Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Honourable Lori Sigurdson - MLA for Edmonton-Riverview

Lord God, we thank You for the Honourable Ms. Lori Sigurdson and the abilities she brings to the responsibilities she carries.  Thank You as well for the passion she has for serving as Minister of Advanced Education and the development of training and skills in the labour force here in Alberta.  May she experience satisfaction and fulfilment as she involves herself in local events, meets individuals and families and seeks to acquaint herself with their needs.   Amen. 

Minister of Advanced Education

Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour

Lori Sigurdson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Riverview on May 5, 2015. She was appointed to serve as Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education and Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour, on May 24, 2015. On October 22, 2015 the Minister was sworn in as the Minister of Advanced Education. Her portfolio with Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour remained the same.

Ms. Sigurdson holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta as well as Bachelor and Master of Social Work Degrees from the University of Calgary. She has over 25 years of experience as a social worker. In addition, Ms. Sigurdson served as an instructor at the University of Calgary, Grant MacEwan University and Norquest College. Most recently she was employed at the Alberta College of Social Workers as the manager of professional affairs.


A mother of three sons, Ms. Sigurdson is an active volunteer in her community. She served as the vice-president of Public Interest Alberta and, has been involved in the work of the Parkland Institute, the Greater Edmonton Alliance, The Mayor’s Task Force to Eliminate Poverty, Ritchie United Church and the Alberta College of Registered Social Workers.

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