Monte Solberg | |
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| Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat | |
| In office October 25, 1993 – October 14, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Porter |
| Succeeded by | LaVar Payne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Monte Kenton Solberg September 17, 1958 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative (2003–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Reform (1993–2000) Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) |
| Spouse | Deb Solberg |
| Children | Matt Solberg, Michael Solberg |
| Residence | Brooks, Alberta |
| Profession | Broadcaster, Businessman |
| Portfolio | Minister of Human Resources and Social Development |
Monte Kenton Solberg, PC (born September 17, 1958) is a Canadian businessman and politician. Solberg is a former Member of Parliament, representing the riding of Medicine Hat in the House of Commons of Canada as a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and later served as the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development. He has also served as Critic for Foreign Affairs, National Revenue, and Human Resources Development.
Solberg is now a Principal at New West Public Affairs, a Canadian national public affairs firm based in western Canada, and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
Solberg was the owner of the right-wing news aggregate website, News Hub Nation, from which he frequently blogged about current events and features exclusive content from conservative personalities.