Eric Schmalz was first elected MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers in 2024. He currently serves as Minister of Government Relations and Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs.

Before entering politics, Eric served 13 years as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In 2016, he joined his family’s business and obtained training as an auctioneer. In 2019, Eric was elected Reeve for the RM of Prince Albert in a by-election, and subsequently re-elected in the fall of 2020.

Eric resides near Prince Albert with his wife and their two children.