David Eggen
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 |
| Dean of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| Assumed office December 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rachel Notley |
| 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 62–63) |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Spouse | Somboon Eggen |
| 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 and then again from 2012-2019. In 2014, Eggen ran in the NDP leadership election, where he placed second. He served as the Minister of Education and Minister of Culture and Tourism in Premier Notley's NDP government from 2015-2019. He is the longest current member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.