David Khan


David Khan is a Canadian politician, currently the leader of the Alberta Liberal Party. Prior to running for leader, Khan served as the party's executive vice-president. He was elected leader on June 4, 2017.

Political positions

Khan does not support co-operation with the Alberta Party, but does support forging closer ties with the Liberal Party of Canada. Khan's 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. 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.

2019 general election

2017 by-election

2015 general election

2014 by-election