Sharif Haji

Sharif Haji is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the riding of Edmonton-Decore succeeding outgoing MLA Chris Nielsen. Haji is of Somali descent. On June 21, 2023, he served as the Official Opposition critic for Immigration and Accreditation. After which he was moved into the portfolio for Affordability and Utilities before being named Shadow Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services by Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP, in October 2025. He is the first black Muslim and person of East African descent to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

Education Haji holds an undergraduate degree from the University of South Africa, as well as a master's degree in public health, with specialization on global health from the University of Alberta.

Electoral history