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David Chan | |
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Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Yorkton | |
Assumed office October 28, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Greg Ottenbreit |
Personal details | |
Political party | Saskatchewan Party |
Residence(s) | Yorkton,Saskatchewan |
David Chan is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2024 general election,representing Yorkton as a member of the Saskatchewan Party. [1]
Following an announcement on May 29,2023 that Greg Ottenbreit would not seek re-election, [2] Chan won a contested nomination to become the Saskatchewan Party's candidate in Yorkton,over two other contenders on March 7,2024. [3]
Prior to his political career,Chan worked as a mental health councillor for several area Indigenous communities. He holds degrees from Thompson Rivers University and Royal Roads University.
David is also the first Chinese-Canadian to be elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature.
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