Demetrios Nicolaides

Demetrios Nicolaides was elected to the Alberta Legislature on April 16, 2019, as the MLA for Calgary-Bow. On April 30, 2019, he was appointed Minister of Advanced Education. Demetrios was relected in 2023 and currently serves as the Minister of Education.

Demetrios was motivated to enter politics to ensure Alberta remains a place of hope, opportunity and promise. As new Canadians, Demetrios’ parents found a new start in Canada and through hard-work, dedication and perseverance they achieved the Alberta dream. Both the Federal Liberals and Alberta NDP are actively threatening Alberta and Canada’s prosperity, financial stability and future. Demetrios knew it was time to stand-up and make a change.

Demetrios is a born and raised Calgarian and long-time resident of west Calgary. He completed his BA in International Relations from the University of Calgary, his MA in Peace and Conflict Studies and his PhD in Political Science. During his PhD, Demetrios contributed to peacebuilding and reconciliation activities in Cyprus.

Demetrios was first elected in 2019 and served as the Minister of Advanced Education from 2019-2023. He was re-elected in 2023 and has since served as the Minister of Education & Childcare.

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