Elizabeth Hanson
Elizabeth Hanson (born 1951), also known as Liz Hanson, is a Canadian politician from the Yukon. She was the leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party from 2009 until 2019, and represented the electoral district of Whitehorse Centre in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 2010 to 2021.
Elizabeth Hanson | |
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| Leader of the Official Opposition of Yukon | |
| In office October 11, 2011 – December 3, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Stacey Hassard |
| Leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party | |
| In office September 26, 2009 – May 5, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Hardy |
| Succeeded by | Kate White |
| Member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly for Whitehorse Centre | |
| In office December 13, 2010 – March 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Hardy |
| Succeeded by | Emily Tredger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 72–73) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Residence(s) | Whitehorse, Yukon |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary |
On November 22, 2018, Hanson announced her intent to resign as leader of the Yukon NDP.
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