Michael Cooper | |
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&sq=crain_ford&lang=en&file=File:Michael_Cooper,_Member_of_Parliament_(cropped).jpg) Cooper in 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament for St. Albert—Edmonton | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Brent Rathgeber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1984 St. Albert, Alberta, Canada[1] |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Residence(s) | St. Albert, Alberta |
| Profession | Politician |
Michael Cooper is the Conservative Member of Parliament for St. Albert—Edmonton. First elected in 2015, Cooper was re-elected in 2019, and again in 2021.[2][3] Cooper serves as the Shadow Minister for Democratic Reform, and as vice-chair of Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.[4] He is also a member of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.[5]
Cooper is a lifelong resident of St. Albert and an active community volunteer. He is a Lector at St. Albert Catholic Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Albert Rotary Club and the St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce.[6] A graduate of the University of Alberta, Cooper received a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws, both with distinction. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 2010. Prior to being elected Cooper worked as a civil litigator at a leading Edmonton law firm.[6]
- ^ "Michael Cooper - Conservative Party of Canada". 19 September 2015.
- ^ Gerein, Keith (October 5, 2015). "Riding profile: St. Albert-Edmonton".
- ^ Elections Canada. "Election Night Results".
- ^ Conservative Party of Canada. "Pierre Poilievre announces Inflation-busting Conservative Shadow Cabinet".
- ^ "ETHI - Members - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b Michael Cooper, M.P. "About Michael Cooper".