Leela Aheer

Leela Aheer
Aheer in 2015
Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism & Status of Women
In office
April 30, 2019  July 8, 2021
PremierJason Kenney
Preceded byDanielle Larivee
Succeeded byRon Orr
Deputy Leader of the United Conservative Party
In office
October 30, 2017  July 8, 2021
LeaderJason Kenney
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Chestermere-Strathmore
(Chestermere-Rocky View; 2015–2019)
In office
May 5, 2015  May 1, 2023
Preceded byBruce McAllister
Succeeded byChantelle de Jonge
Personal details
Born
Leela Sharon Aheer

(1970-09-26) September 26, 1970
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Political partyUnited Conservative
Other political
affiliations
Wildrose (2015–17)
Residence(s)Chestermere, Alberta, Canada
Alma materUniversity of Calgary
University of Manitoba (B.M.)
OccupationBusiness owner, music teacher

Leela Sharon Aheer ECA (born September 26, 1970) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and re-elected in the 2019 Alberta general election.

On June 8, 2022, Aheer announced her candidacy in the 2022 United Conservative Party leadership election. She came last in the election.