Dan Backs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 22 November 2004 – 3 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Vandermeer |
| Succeeded by | Peter Sandhu |
| Constituency | Edmonton-Manning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1953 Calgary, Alberta |
| Political party | Liberal (2004-2006) Independent (2006-2008) |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence(s) | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta |
Dan Backs (born 15 December 1953)[1] is a politician and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He was elected as a Liberal candidate in the 2004 provincial election, but was kicked out of the Liberal caucus by leader Kevin Taft, who cited concerns about Backs' ability to work as a member of a team. He sat as an independent thereafter and, after failing to secure the Progressive Conservative nomination for his riding, sought re-election in that capacity as well. He finished third in the riding in the 2008 election.