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Janis Irwin
CanadaProvincial & local legislatureAlberta New Democratic PartyAlberta · Edmonton-Highlands-NorwoodMember of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

Janis Irwin

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Janis Irwin is a Canadian politician serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the electoral district of Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood. First elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, she represents the Alberta New Democratic Party and currently serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Housing and chair of the Public Accounts Committee. A former high school teacher and vice-principal, Irwin is a vocal advocate for housing affordability, 2SLGBTQ+ rights, and the protection of gay-straight alliances in schools.

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Born
September 9, 1984 · 41 years old
Birth place
Barrhead, Alberta, Canada
Education
Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta; Master of Education, University of Calgary
Career
High school social studies teacher, vice-principal, and education curriculum consultant

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