Honourable David Eggen - MLA for Edmonton-Calder

Lord, today we lift up Hon. David Eggen to your throne of grace. We ask that you would give him insight and understanding as he serves in the Premier’s cabinet as Minister of Education. We are aware of the enormous responsibility he has of fairly representing the education needs of the families of this province. We pray that your hand would be upon him and that you would surround him with wise counsellors. May he sense your presence with him as he serves and keep him in good health. 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.