About Pascal Ryffel

Pascal has worked with Alberta Counsel for many years and has been active in Alberta politics for over two decades. Starting with the NDP caucus when Raj Pannu was leader, Pascal has experienced the rapidly changing political environment in Alberta firsthand, spending most of his time with the NDP as outreach coordinator when caucus only had four MLAs. Over the years, Pascal has had many roles with the party, including organizing (both provincial and federal), leaders tour, candidate recruitment and candidate.  

Pascal has a BA from the University of Alberta and a master’s degree in Media and International Development from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom. Born in Switzerland, Pascal moved to rural Alberta (Millet) with his family in 1993. He and his wife Carla, along with two young daughters, reside in Edmonton.