Rob Anderson (politician)
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Robert Harmen "Rob" Anderson (born June 13, 1977) is a Canadian politician and a former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta; he represented the constituency of Airdrie. He was a Progressive Conservative until he crossed the floor on January 4, 2010 to join the Wildrose Party.[1] He was reelected in the 2012 Alberta general election, with 16 other Wildrose MLAs to form the Official Opposition.
Rob Anderson | |
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MLA for Airdrie-Chestermere | |
In office March 3, 2008 – April 23, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Carol Haley |
Succeeded by | Electoral district abolished |
MLA for Airdrie | |
In office April 23, 2012 – May 5, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Electoral district created |
Succeeded by | Angela Pitt |
Personal details | |
Born | (1977-06-13) June 13, 1977 (age 46) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative (2008–2010, 2014-2017) Wildrose Party (2010–2014) |
Residence(s) | Airdrie, Alberta, Canada |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University University of Alberta |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Website | http://www.robanderson.ca |
On December 17, 2014, Anderson resigned from the Wildrose caucus to cross the floor and rejoin the governing Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta caucus, along with eight other Wildrose MLAs.[2]
He is currently acting as the Executive Director of the Office of the Premier, Danielle Smith.