Brian Mason
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. 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.
The Honourable Brian Mason | |
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Mason in 2015 | |
| Minister of Transportation | |
| 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 October 12, 1953 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 |
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