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| Affiliation | Liberal |
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| Name | Laurie Blakeman |
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Edmonton, Alberta , Canada |
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May 23, 1958
(65 years)
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| Info | Laurie Blakeman was first elected as Edmonton-Centre MLA in 1997 and is now in her fourth term. She is House leader for the Official Opposition in the Alberta Legislature. Laurie is currently the shadow minister for Culture and Community Spirit, Finance and Enterprise and Treasury Board. In addition, Laurie is a member of the following Committees:
Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund Committee
Legislative Offices Committee
Ethics Commissioner Search Committee
Standing Committee on the Economy
Laurie has served as critic for eight other portfolios, including Health and Wellness.
Laurie has a bachelor of fine arts degree in acting and a certificate in public administration, both from the University of Alberta. Before serving in the provincial Legislature, she enjoyed a successful career in the theatre both as a performer and an administrator with Phoenix Theatre, Theatre Network, and Celebration of Women in the Arts.
Laurie is a former executive director of the Alberta Advisory Council on Women’s Issues and past president of Celebration of Women in the Arts as well as the founding member of the Edmonton National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. In 1999 she received a YWCA Woman of Distinction Award.
A long-time resident of Edmonton’s Rossdale neighbourhood, Laurie is married to Ben Henderson, Edmonton city councillor for ward 4. They share their home with two large dogs and one large cat.
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