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David Eggen | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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]
- ^ "Edmonton New Democrat David Eggen is first to join Alberta's only interesting political leadership race". May 27, 2014.
- ^ Eggen, David (July 12, 2019). "Elected Members". Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
- ^ "David Eggen to seek leadership of Alberta NDP". Edmonton Journal. May 25, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ^ "Rachel Notley sworn in as Alberta premier, reveals cabinet," CBC News May 24, 2015.