Nathan Ip Explained

Nathan Ip (born 1981 or 1982) is a Canadian politician from the Alberta New Democratic Party.^[2] He is the MLA for Edmonton-South West, after unseating former Minister of Justice and former Deputy Premier Kaycee Madu in the 2023 Alberta general election. Madu also served as Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions.^[3] Before his election to the legislature, Ip was an Edmonton Public School Board Trustee for Ward H from 2013 to 2023.

Early life

Ip was born in Taiwan and immigrated to Canada in the 1980s. His parents ran a restaurant in Edmonton.

Political career

Ip was elected as a Edmonton Public School Board trustee in 2013 representing Ward H.^[4]

As of June 21, 2024, he serves as the Official Opposition critic for Jobs, Economy and Trade.

Electoral history

2023 general election

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Journal asks: How will Edmonton school trustee candidates push for new schools and vote on LGBTQ rights?. The Edmonton Journal. French. Janet. October 14, 2017. May 29, 2023.
2. Web site: Fortner . Cole . May 29, 2023 . Nathan Ip beats Kaycee Madu to become Edmonton-South West MLA . Edmonton City News.
3. News: Junker . Anna . Supporters rally at NDP election headquarters in Edmonton . 30 May 2023 . Edmonton Journal . 30 May 2023 . en-CA.
4. Web site: Edmonton-South West is the city's biggest election battleground. Will a school trustee unseat Edmonton's only UCP incumbent?. Wakefield. Jonny. May 25, 2023. The Edmonton Journal. May 29, 2023.