Leela Aheer

Leela Aheer
Aheer in 2015
Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism & Status of Women
In office
April 30, 2019 – July 8, 2021
PremierJason Kenney
Preceded byDanielle Larivee
Succeeded byRon Orr
Deputy Leader of the United Conservative Party
In office
October 30, 2017 – July 8, 2021
LeaderJason Kenney
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Chestermere-Strathmore
(Chestermere-Rocky View; 2015–2019)
In office
May 5, 2015 – May 1, 2023
Preceded byBruce McAllister
Succeeded byChantelle de Jonge
Personal details
BornLeela Sharon Aheer
(1970-09-26) September 26, 1970
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
PartyUnited Conservative
Other political
affiliations
Wildrose (2015–17)
Alma materUniversity of Calgary
University of Manitoba (B.M.)
OccupationBusiness owner, music teacher
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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. She came last in the election.