Honourable David Eggen - MLA for Edmonton-Calder

Father God, we join together across Alberta to pray for Cabinet Minister, Hon. Mr. David Eggen. May he find opportunity to travel and hear parents and educators share their heart about the education of their children. Thank you that you give him compassion, wisdom and understanding to speak on behalf of Albertans’ and clearly represent the interests of families in his constituency and beyond. We pray that through your guidance, you will enable Alberta to become the leader in the nation we are meant to be. Amen

Minister of Education

David Eggen was sworn in as the Minister of Education and as the Minister of Culture and Tourism on May 24, 2015.

Mr. Eggen was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Calder on April 23, 2012 and again on May 5, 2015. He previously represented the constituency from 2004 to 2008 and served as the ND's critic for energy, education, environment and sustainable resource development.

Mr. Eggen has served as a member of the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Families and Communities
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future
• Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee
• Select Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee
• Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

Mr. Eggen was educated at the University of Alberta, where he received a bachelor of education degree in 1984. He then went to Zimbabwe, where he taught for three years. Upon his return to Edmonton he taught at a number of local schools from 1990 to 2004.