CanadaProvincial & local legislatureNew Democratic PartyAlberta · Edmonton-RiverviewMember of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Lori Sigurdson
Profile
Lori Sigurdson is a Canadian politician serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the electoral district of Edmonton-Riverview. First elected in 2015, she has held several cabinet positions, including Minister of Advanced Education, Minister of Labour, and Minister of Seniors and Housing. Before entering politics, she had a 25-year career as a social worker, mental health therapist, and instructor at various post-secondary institutions. She currently serves as an Official Opposition critic for Seniors Issues, Continuing Care, and Homecare.
Details
- Born
- January 31, 1961 · 65 years old
- Birth place
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Education
- University of Alberta (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science); University of Calgary (Bachelor and Masters of Social Work)
- Career
- Social worker, child welfare caseworker, mental health therapist, social work instructor, director of the Bissell Centre, manager of professional affairs for the Alberta College of Social Workers
