Brian Mason
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Brian David Mason ECA (born October 12, 1953) is a Canadian politician who was leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party from 2004 to 2014 and served the Minister of Transportation in Rachel Notley's NDP government.[1] He also served as the Government House Leader. Mason was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the now-defunct riding of Edmonton Highlands in a 2000 byelection. He was subsequently re-elected, and was elected in Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood after the riding was created in 2004. He chose not to seek re-election in 2019, and was succeeded by Janis Irwin. Mason was the longest serving NDP MLA in Alberta history, with a political career spanning more than 20 years.[2]
Brian Mason | |
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Minister of Transportation[lower-alpha 1] | |
In office May 24, 2015 – April 29, 2019 | |
Premier | Rachel Notley |
Preceded by | Wayne Drysdale |
Succeeded by | Ric McIver |
Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party | |
In office July 13, 2004 – October 18, 2014 Interim: July 13, 2004 – September 18, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Raj Pannu |
Succeeded by | Rachel Notley |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood (Edmonton-Highlands; 2000–2004) | |
In office June 12, 2000 – April 15, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Pam Barrett |
Succeeded by | Janis Irwin |
Personal details | |
Born | Brian David Mason (1953-10-12) October 12, 1953 (age 70) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Political party | Alberta New Democratic Party |
Alma mater | University of Alberta |
Occupation | Politician, bus driver |
Portfolio | Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Transportation |