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David Khan

b. 1975

Canadian politician

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About David Khan

Born 1975. David Khan is a Canadian politician.

Political positions Khan did not support co-operation with the Alberta Party, but did support forging closer ties with the Liberal Party of Canada. His leadership platform included a basic income pilot project, elimination of the small business tax, proportional representation for the Legislature, more free votes for MLAs, bringing private schools into the public system, and establishing universal pharmacare for those under 24.

Personal life Born in Calgary, Khan's father was an immigrant to Canada from Pakistan while his mother is English. Professionally, Khan is a lawyer who practices indigenous law and is fluently bilingual in both English and French. He is the first openly gay leader of a major Alberta political party.

Election results He was previously the party's 2014 by-election candidate in Calgary-West and 2015 provincial election candidate in Calgary-Buffalo, finishing third both times. Khan was also the Liberal candidate in the December 14, 2017 by-election in Calgary-Lougheed. He again placed third, behind United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney and the NDP candidate. Under his leadership, the Alberta Liberal Party experienced its worst results in history in the 2019 provincial election.

2019 general election

2017 by-election

2015 general election

2014 by-election

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1975, Calgary
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Education
University of British Columbia, University of Toronto

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Frequently asked questions

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Canadian politician

When was David Khan born?

David Khan was born in 1975 in Calgary.

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David Khan is a politician.

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David Khan is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Khan

· Wikidata: Q30131914

· DBpedia: David Khan (politician)

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