Grant Mitchell (politician)
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| Senator, Hon. Grant Mitchell B.A., M.A. |
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| Assumed office March 24, 2005 |
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| In office November 11, 1994 – April, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Bettie Hewes (interim) |
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| Succeeded by | Nancy MacBeth |
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| In office 1994 – 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Bettie Hewes (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Nancy MacBeth |
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| In office 1986 – 1993 |
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| In office 1993 – 1998 |
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| Born | July 19, 1951 Ottawa, Ontario |
| Political party | Alberta Liberal Party, Liberal Party of Canada |
| Alma mater | Queen’s University, University of Alberta |
| Occupation | Businessman, financial analyst, lecturer |
Grant Mitchell (born July 19, 1951) is a Canadian politician and businessman. After working in the financial sector as an executive with the Principal Financial Group, Mitchell was first elected to the Alberta legislature as the Liberal MLA for Edmonton Meadowlark in 1986. Following his re-election in 1989, he was re-elected in 1993 and 1997 in the new riding of Edmonton McClung.
After placing second in the 1988 Liberal leadership contest to Edmonton mayor Laurence Decore, he became leader of the party and Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta in 1994 and served until 1998 when he left provincial politics. He was succeeded as Liberal leader by Nancy MacBeth.
Following his leave from politics, Mitchell joined CIBC Wood Gundy as an investment advisor. He has also served on the boards of the Canadian Commercial Corporation,the Edmonton ITU World Cup Triathlon and the Edmonton Police Foundation.
On March 24, 2005, he was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Paul Martin where he represents Edmonton for the Liberal Party of Canada.
Senator Mitchell has served on three Senate committees: National Finance; Legal and Constitutional Affairs; and Agriculture and Forestry.
Grant Mitchell is married to Teresa Mitchell, an Edmonton lawyer. They have three sons: Lucas, Liam and Grady.
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| Preceded by Bettie Hewes |
Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta 1994-1998 |
Succeeded by Nancy MacBeth |
| Preceded by Gerard Amerongen |
MLA Edmonton Meadowlark 1986–1993 |
Succeeded by Karen Leibovici |
| Preceded by New District |
MLA Edmonton McClung 1993–1998 |
Succeeded by Nancy MacBeth |
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| Preceded by Douglas Roche |
Senator Alberta 2005-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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