Cam Broten MLA

As the son of a teacher and social worker, and as the grandson of a former MLA, Hans Broten, who served in the Legislative Assembly under Tommy Douglas and Woodrow Lloyd in the 1960s, Cam Broten grew up knowing the importance of making a difference, building a stronger Saskatchewan and extending opportunity to all through public service.

Cam completed an International Studies degree at the University of Saskatchewan and a Master's degree in Political Science at Simon Fraser University. He spent eight seasons as a tree planter to help pay his way through university. While earning his International Studies degree, Cam spent a full university term studying in Guatemala and living with a local family.  And during his time at SFU, he was employed as a teaching assistant in the Political Science department and also served as a facilitator with the BC Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform. Cam has worked as a policy analyst with the Saskatchewan Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation and a health policy manager with the Saskatchewan Medical Association. He has also served as an elected board member of the Saskatoon Co-op.

In November 2007, Cam was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for the constituency of Saskatoon Massey Place. Former NDP Leader Lorne Calvert appointed Cam as the New Democratic Party (NDP) Official Opposition Critic for Advanced Education and Youth. In June 2009, new NDP Leader Dwain Lingenfelter expanded Cam's role by appointing him the Official Opposition Critic for Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration. Cam is also the chair of the Saskatoon NDP Caucus.

Cam and his wife Ruth live in the Saskatoon Massey Place constituency with their baby daughter Ingrid and their dog Oscar.