Preceded by Steve Young Name Lori Sigurdson | Role Politician Residence Edmonton, Canada | |
Political party Alberta New Democratic Party Alma mater University of Alberta (BA)
University of Calgary (BA, MA) Occupation Social Worker, University Instructor Party Alberta New Democratic Party Education University of Calgary, University of Alberta | ||
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Lori Dawn Sigurdson (born January 31, 1961 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the Alberta general election, 2015 to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-Riverview. She served as Minister of Advanced Education and Minister of Labour from May 24, 2015 to February 2, 2016. She is currently Minister of Seniors and Housing in the Alberta Cabinet.
Sigurdson holds a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary and has 25 years of experience as a social worker. She has worked as a child welfare caseworker with experience as a supervisor in the Government of Alberta public service, and has been a mental health therapist with Alberta Catholic School Services. She has also served as the director of the Bissell Centre and the manager of professional affairs for the Alberta College of Social Workers. She worked as an instructor at the University of Calgary, MacEwan University, and NorQuest College.