Jeffrey David Johnson ECA (born c. 1967) is a Canadian business man and politician who was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (MLA) and Minister in three senior cabinet positions.
On September 15, 2014 he was sworn in as Minister of Seniors in the cabinet of Jim Prentice, serving in this portfolio until an NDP majority in the May 5, 2015 provincial election.
[2] While in political office, Johnson was distinguished for championing excellence in education when named to Canada's top 10 Edtech News-makers of the Year in 2012 for "leadership, innovative thinking and embracing 21st-century learning within his province and beyond".
He was recognized for his impact on Alberta with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal which "honour[s] significant contributions and achievements by Canadians."
He has additional experience working first-hand in financial markets as a futures trading-floor pit boss, and as a sales executive for life insurance and related investment funds.