MEET MICHAEL KRAM
Michael Kram is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Regina-Wascana, a position which he has held since the general election of October 21st, 2019. Michael currently sits on the House of Commons Environment Committee.
Michael was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. His parents are both retired teachers and his grandparents were farmers. He graduated from Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School in Regina.
Michael has a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Economics. Both degrees are from the University of Regina. He also studied Economics at Carleton University in Ottawa.
Since being elected, Michael’s accomplishments for Regina include:
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Campaigning to prevent the closure of the Regina Airport air traffic control tower
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Defending RCMP Depot Division from proposed closure
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Securing funding for research projects at the U of R
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Raising money for the Regina Food Bank
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Raising money for the Salvation Army’s efforts to aid the homeless
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Raising awareness for the fundraising campaign for Ronald McDonald House’s planned Regina location
In Ottawa, Michael’s accomplishments include:
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Participating in the ratification of the Canada-US-Mexico free trade agreement as part of his role on the House of Commons International Trade Committee
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, uncovering extensive CERB fraud at the CRA, in which numerous CRA employees claimed CERB payments while still fully employed by the government
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Uncovering numerous examples of deception and double-talk in the Ministry of Environment, including that the 2 Billion Trees program has no plan or intention of planting even a fraction of the advertised number of trees
Before being elected to Parliament, Michael worked in the information technology sector. He worked in the private sector in Calgary in the late 1990’s and for the Department of National Defence in Ottawa in the early 2000’s. Michael worked for many years as a programmer/analyst with a Regina-based information technology consulting firm. During this time, he developed software solutions for a mix of private-sector and government entities.
Michael Kram grew up and still resides in south Regina. He has been an active member of St. Martin de Porres Church in Whitmore Park for many years. In his spare time he enjoys jogging, movies, and watching football.