The Honourable Lori Sigurdson MLA |
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Sigurdson in May 2015
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Riverview | |
Assumed office May 5, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Steve Young |
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Born |
Valleyview, Alberta |
January 31, 1960
Political party | Alberta New Democratic Party |
Residence | Edmonton, Alberta |
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Occupation | Social Worker, University Instructor, Politician |
Lori Dawn Sigurdson (born January 31, 1960 in Valleyview, Alberta) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the Alberta general election, 2015 to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-Riverview. She served as Minister of Advanced Education and Minister of Labour from May 24, 2015 to February 2, 2016. She is currently Minister of Seniors and Housing in the Alberta Cabinet.
Sigurdson holds a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary and has worked as an instructor both at University of Calgary and MacEwan University.