Sharif Haji

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About Sharif

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Haji was the executive director for the Africa Centre, from 2019 to 2023. He held various positions with the government of Alberta through 2014 to 2019 including manager of Alberta’s provincial affordable housing strategy, and Alberta’s primary health care strategy, and as a policy analyst. He also worked as the programs coordinator for the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition.

Mr. Haji is the cofounder and a board member of the Federation of African Canadian Economics, was a board member for the Centre for Race and Culture, Edmonton Multicultural Coalition. Mr. Haji has also sat on community impact councils for the United Way - Alberta Capital Region, and the community housing affordability collective in Calgary.

He was born in Somalia and holds both an undergraduate degree from the University of South Africa, and a master’s degree in public health, with specialization on global health, from the University of Alberta. Mr. Haji is married and has three children.

Mr. Haji is proud to be the first person of East African descent to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and the first black Muslim elected to this position.

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Sharif Haji's Upcoming events

  • Wednesday January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm MT

Edmonton-Strathcona NDP Nomination

  • Wednesday January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm MT

A nomination meeting to select the Alberta NDP candidate in the upcoming by-election in Edmonton-Strathcona will be held on January 22. Rachel Notley stepped down as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona on December 30, requiring Edmonton-Strathcona Alberta NDP members to nominate a new candidate. show full text

A nomination meeting to select the Alberta NDP candidate in the upcoming by-election in Edmonton-Strathcona will be held on January 22. Rachel Notley stepped down as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona on December 30, requiring Edmonton-Strathcona Alberta NDP members to nominate a new candidate.

The Alberta NDP has set the course for a future that is for all Albertans, not just a select few. There's no room to turn back and undo our progress. Join us as we work towards a better future for Alberta.

There is one candidate eligible for nomination.

Naheed Nenshi

Join us to celebrate and come together as we nominate Naheed and get ready to send him to the Legislature!

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  • Hazeldean Community League (Edmonton, AB)

A nomination meeting to select the Alberta NDP candidate in the upcoming by-election in Edmonton-Strathcona will be held on January 22. Rachel Notley stepped down as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona on December 30, requiring Edmonton-Strathcona Alberta NDP members to nominate a new candidate. show full text

A nomination meeting to select the Alberta NDP candidate in the upcoming by-election in Edmonton-Strathcona will be held on January 22. Rachel Notley stepped down as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona on December 30, requiring Edmonton-Strathcona Alberta NDP members to nominate a new candidate.

The Alberta NDP has set the course for a future that is for all Albertans, not just a select few. There's no room to turn back and undo our progress. Join us as we work towards a better future for Alberta.

There is one candidate eligible for nomination.

Naheed Nenshi

Join us to celebrate and come together as we nominate Naheed and get ready to send him to the Legislature!

RSVP and share with your friends!

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  • Monday February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm MT

Edmonton-Whitemud AGM and Social

  • Monday February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm MT

Join the Edmonton-Whitemud NDP for our annual general meeting. We will elect a new executive and form a team to work towards winning the next election! show full text

Join the Edmonton-Whitemud NDP for our annual general meeting. We will elect a new executive and form a team to work towards winning the next election!

Whether you’ve been a member for decades or you are brand new to our movement, we need your help to build a better future for all Albertans. 

All supporters are welcome, but to vote or run for the Executive (President, Treasurer, Vice President etc.), you must hold an active Alberta NDP membership. You can renew or begin your membership here. If you are unable to join us but still wish to support the team, donations supporting our team can be made here.

Immediately following the AGM we'll be hosting a social where members have a chance to meet and connect with executives!

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  • Riverbend Alliance Church (Edmonton)

Join the Edmonton-Whitemud NDP for our annual general meeting. We will elect a new executive and form a team to work towards winning the next election! show full text

Join the Edmonton-Whitemud NDP for our annual general meeting. We will elect a new executive and form a team to work towards winning the next election!

Whether you’ve been a member for decades or you are brand new to our movement, we need your help to build a better future for all Albertans. 

All supporters are welcome, but to vote or run for the Executive (President, Treasurer, Vice President etc.), you must hold an active Alberta NDP membership. You can renew or begin your membership here. If you are unable to join us but still wish to support the team, donations supporting our team can be made here.

Immediately following the AGM we'll be hosting a social where members have a chance to meet and connect with executives!

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