Janis Irwin
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Janis Irwin | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood | |
| Assumed office April 16, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Mason |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1984 Barrhead, Alberta, Canada |
| Party | Alberta NDP |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta (BEd) University of Calgary (MEd) |
| Occupation | Teacher, civil servant |
| Website | janisirwin |
Janis Irwin (born September 9, 1984)[1] is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the 2019 Alberta general election,[2] and re-elected in the 2023 Alberta General Election. She represents the electoral district of Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood as a member of the Alberta New Democratic Party.[3] She serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Housing. She previously served as the Critic for Status of Women and 2SLGBTQ+ Issues, and is the Official Opposition Deputy Whip.[4]
A teacher prior to her election, Irwin previously ran as the federal New Democratic Party candidate for Edmonton Griesbach in the 2015 Canadian federal election.
Irwin grew up in Barrhead, Alberta.[5] Prior to being elected, Irwin was a high school social studies teacher in Bawlf, Alberta and served as vice-principal in Forestburg, Alberta.[6][7][8][9] Irwin came out in her late 20s.[10] In 2010, Irwin moved to Edmonton to start working with Alberta Education, focusing on curriculum.[11]
Education
Irwin holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, a Master of Education from the University of Calgary, and completed PhD-level coursework at the University of Alberta without defending her thesis. [citation needed]