Kathleen Ganley

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Kathleen Ganley
File:Kathleen Ganley 2015.jpg
Ganley in May 2015
MLA for Calgary-Buffalo
Assumed office
May 5, 2015
Preceded by Kent Hehr
Personal details
Born 1978/1979 (age 45–46)
Edmonton, Alberta
Political party Alberta New Democratic Party
Residence Calgary, Alberta
Alma mater University of Calgary
Occupation Lawyer
Portfolio Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Minister of Aboriginal Relations

Kathleen Teresa Ganley (born 1978 or 1979) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who was elected in the Alberta general election, 2015 to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Calgary-Buffalo.[1] On May 24, 2015 she was sworn in as the Minister of Justice and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs for the province of Alberta.[2]

Life and career

Ganley grew up in Edmonton before moving to Calgary.[3] She graduated from the University of Calgary faculty of law at the top of her class in 2012.[4] As a lawyer, she specialized in labour and employment.[3] She also worked as a clerk in a provincial court.[4]

Electoral history

2015 general election

Alberta general election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
New Democratic Kathleen Ganley 4,671 35.12 +30.17%
Progressive Conservative Terry Rock 3,740 28.12 -2.49%
Liberal David Khan 3,274 24.61 -17.41%
Wildrose Leah Wamboldt 1,354 10.18 -10.13%
Green Sabrina Levac 263 1.98 -
Total valid votes 13,302

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