Rob Anders | |
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| Member of Parliament for Calgary West | |
| In office June 2, 1997 – August 4, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Harper |
| Succeeded by | Riding Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1972 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative (federal, 2003–present) Wildrose Party (provincial) |
| Other political affiliations | Reform (1997–2000) Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) |
| Residence(s) | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Profession | Lobbyist |
Robert J. Anders (born April 1, 1972) is a former Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Calgary West from 1997 until 2015 and was a founding member of the Conservative Party of Canada.
On April 12, 2014, Anders was defeated by former provincial minister Ron Liepert for the Conservative nomination in Calgary Signal Hill, which included the bulk of his former riding, for the next federal election.[1]
On September 20, 2014, Anders was defeated for a second time in an attempt to gain the nomination in Bow River by Brooks mayor Martin Shields.[2]
- ^ "Ron Liepert wins Tory nomination in Calgary Signal Hill". CBC News Calgary. April 12, 2014.
- ^ The Canadian Press (September 20, 2014). "Conservative MP Rob Anders loses nomination in Bow River". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved September 20, 2014.