Art Johnston was elected to his second term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary-Hays on March 3, 2008. In addition to his role as MLA, Mr. Johnston chairs Calgary Caucus, the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services  and the Social Care Facilities Review Committee.  Mr. Johnston is also a member of the Standing Committee on Community Services, the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and the Legislative Review Committee.