Former Alberta Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer Joins United World Leaders
Summary
A Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 2015, who as minister led the province’s Clare’s Law and its first recognition of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.
About Leela Aheer
Leela Aheer is a former Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women of the Province of Alberta. She was first elected in 2015 as Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Chestermere-Strathmore. She supported the merger of Alberta’s conservative parties and was appointed Deputy Leader of the United Conservative Party, where she championed centrist and inclusive values.
As Minister she led initiatives including Alberta’s Clare’s Law and the province’s first recognition of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, and she also served as Minister responsible for the Francophone Secretariat.
Before entering politics she was a professional vocal coach and music teacher who taught singing in seven languages, owned and operated businesses, and was active in the arts, volunteering and community service.
She joined United World Leaders as a Member in June 2025.
About United World Leaders
United World Leaders is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that brings together Presidents and Prime Ministers, ministers, ambassadors and other current and former senior officials with leaders of business, academia, philanthropy, science and civil society. Members may lead Councils in their areas of focus, as Chairs or Co-Chairs.
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