Lori Sigurdson

Lori Dawn Sigurdson (born January 31, 1961 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-Riverview.[2] She served as Minister of Advanced Education and Minister of Labour from May 24, 2015 to February 2, 2016 and as Minister of Seniors and housing until March 20, 2019.[3] MLA Sigurdson was re-elected on April 16, 2019.[4] She is currently the Official Opposition Critic for Seniors and Housing.

Lori Sigurdson

MLA
Sigurdson in May 2015
Alberta Minister of Seniors and Housing
In office
February 2, 2016 – April 30, 2019
Preceded byJonathan Denis
Succeeded byJosephine Pon
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Riverview
Assumed office
May 5, 2015
Preceded bySteve Young
Alberta Minister of Labour
In office
May 24th, 2015 – February 2, 2016
Succeeded byChristina Gray
Personal details
Born (1961-01-31) January 31, 1961
Winnipeg, Manitoba[1]
Political partyAlberta New Democratic Party
ResidenceEdmonton, Alberta
Alma mater
OccupationSocial Worker, University Instructor, Politician

Personal life

Sigurdson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta as well as Bachelor and Masters of Social Work degrees from the University of Calgary.[4] Sigurdson worked as a Social Worker, working in child welfare casework as a supervisor in the Government of Alberta public service, mental health therapist with Alberta Catholic School Services, community development, and social policy. After working in Social Work for 25 years Sigurdson was an instructor of Social Work at the University of Calgary, MacEwan University and NorQuest College.[4]

She has also served as the director of the Bissell Centre and the manager of professional affairs for the Alberta College of Social Workers.[5] Sigurdson was awarded the John Hutton Memorial Award for social action and policy in 2017 for her outstanding contributions to the profession of Social Work.[4]

Electoral history

2019 general election
2019 Alberta general election: Edmonton-Riverview
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticLori Sigurdson12,23455.9%-6.88%
United ConservativeKara Barker6,50829.8%+3.45%
Alberta PartyKatherine O'Neill2,50311.4%+8.87%
LiberalIndy Randhawa2991.4%-5.94%
 IndependenceCorey MacFadden1900.9%--
IndependentRob Bernshaw1350.6%--
Total valid votes 21,869
Rejected, spoiled and declined 587011
Registered electors and turnout 33,01266.5%
New Democratic hold Swing
Source(s)
"2019 Provincial General Election Results". Elections Alberta. Retrieved 2019-04-30.

2015 general election
2015 Alberta general election: Edmonton-Riverview
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticLori Sigurdson12,10862.78+41.64
Progressive ConservativeSteve Young3,73219.35-20.24
LiberalDonna Wilson1,4167.34-15.49
WildroseIan Crawford1,3507.00-7.78
Alberta PartyBrandon Beringer4872.53+0.87
GreenSandra Lange1350.70
IndependentGlenn Miller590.31
Total valid votes 19,287
Rejected, spoiled, and declined 128
Registered electors 31,416
Turnout 19,41561.80-2.43
New Democratic gain from Progressive Conservative Swing +30.94
Source(s)
Elections Alberta. "Electoral Division Results: Edmonton-Riverview". Retrieved 2018-09-14.

2012 general election
2012 Alberta general election: Edmonton-Riverview
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeSteve Young7,28839.59+4.56
LiberalArif Khan4,20222.83-27.78
New DemocraticLori Sigurdson3,89221.14+12.44
WildroseJohn Corie2,72114.78+12.55
Alberta PartyTimothy Wong3061.66
Total valid votes 18,409
Rejected, spoiled, and declined 203
Registered electors 28,975
Turnout 18,61264.23+16.70
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +16.17
Source(s)
Elections Alberta. "Electoral Division Results: Edmonton-Riverview". Retrieved 2018-09-14.

References
  1. AM 610 Newsroom. "Minister Sigurdson pays a visit to the Peace Country".
  2. https://edmontonjournal.com/Riding+profile+Edmonton+Riverview/10995714/story.html
  3. "Rachel Notley sworn in as Alberta premier, reveals cabinet," CBC News May 24, 2015.
  4. Sigurdson, Lori. "Elected Members". Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
  5. "Honourable Lori Sigurdson MLA Bio"


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