Christine Cusanelli

Christine Cusanelli (born July 15, 1972) is a Canadian former politician who represented the electoral district of Calgary-Currie in the Alberta Legislature. Cusanelli was elected to her first term as MLA for Calgary-Currie on April 23, 2012. Cusanelli was the minister for Tourism, Parks, and Recreation from May 8, 2012,[1] until February 4, 2013. On May 5, 2015 she was voted out of office in Alberta's general election, losing her seat to Brian Malkinson of Alberta New Democratic Party.

Christine Cusanelli
Member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly
for Calgary-Currie
In office
April 23, 2012 – May 5, 2015
Preceded byDave Taylor
Succeeded byBrian Malkinson
Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation
In office
May 8, 2012 – February 4, 2013
Preceded byJack Hayden
Succeeded byRichard Starke
Personal details
Born (1972-07-15) July 15, 1972
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Alma materUniversity of Alberta
ProfessionEducator

Education and work

Cusanelli has a Bachelor of Education degree from Faculté Saint-Jean at the University of Alberta, and a master's degree in psychology from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. She started her career as a teacher with the Calgary Catholic School District where she taught elementary and junior-high students in French immersion and other educational settings.

In 2012, while in Alison Redford's cabinet, Cusanelli was forced to repay $10,600 in expenses, including $4,078 in airfare incurred after she flew her daughter and mother to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[2] In response to media questions, Cusanelli said the expenses were charged as a result of a misunderstanding.[3]

Interests

Her personal interests include running, cycling, swimming and golfing.[4]

She is a member of Chickwagon, a Calgary women's group that raises money and awareness for women in need.[5]

Election results
2015 Alberta general election: Calgary-Currie
Party Candidate Votes%
New DemocraticBrian Malkinson7,38739.82
Progressive ConservativeChristine Cusanelli4,57724.67
WildroseTerry DeVries3,76920.32
LiberalShelley Wark-Martyn1,4417.77
Alberta PartyTony Norman1,0065.42
GreenNelson Berlin3732.01
Total valid votes 18,553
Rejected, spoiled and declined 137
Turnout 18,69050.1
Eligible voters 37,342
Source: Elections Alberta[6]
2012 Alberta general election: Calgary-Currie
Party Candidate Votes%
Progressive ConservativeChristine Cusanelli6,81444.63%
WildroseCorrie Adolph4,30528.20%
LiberalNorval Horner2,50816.43%
New DemocraticRobert Scobel8265.41%
Alberta PartyNorm Kelly5563.64%
EvergreenDean Halstead2591.70%

References
  1. "About Christine Page". Retrieved September 26, 2012.
  2. Cryderman, Kelly. "Calgary MLA Christine Cusanelli repays taxpayers after flying family members to Olympics". Calgary Herald. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  3. "Minister Expenses Mom's London Olympics Travel, Regrets Error". The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  4. "Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation". Retrieved September 26, 2012.
  5. "About Christine Page". Retrieved September 26, 2012.
  6. "2015 Provincial General Election Results". Elections Alberta. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
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