Shannon Phillips
Canadian politician (born 1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shannon Rosella Phillips ECA MLA (born September 4, 1975) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 and 2019 Alberta general elections to represent the electoral district of Lethbridge-West in the 29th and 30th Alberta Legislatures, respectively.[2] She is a member of the Alberta New Democratic Party.[2][3] On May 24, 2015, she was sworn in as the Minister of Environment and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women in the Alberta Cabinet.[2][4] After the United Conservative Party formed government in 2019, she was succeeded by Jason Nixon and Leela Aheer. During the NDP government of 2015–2019, she also served as Minister Responsible for Climate Change and as the Deputy Government House Leader.[5]
The Honourable Shannon Phillips | |
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Critic, Finance | |
In office May 13, 2019 – July 1, 2024 | |
Leader | Rachel Notley |
Succeeded by | TBD |
Minister of Environment and Parks of Alberta | |
In office May 24, 2015 – April 30, 2019 | |
Premier | Rachel Notley |
Preceded by | Kyle Fawcett |
Succeeded by | Jason Nixon |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Lethbridge-West | |
In office May 5, 2015 – July 1, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Greg Weadick |
Succeeded by | TBD |
Personal details | |
Born | (1975-09-04) September 4, 1975 (age 48) |
Political party | Alberta New Democratic Party |
Children | 2[1] |
Alma mater | University of Alberta |
Occupation | economic policy analyst, journalist, consultant |
Portfolio | Minister of Environment & Minister for the Status of Women |
As of June 21, 2024, she serves as the Official Opposition critic for Finance (Insurance and Pensions).
Phillips will be resigning as an MLA effective July 1, 2024.[6]