David Hancock
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David Hancock (b. August 10, 1955), is an Albertan MLA who also serves as Minister of Advanced Education.
David Hancock is in his third term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Whitemud. David Hancock also served as Minister of Justice twice and Attorney General and prior to that as Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs.
David Hancock is a lawyer by profession and was a partner with Matheson and Company, Barristers and Solicitors before entering public service. He received his law degree from the University of Alberta in 1979.
David Hancock was born in Fort Resolution, N.W.T., on August 10, 1955. He lived in Hazelton, B.C. and the northern Alberta community of Fort Vermilion, where he graduated from La Crete Public School. Mr. Hancock moved to Edmonton in 1972. He and his wife Janet have three children: Ian, Janis and Janine
On December 15, 2006 David Hancock was made Minister of Health and Wellness in the new Premier Ed Stelmach's cabinet.
[edit] External links
- Klein's leadership competency questioned CBC News
- [1] - Legislative Assembly Biography
- [2] - Leadership Candidacy Website
- [3] - Electoral Division Map
| Preceded by Mike Percy |
MLA Edmonton Whitemud 1997–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| 2006 Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership candidates | |
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| Winner: Ed Stelmach Defeated on the second ballot: Dinning | Morton Defeated on the first ballot: Doerksen | Hancock | Norris | McPherson | Oberg |
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