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David Eggen
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David Manson Eggen ECA MLA (born 1962) is a Canadian politician. He is a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, in 2019 he was elected as the member representing Edmonton-North West. He previously served three terms as the member representing Edmonton Calder from 2004-2008[2] and then again from 2012-2019. In 2014, Eggen ran in the NDP leadership election, where he placed second.[3] He served as the Minister of Education and Minister of Culture and Tourism in Premier Notley's NDP government from 2015-2019.[4]
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Quick Facts Minister of Education, Premier ...
David Eggen | |
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![]() Eggen in 2015 | |
Minister of Education | |
In office May 24, 2015 – April 30, 2019 | |
Premier | Rachel Notley |
Preceded by | Gordon Dirks |
Succeeded by | Adriana LaGrange |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-North West (Edmonton-Calder; 2004–2019) | |
Assumed office April 23, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Doug Elniski |
In office November 22, 2004 – March 3, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Brent Rathgeber |
Succeeded by | Doug Elniski |
Personal details | |
Born | David Manson Eggen 1962 (age 61–62) |
Political party | New Democratic |
Spouse | Somboon Eggen[1] |
Alma mater | University of Alberta |
Occupation | Teacher |
Portfolio | Minister of Education, Minister of Culture |
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