| Rick Miller | |
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| MLA for Edmonton Rutherford | |
| In office 2004–2008 |
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| Preceded by | Ian McClelland |
| Succeeded by | Fred Horne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1960 Burns Lake, British Columbia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Edmonton, Alberta |
Rick Miller (born July 23, 1960 in Burns Lake, British Columbia) is a politician in the Canadian province of Alberta and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
He was elected on November 22, 2004 in the 26th Alberta general election in Edmonton Rutherford, defeating incumbent Progressive Conservative and former member of the Canadian House of Commons Ian McClelland. Miller served as opposition critic for two portfolios, the Treasury Board and Finance. He was also the chief opposition whip for the Alberta Liberal Party. He was defeated in the 2008 election by Progressive Conservative Fred Horne.
In May 2005, Miller involved himself in the controversy surrounding the decision of then Conservative Belinda Stronach to cross the floor to the Liberals. After Tony Abbott, a fellow Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, made remarks comparing Stronach to a prostitute, Miller spoke out on the floor of the Legislative Assembly, condemning Abbott's remarks. After his speech, Abbott reportedly attempted to assault Miller in the corridor behind the Chamber.[1] Due to a security guard's intervention, a major confrontation was prevented. This matter was resolved when Abbott apologized publicly for any perceived wrongs.