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Kathleen Ganley

The Honourable
Kathleen Ganley
MLA
Kathleen Ganley 2015.jpg
Ganley in May 2015
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Buffalo
Assumed office
May 5, 2015
Preceded by Kent Hehr
Minister of Justice and Solicitor General
Assumed office
May 24, 2015
Preceded by Jonathan Denis
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
In office
May 24, 2015 – February 2, 2016
Preceded by Jim Prentice
Succeeded by Richard Feehan
Personal details
Born 1976/1977 (age 39–40)
Edmonton, Alberta
Political party Alberta New Democratic Party
Residence Calgary, Alberta
Alma mater University of Calgary
Occupation Lawyer
Portfolio Minister of Justice and Solicitor General

Kathleen Teresa Ganley (born 1978) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who was elected in the Alberta general election, 2015 to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Calgary-Buffalo. On May 24, 2015 she was sworn in as the Minister of Justice and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs for the province of Alberta. On February 2, 2016 six new members were sworn in to Alberta's Cabinet, and Kathleen Ganley retained the role of Minister of Justice and Solicitor General for the province of Alberta. The department of Aboriginal Relations was renamed to Indigenous Relations, reflecting the preference of Indigenous communities, with Richard Feehan appointed Minister of Indigenous Relations.

Ganley grew up in Edmonton before moving to Calgary. She has degrees in Psychology and in Philosophy from the University of Calgary. She graduated from the University of Calgary faculty of law in 2012. As a lawyer, she specialized in labour and employment. She also worked as a clerk in a provincial court.



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