Martin Long

Martin Long is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of West Yellowhead as a member of the United Conservative Party.

Political career As a legislator, Long has been a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities. In addition to this, Mr. Long participated in the Alberta Joint Working Group on MMIWG (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls) which resulted in the 113 Pathways to Justice Report.

In his elected position, responsible resource development has been a focus. He chairs the Upper-Smoky Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force and advocates both industry and conservation in his constituency; most notably in relation to the Mountain Pine Beetle, for the elimination of which he submitted the non-government Motion 505 on 24 June 2019. Motion 505 was carried the same day. Four days later a CBC article said that 14% of Jasper National Park had been infested to date.

Long was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business on October 24, 2022, and formerly served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism.

Long was appointed as the Minister of Infrastructure after former Minister Peter Guthrie resigned. Long was appointed as the new Minister on February 27, 2025.

Volunteer activities Long’s volunteer involvement includes Chairing Tennille's Hope Community Kitchen board of directors for the duration of the year 2019.

Electoral history 2023 general election

2019 general election