Sarah Hoffman
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The Honourable Sarah Hoffman MLA |
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Hoffman in May 2015
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Glenora | |
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Assumed office May 5, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Heather Klimchuk |
| Deputy Premier of Alberta | |
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Assumed office February 2, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Dave Hancock |
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| Born | May 23, 1980 |
| Political party | Alberta New Democratic Party |
| Residence | Edmonton, Alberta |
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Concordia University College of Alberta University of Alberta |
| Occupation | Edmonton public school trustee, teacher |
| Portfolio | Minister of Health |
Sarah Marjorie Hoffman (born May 23, 1980) is a Canadian politician who serves as the current Deputy Premier of Alberta, and Minister of Health in the cabinet of Rachel Notley. Hoffman was previously a member of the Edmonton Public School Board, where she served from 2010 to 2015 and from 2012 onward as chair. Prior to her service on the school board, she was the research director of the Alberta Legislature New Democrat caucus. After stepping down from the School Board, she was elected in the Alberta general election, 2015 to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-Glenora for the Alberta NDP. On May 24, 2015 she was sworn in as Minister of Health and Minister of Seniors for the province of Alberta. Following a cabinet reshuffle on 2 February 2016, she retained the Health portfolio and became Deputy Premier, primarily responsible for answering questions to the Premier when the Premier is not present in the Legislature.
Hoffman has worked as both a teacher and researcher for the NDP before becoming involved in politics. She holds a BA and BSc from Concordia University College of Alberta, in religion and math respectively. She also holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education from the University of Alberta, with a specialization in educational policy studies.
Hoffman was first elected to the Edmonton School Board in 2010, and was acclaimed for a second term in 2013. She served as the vice-chair of the board from her initial election to 2012, and then as the chair from 2012 to 2015 when she resigned to run for provincial office.
Hoffman has spent all of her provincial political career within the cabinet. Her initial appointment was as Minister of Health and Seniors, on May 25, 2015. In this role, she was responsible for the operations of Alberta Health Services, as well as the various government programs and responsibilities towards senior citizens within the province.
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