Your Neighbourhood Guy:
Building People-Powered Communities
Cesar is a tireless community builder whose career has been deeply focused on Calgary neighbourhoods and has spanned nearly two decades.
Before accepting the NDP nomination for Calgary East, Cesar worked as a special advisor for the Government of Alberta, building engagement between ministries and diverse communities. He has also worked in community development for The United Way of Calgary and Area and civic engagement at The Calgary Foundation.
In addition to his professional community work, Cesar has co-founded several community-serving organizations, including Sunrise Community Link Resource Centre, Ethno-Cultural Council of Calgary (now ActionDignity), Children’s Legal and Educational Resource Centre (now named Youth Law), Urban Youth Worx (now part of Antyx), Asian Heritage Foundation and Fiesta Filipino. He has been recognized for this work several times, including a Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in 2015, a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, an Immigrant of Distinction Award in 2009 and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005.
Cesar lives in Calgary with his wife, Marichu Antonio. They are parents to two adult children, Faustino and Lorena, and grandparents to Noey, Reggie and Emryelle.
Governor General's Caring Award
Cesar Cala has contributed to community building in Calgary through cross-cultural relationships and creating bridges between communities, individuals and organizations.
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubiliee Medal for Unsung Heroes
In recognition of Cesar’s community development work, building cross-cultural relationships.
Immigrant of Distinction Award (Community Service)
Alberta Centennial Medal
In recognition of a solid commitment to making Alberta even better.
Connecting people and connecting conversations.
Community Partner
Whether it’s been working to strengthen neighbourhoods with The United Way and The Calgary Foundation, or founding community-serving organizations like Sunrise Community Link Resource Centre and the Ethno-Cultural Council of Calgary (now ActionDignity), Cesar has been tireless in his commitment to building Calgary’s communities.
Committed Community Builder
That’s why he’s running in this provincial election to serve as your representative in government — making sure your voices are heard and the issues that matter to you are brought to the table.
For the last two decades, Cesar has been working in this riding and across the city to make Calgary a better place for everyone. And now, he’s ready to fight for you.