Grant Mitchell (politician)
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The Honourable Grant Mitchell |
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| Canadian Senator for Edmonton | |
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Assumed office March 24, 2005 |
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| Nominated by | Paul Martin |
| Appointed by | Adrienne Clarkson |
| Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta | |
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In office November 12, 1994 – April 17, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Laurence Decore |
| Succeeded by | Howard Sapers (acting) |
| Leader of the Alberta Liberal Party | |
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In office 1994–1998 |
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| Preceded by | Bettie Hewes (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Nancy MacBeth |
| MLA for Edmonton Meadowlark | |
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In office 1986–1993 |
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| MLA for Edmonton McClung | |
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In office 1993–1998 |
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| Personal details | |
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July 19, 1951 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Non-affiliated |
| Other political affiliations |
Alberta Liberal Party, Liberal (until 2014) Independent Liberal (2014-2016) |
| Alma mater | Queen’s University, University of Alberta |
| Occupation | Businessman, financial analyst, lecturer |
Grant Mitchell (born July 19, 1951) is a Canadian politician and businessman. Formerly a leader of the Alberta Liberal Party, he is currently a member of the Canadian Senate
He received a B.A. degree from the University of Alberta and an M.A. degree from Queen's University. From 1976 to 1979, he worked as a public servant with the Government of Alberta. From 1979 to 1986, he worked in the financial sector as an executive with Edmonton's Principal Group.
Mitchell was first elected to the Alberta legislature as the Liberal MLA for Edmonton Meadowlark in 1986. Following his re-election in 1989, he was re-elected in 1993 and 1997 in the new riding of Edmonton McClung.
After placing second in the 1988 Liberal leadership contest to Edmonton mayor Laurence Decore, he became leader of the party and opposition leader in Alberta in 1994 and served until 1998, when he left provincial politics. He was succeeded as Liberal leader by Nancy MacBeth.
Following his leave from politics, Mitchell joined CIBC Wood Gundy as an investment advisor. He has also served on the boards of the Canadian Commercial Corporation,the Edmonton ITU World Cup Triathlon and the Edmonton Police Foundation.
On March 24, 2005, he was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, on the advice of Prime Minister Paul Martin, where he represents Edmonton for the Liberal Party of Canada.
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