Regina Elphinstone-Centre
Warren McCall
Opposition House Leader
Critic for First Nations and Metis Relations, SaskEnergy, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation, Provincial Secretary and Corrections, Public Safety and Policing
Contact Info
Phone: (306) 352-2002 Fax: (306) 352-2065
Email: warren.mccall@sasktel.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/warrenmccallndp
Constituency Office
2900 5th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 0L3
Biography
Warren McCall is proud to call North Central Regina home. It is the neighbourhood where he was born and raised, and is the largest community in Regina Elphinstone-Centre.
First elected in a February 2001 by-election, McCall has subsequently been returned to the Legislative Assembly by the people of Elphinstone-Centre in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 general elections. He is proud of the fact that he has been voted “Best Regina MLA” for each of the past four years by the readers of Regina’s Prairie Dog Newsmagazine.
In the Lorne Calvert NDP Government, McCall served in a variety of roles, most notably as Minister of Advanced Education & Employment, and as Minister of Corrections & Public Safety. He chaired a Review of Accessibility & Affordability of Post-Secondary Education in Saskatchewan. He also served as Deputy Whip, Deputy Caucus Chair, Chair of the Crown Corporations Committee, Chair of the Standing Committee on the Economy, in addition to membership on several committees of the Assembly.
McCall holds a Bachelor of Arts in Canadian History from the University of Regina. From 1997 to 2001, he worked for veteran New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Lorne Nystrom in Ottawa and Regina.
McCall has put his beliefs into action as a long-time Credit Union / Co-operative member, and as a labour activist. As both player and coach, McCall has enjoyed sports such as water polo, hockey and softball. He strives to be a good neighbour. He volunteers for a number of organizations and community events, including Habitat for Humanity, the Regina Folk Festival, the Cathedral Village Arts Festival, the Albert Library Community Council, the Canadian Blood Service, the CIBC Run for the Cure, and the North Central Community Association.
Constituency Description
This constituency is located in north central Regina. Its southeast corner is a hub for activity as that portion of the constituency encompasses downtown Regina, which includes the Cornwall Centre, SaskPower, SaskTel and SGI. Also located in downtown Regina are the Globe theatre, which hosts live plays, and the Scarth Street Mall, which is home to several local businesses. Casino Regina is located in this constituency as well as Taylor Field, home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the 2003 Grey Cup. The Pasqua hospital is also located here. The Agridome and Queensbury Downs Race Track can be found in the Regina Exhibition Park, located in the southwest corner of this constituency. Regina Elphinstone borders 13th Avenue, where the Cathedral Village, a popular shopping district, is located west of Albert St. The northeastern portion of Regina Elphinstone is largely residential.
Additional Resources
Map of Regina Elphinstone-Centre:
