Iris Evans, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Iris Evans

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 31-Dec-1941

Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Profession: politician, nurse

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Iris Evans

  • Iris Sylvia Evans (born December 31, 1941) is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations for the Canadian province.
  • From November 25, 2004 to December 15, 2006 she served as Alberta's Minister of Health and Wellness in Premier Ralph Klein's cabinet.
  • After Ed Stelmach assumed the office of Premier, she was named Minister of Employment, Immigration and Industry in his cabinet.
  • After the 2008 Alberta provincial election, Premier Stelmach appointed Evans as Minister of Finance and Enterprise.
  • She was moved over to Intergovernmental Relations in January 2010. A nurse by training, Evans was first elected to the legislature in 1997, representing the riding of Sherwood Park for the Progressive Conservatives.
  • She previously held the portfolios of Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister of Children's Services.
  • Prior to being elected to the legislature, Evans served as a school board trustee, municipal councillor, and finally as the reeve of Strathcona County.

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