Robert William Renner ECA (born 6 October 1954) is a Canadian politician and was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Medicine Hat as a Progressive Conservative.
Before entering provincial politics, Renner owned and operated a family florist business in Medicine Hat.
During his political tenure, Renner has served in numerous capacities; including, member of Treasury Board, Chief Government Caucus Whip, president of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, chair of the Health Professions Act Implementation Steering Committee, and co-chair of the Automobile Insurance Implementation Team.
[1] On 13 March 2008, Renner was sworn into his second term as Minister of Alberta Environment, a position that he has held since 15 December 2006.
During the Spring 2007 Legislature session, Renner led Bill 3 - The Climate Change and Emissions Management Amendment Act, 2007 - creating the first-ever legislated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in North America.