Leela Aheer | |
|---|---|
 Aheer in 2015 | |
| Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism & Status of Women | |
| In office April 30, 2019 – July 8, 2021 | |
| Premier | Jason Kenney |
| Preceded by | Danielle Larivee |
| Succeeded by | Ron Orr |
| Deputy Leader of the United Conservative Party | |
| In office October 30, 2017 – July 8, 2021 | |
| Leader | Jason Kenney |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Chestermere-Strathmore (Chestermere-Rocky View; 2015–2019) | |
| In office May 5, 2015 – May 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce McAllister |
| Succeeded by | Chantelle de Jonge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leela Sharon Aheer September 26, 1970 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | United Conservative |
| Other political affiliations | Wildrose (2015–17) |
| Residence(s) | Chestermere, Alberta, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary University of Manitoba (B.M.) |
| Occupation | Business owner, music teacher[1] |
Leela Sharon Aheer ECA (born September 26, 1970) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and re-elected in the 2019 Alberta general election.
On June 8, 2022, Aheer announced her candidacy in the 2022 United Conservative Party leadership election.[2] She came last in the election.
- ^ "Member Information". Archived from the original on 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ Joannou, Ashley (2022-06-08). "'Defeat the machines': Former cabinet minister Leela Aheer launches campaign for UCP leadership". The Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2022-06-15.