 2004 provincial election in the constituency of Calgary-Foothills.

Len Webber acted as co-chair of the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards Committee and served as a member of numerous other committees and boards.

Len Webber serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Calgary Stampede, the Calgary Homeless Foundation, and WorldSkills Calgary 2009.

Len Webber was re-elected in 2012, and in March 2014 left the Progressive Conservative caucus to sit as an independent in protest against the leadership of Alison Redford.

Len Webber resigned his seat in the legislature on September 29,2014, one day after winning the federal Conservative Party of Canada nomination for the newly created urban riding of Calgary Confederation.

Len Webber was elected in the 2015 federal election, to be the Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, though his party formed the official opposition.

Len Webber has been involved with Hospice Calgary, the MS Society, the Calgary Foundation, and the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission.

Len Webber is an advocate for events surrounding breast cancer awareness and research.

Len Webber is a recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his many philanthropic contributions.