Victor Doerksen

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Victor Doerksen (born:November 25, 1953) is a politician, accountant and former Cabinet Minister in Alberta, Canada.

[edit] Early life

Victor was born in Bassano, Alberta on November 25, 1953

He was employed by the Bank of Montreal for 12 years through the 1980's.

[edit] Albertan politician

Victor was first elected to the riding of Red Deer South after it was created from the old Red Deer riding in the 1993 Alberta general election. He has held the seat for 4 terms for the Progressive Conservatives.

After winning his 4th term in office in the 2004 election, victor was appointed as the Minister of Innovations and Science and sworn in the portfolio in 2001.

Victor quit his post as the Minister of Innovation and Science on August 15, 2006 and announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Progressive Conservatives on August 17.

[edit] External links

Preceded by: New District	MLA Red Deer South 1993-present	Succeeded by: Incumbent

2006 Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership candidates
Winner: Ed Stelmach Defeated on the second ballot: Dinning \| Morton Defeated on the first ballot: Doerksen \| Hancock \| Norris \| McPherson \| Oberg